Graphic Designer/Social Media Expert

Company Description

Zelus Creative LLC transforms established trade businesses into standout brands through organic content and tailored digital strategy. Rooted in construction experience, the team understands trade professionals, their customers, and what actually drives booked work. As business owners as well as marketers, Zelus applies proven strategies used to grow its own companies to client engagements.

The studio focuses on content that earns attention, builds trust, and converts followers into jobs, offering video and photo production, branding, and social media management. Team members join a company committed to practical, results-driven marketing for trade businesses.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Graphic Designer/Social Media Expert role is based in Austin, TX. The role involves designing visual assets for digital channels, including graphics, logos, branding elements, and typography-driven layouts for social media and other marketing materials.

The Graphic Designer/Social Media Expert will plan, create, and publish social media content, collaborate on campaigns, and ensure brand consistency across platforms. Daily responsibilities include working closely with the creative team to develop concepts, preparing content for video and photo projects, and monitoring social performance to refine visual and messaging strategies.

The role also includes staying current with design and social media trends and contributing ideas that help trade clients stand out and win more work.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Graphics and Graphic Design for digital and social media content.
• Candidates should possess skills in Logo Design and Branding to develop and refine visual identities for trade businesses.
• Candidates should possess skills in Typography to create clear, engaging, and on-brand layouts for various platforms.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent) and familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Experience planning and executing social media content strategies, including basic photo/video editing and asset preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to collaborate on-site with a small creative team.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant design and social media work; experience in construction or trade-related industries is a plus.
• Relevant education or training in design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.