Overview
Canva & Figma Designer (Part-Time, EST / NYC Preferred) – NextGen Coding Company
Location: USA-Based (Remote, EST hours; NYC preferred)
Compensation: $20/hour
Schedule: Part-Time (under 5 hours/week, max 20 hours/month; potential to scale to Full-Time after trust and performance are established)
NextGen Coding Company is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Canva & Figma Designer to support design initiatives across social media, newsletters, web applications, and client-facing templates. This is a hands-on, part-time role with a strong emphasis on accuracy, fast turnaround times, and alignment with technical brand identity . The ideal candidate is experienced with Canva and Figma, has exposure to designing for tech companies, and is available during Eastern Time Zone hours.
Responsibilities
- Design and iterate on Figma-based UI templates for web applications, dashboards, and client-facing projects
- Design and prepare visually compelling assets for social media campaigns (YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) that drive SEO impact and client engagement
- Create and refine newsletter templates (via Canva/SendGrid) that highlight company offerings and generate inbound project calls
- Deliver clean, professional layouts for PDFs, presentations, and whitepapers aligned with NextGen’s branding
- Research UI/UX trends across platforms such as Behance, Dribbble, and Pinterest to inform design decisions
- Collaborate with leadership and developers to translate technical concepts (AI/ML, blockchain, APIs, data engineering, etc.) into intuitive visual assets
- Optimize workflows by batching tasks and preparing reusable templates for efficiency
- Maintain high design quality under quick deadlines with an emphasis on precision and consistency
Qualifications
- Proven experience with Canva and Figma , delivering high-quality design assets for professional or client-facing use
- Strong portfolio of social media, newsletter, and/or UI/UX work
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts (cloud, AI/ML, blockchain, etc.) into clean, engaging visuals
- Familiarity with tools such as SendGrid, Mermaid.js, and AI-assisted platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, ElevenLabs) is a plus
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt quickly to feedback
- U.S.-based and available to work during Eastern Time Zone hours (NYC candidates preferred)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple small deliverables efficiently
Performance Expectations
- Deliver accurate, polished designs on time with minimal revisions
- Maintain consistency across all assets and templates, aligned with NextGen’s brand identity
- Demonstrate efficiency by preparing batch deliverables and reusable design systems
Why Join NextGen
- Flexible part-time role with the potential to grow into a full-time creative leadership track
- Direct impact on high-visibility projects across social media, newsletters, and SaaS/web app UI
- Work closely with a forward-thinking tech team specializing in full-stack software, cloud, AI/ML, blockchain, and more
If you’re a fast, accurate designer with a strong eye for detail and the ability to turn technical ideas into clean visuals, we invite you to apply and bring your creativity to NextGen Coding Company.
Role Details
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Consulting
- Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Software Development