Job Description

Founded in 2011, Hornet is the world’s queer social network with over 35 million diverse users, providing a safe and global home for the LGBTQ+ community. Hornet has disrupted dozens of markets to become the number 1 queer app and is rapidly expanding its sizable user base across Europe and the United States.

We are driven to create and expand a safe place for the community to enjoy the entire spectrum of queer life and friendships — casual meetups and lifelong relationships, political advocacy and personal expression, mental support and sports buddies, intellectual chat, and silly memes. Every day, we strive to reimagine what a queer app can be and how it can better serve our community. Our diverse team spans the world, bringing together a wide range of perspectives and incredible talent.

Do you want to join Hornet? We are looking for a talented and passionate Graphic Designer to work closely with our Content & Marketing Team, starting immediately. We prefer you already have a familiarity with Hornet and the LGBTQ+ community in general and are looking for the chance to make meaningful changes that push the space forward.

Your Tasks

• You will coordinate and execute various design projects from concept through delivery by creating inspiring and trend-forward design concepts.
• You will plan and develop design assets across all channels, including sale initiatives, social media templates, seasonal campaign launches, site banners, landing pages, illustrations, marketing materials, etc.
• You will assist with ongoing edits and updates to digital materials, supporting various teams.
• You will contribute with innovative and compelling ideas.
• You will work closely with our Content & Marketing Team to make design decisions informed by research and brand positioning.
• You will help maintain brand consistency and quality across all media by supporting content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.

Your Profile & Experience:

• You are proficient in a design application of your choice.
• You possess excellent writing skills in English (Bonus points if you speak an additional language).
• You bring an advanced understanding of typography, grid, layout, and color.
• You follow a hands-on approach and are very detail-oriented with a keen eye for trends, staying up-to-date with new developments.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and can manage your time independently. You stand by your design choices while remaining flexible to pivoting around dynamic needs.
• You can focus on a wide range of projects, switch priorities as required, anticipate demands, and communicate status appropriately.
• You always put the user first, along with our company vision.
• You feel comfortable working in a remote team.
• Ideally, you are proficient in creating original illustrations.
• Ideally, you have basic technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing.
• Ideally, you are familiar with building marketing campaigns.
• Animation knowledge and video editing skills for engaging digital ads and content are a plus.

Our Benefits

• You will be part of our mission to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
• We offer a flexible work environment where you can work fully from anywhere around the world.
• We have central hubs in Los Angeles and Cape Town, South Africa if you like to head to the office.
• All of Team Hornet gets together once a year in attractive locations to meet up with remote colleagues (when health and safety allows).

Do you want to become a part of Hornet? To apply, please submit your résumé and a link to your portfolio. Bonus points for candidates who can articulate their passion for our mission in a concise cover letter.

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our team members and a better product for our users and community.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: design and graphic design. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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