Visual Content & Design Associate

The Visual Content & Design Associate is responsible for executing the visual identity of Mercado Global across digital and print channels. This role ensures brand consistency and produces high-quality creative assets for marketing, sales, and fundraising initiatives.

This part-time role is essential in supporting the organization’s growing design needs while maintaining a cohesive brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Visual Design

• Develop and execute all visual communication materials for print, digital, and social platforms.
• Design engaging e-blasts and email campaigns using Klaviyo (or similar platforms).
• Use AI tools (Adobe AI features, Canva AI, etc.) responsibly to support efficient and on-brand content creation.
• Retouch and edit images for product photography, marketing materials, and social media assets.
• Create branded Canva templates for internal use, ensuring quick and consistent content creation.
• Update brand guidelines and related visual documentation.
• Lead visual identity and graphic concept development for fundraising galas and ensure consistent application across all event collateral.

Deliverables & Collateral Management (Design Focus)

• Design materials for fundraising events (invitations, e-blasts, banners, programs, menus, and other assets).
• Ensure all creative files (editable and final) are properly organized in Canva and Box.
• Provide all deliverables, including PDFs, source files, and links.
• Keep line sheets and brand one-pagers updated to support sales growth.
• Collaborate on design and layout for Mercado Global’s Annual Report.
• Convert final creative assets into Canva versions for ongoing internal updates.

Key Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in visual design or graphic production.
• Excellent professional communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Ability to commit to the role for at least two years.
• Deep enthusiasm for Mercado Global’s mission and social impact work.

Preferred

• Experience producing design deliverables for fundraising or large-scale events.
• Experience conducting user research or analyzing design trends.
• Experience in layout design for reports or publications.

How to Apply

Please send cover letter, resume and portfolio to apply@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate "Visual Content & Design Associate” in the subject line of your email.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence.

Please apply only if you meet the required qualifications.

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in Guatemala or Mexico, candidates across Latin America will be considered)

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Schedule: Part-time (approx. 20 hours/week)

Excellent professional communication skills in English