Template Designer

Washington, DC, 20005

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Type: Contract

Reference ID: 32005944

Date Posted: 03/14/2026



Job Title: Template Designer
Location-Type: Remote
Start Date Is: March 23rd or March 30th
Duration: 150-hour contract (~20 hours/week) with potential extension (total of a 7-8 week contract estimated)

  • Meeting Tuesday every other week

  • Needs SOME avail 9-6 a few times a week

Compensation Range: $40/hr – $46.75/hr W2

Job Description:
Seeking a Template Designer to translate existing design assets into scalable, user-friendly Canva templates that enable non-designers to easily create branded content.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Convert existing Adobe and Figma design files into structured, reusable Canva templates

  • Build social media templates primarily for Instagram across multiple branded channels

  • Develop YouTube thumbnail templates and additional digital creative assets

  • Create 3–5 presentation templates, including pitch decks and scientific presentation formats

  • Architect templates with locked layouts while allowing flexible content editing for non-design users

  • Implement Canva features such as brand kits, smart blocks, template permissions, and reusable modules

  • Ensure strong grid alignment, grouping, and locking systems for usability and consistency

  • Review existing workflows and recommend improvements to optimize template usability and scalability

  • Provide consulting on template architecture and best practices for internal self-service creative production

Requirements:

  • Must-Haves:

    • 5 years of Canva template design, template architecture, or closely related design systems work

    • Strong experience building scalable design systems and template frameworks

    • Experience translating Figma or Adobe design files into Canva templates

    • Deep understanding of Canva features including brand kits, template permissions, smart blocks, grouping/locking, and grid alignment

    • Experience working within marketing or social media teams

    • Ability to design templates that balance locked composition with flexible content editing

    • Portfolio demonstrating advanced Canva templates, typography, and multi-rule template systems

    • Examples showing complex templates utilizing locking, permissions, and brand kit functionality

    • Strong consulting mindset with ability to recommend improvements to design workflows

    • USC or GC work authorization

  • Nice-to-Haves:

    • Experience supporting dual-brand systems

    • YouTube asset design experience

    • Presentation template design (pitch decks, scientific presentations)

    • Print design experience

    • Experience supporting communications, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations

    • Workflow optimization or design operations consulting experience

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