Motion & Graphic Designer; Freelance

Compensation: $30-40/hour, based upon experience.
Engagement type: Project-based, with opportunities for ongoing collaboration as needs arise.
Schedule: Flexible, with agreed-upon project timelines and deadlines.
Scope: project needs may vary per week, though we expect 30-40 hours per month.

Divert
360 is a woman-owned and operated, Houston-based small business providing sustainable waste management solutions through analytics, innovative technologies, training, and culture change. We work with property managers, facilities teams, and sustainability leaders to develop practical, data-driven solutions tailored to each property.

We believe effective waste management starts with well-designed systems and clear communication. We're looking for a freelance designer who can help us bring that philosophy to life through engaging animations, practical educational materials, and professional marketing graphics.

We are seeking a talented freelance Motion & Graphic Designer to support our educational, operational, and marketing projects. The primary focus of this role will be to create short, animated explainer videos about various recycling and waste management topics aimed at a corporate audience. It will also occasionally include designing posters, flyers, and instructional signage for use by our clients, as well as graphic elements for social media marketing campaigns.

This is a remote, project-based contractor role suited to someone who can take a project from initial concept through final delivery, communicate effectively with our team, and manage their own workload and deadlines.

The ideal candidate combines strong visual design skills with the ability to communicate information clearly for a variety of audiences. They are creative, dependable, and can maintain a consistent visual identity across multiple platforms.

• Create short motion graphic explainer videos that educate commercial office tenants about recycling and waste management best practices.
• Translate complex information into clear visual stories.
• Develop storyboards and visual concepts before moving into production.
• Incorporate feedback and revise concepts to align with project needs and brand guidelines.
• Deliver polished, platform-appropriate videos for use across digital channels and client education programs.

• Design signage and posters that clearly communicate recycling and waste management policies to commercial office tenants and building operations staff.
• Develop flyers and other graphic content to promote company events to clients.
• Create infographics, iconography and other visual assets to support educational initiatives and marketing materials.
• Ensure materials are clear, visually effective, and appropriate for their intended audience.

• Collaborate with the Divert
  360 team to create graphics, infographics, and carousel content to support Divert
  360's Linked In strategy and other digital marketing initiatives.
• Translate industry insights, data, and sustainability concepts into compelling visual content.
• Manage projects independently from briefing and concept development through revisions and final delivery.
• Communicate proactively about project progress, timelines, and any potential challenges.
• Incorporate creative direction and feedback while maintaining a high standard of design quality.
• Maintain consistent branding across social media, video, and printed materials.
• Organize files and deliver assets in agreed-upon formats, with editable source files when required.
• Meet established deadlines and manage priorities in a remote working…