Senior Graphic Designer (Static Ads)

Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer (Static Ads) Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor (40 hours/week) Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Industry: E-commerce / Performance Marketing About Us Mint Source is a remote-first bridge that connects vibrant talent with international clients and agencies, enabling skilled individuals to showcase their expertise on a global stage. Role Overview Mint Source is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer (Static Ads) to support a performance marketing agency that scales e-commerce brands through full-funnel ad campaigns and in-house creative production. You'll design ads using various styles of typography and layouts that stop the scroll and communicate fast. The role leans 80% independent work with focused collaboration alongside other designers, and as a senior on the team, you'll help raise the craft bar, share patterns that speed production, and bring a sharper creative POV to ad concepting. Success looks like consistently hitting weekly quotas of approved designs while maintaining quality, consistency, and speed. It's a great fit if you enjoy rapid creative testing, smart constraints, and using AI extensively to accelerate your work. What You'll Do Design static ad creatives that use strong typography, hierarchy, and layout to drive attention and clarity Translate simple briefs and brand guidelines into multiple on-brand variations for testing Use Photoshop as your primary design tool for fast, precise production and retouching; leverage Figma as a secondary tool for layout systems and feedback Use AI tools extensively to ideate, explore styles, and generate efficient variations without sacrificing craft Produce 9-10 composites per day consistently while maintaining design quality Iterate based on feedback, simplifying messages to what matters most Bring a senior creative POV to ad concepting, pushing past safe executions and contributing ideas that improve performance, not just polish Help raise the craft bar across the design team by sharing patterns, templates, and best practices that speed production Communicate timelines, blockers, and tradeoffs proactively through written channels (Slack, email) What We're Looking For 4+ years of graphic design experience, with a portfolio that highlights ad creatives or conversion-minded visuals across multiple brands or categories High proficiency in Photoshop (this is your must-have tool) for compositing, typography, and rapid iteration under deadlines Comfort working in Figma for layouts, components, and collaborative reviews Fluent use of AI tools in your design process, with a body of AI-assisted work in your portfolio. You'll be using AI extensively with this team, and we want someone with a clear point of view on where it adds value and where it doesn't Experience creating advertisements is required; Facebook or paid social experience is a plus A strong opinion on what makes ads convert, not just what looks good. Able to push back on briefs and propose stronger directions Evidence of leading, mentoring, or setting standards for other designers is a plus Thoughtful and methodical approach, balancing creativity with disciplined file hygiene and consistency Calm under pressure with strong prioritization skills to meet daily and weekly quotas without cutting corners Clear written communicator who thrives in an 80% independent, 20% collaborative workflow and welcomes feedback Key Performance Metrics (KPIs) Number of approved designs shipped per week, consistently meeting agreed targets (9-10 composites/day) Quality bar maintained across composites, with minimal revision cycles and consistent on-brand execution Contribution to team craft standards, including patterns, templates, or feedback that improve output across other designers 30/60/90 ramp: by 30 days, ramped to full daily quota with consistent quality; by 60 days, contributing creative direction beyond brief execution; by 90 days, recognized as a craft leader on the team and influencing how the wider design pod ships work Regular check-ins (weekly/monthly) to review output quality, flag blockers, and align on priorities What You Get $1,600-1,800 USD/month based on experience Remote-first setup with clear priorities, structured feedback loops, and regularly scheduled check-ins High-volume, real-world projects that sharpen your eye for performance and messaging Autonomy to own your work, plus collaboration with a skilled design team Opportunities to grow your AI-enabled design toolkit and build scalable creative systems International exposure through Mint Source's network and a predictable work schedule Back-office support from Mint Source for payroll, onboarding, and HR Location Remote Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Experienced Compensation $1,600-1,800 USD/month