Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Want to use your skills to make a positive impact? Passionate about the planet and creating positive change? Then you might be the one we’re looking for ;)

mymizu is looking for a freelance Graphic Designer to help us take our movement to the next level.

• Use your skills, knowledge and experience to create tangible change, and see the direct impact of your work on our community and society

• Work with a mission-driven, passionate team, and work directly with our leadership team, recognised as industry leaders by the likes of Forbes, BBC and CNN.  

• Gain unique insights into running an award-running social venture (2 x Minister of Environment Award, iF World Design Guide Social Impact Prize, Business Insider Circular Economy Award, etc)

• Have fun! Meet and work with a diverse group of people, all united by a passion to change society for the better.

• We prioritise health and wellbeing - because we need to be well ourselves in order to do good.

We’re looking for a freelance Graphic Designer that could work with us in the following capacity:

1. Work with project leads to confirm design requirements, create drafts, amend and then develop final designs for materials such as:

• Posters, information packs, flyers etc (both print and digital)

• Digital marketing materials and/or templates (e.g. banners, website graphics, social media posts, etc)

• Presentation materials (e.g. google slides)

2. Work in iterations that take the feedback from the team and users into account

3. Demonstrate an understanding of mymizu’s brand and able to convey it through work to produce effective communications materials that evoke the mymizu brand values (though there is scope to improve and better define our visual identity and guidelines!) 

4. Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software

5. Other projects needing the support of a graphic designer, as needed (upon consultation) 

*Above is a list of responsibilities for our ideal candidate, but the exact job description will depend on the candidate’s strengths and experience. 

Required skills & experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator)

• Minimum of two years experience in graphic design

• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web

• Experience with a wide range of creative projects

• Experience with both print and digital media

• Strong analytical skills

• Time management and organizational skills

• Attention to detail

Language Requirements

The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and/or Japanese, and read both languages sufficiently well enough to produce high-quality materials in both languages.

You also have

• Passion for mymizu’s mission and having a positive social and environmental impact through your work.

Expected workload: 5-30 hours a month but to be decided in consultation with the candidate. Please indicate your availability in the application form!

Location

• Anywhere (although since our team is mostly Japan-based ideally has overlap with Japan time zones)

  *This position will be remote, though with opportunities to meet with the team in Kanto area Japan if desired.

Type of Employment

• Freelance

• This role is mainly remote, with some in-person engagements when possible  (most of our team is based in Kanto, but applicants are welcome from anywhere in Japan)

• Contract type: project-based and/or ongoing freelance contract

Start date: As soon as possible

Remuneration Guidelines

• Please indicate your hourly/day rate in your application and any other requests / conditions you may have.

The Hiring Process

1. Initial screening of application and portfolio

2. Online or in-person interview

3. Offer to work on an initial project with mymizu

*Deadline = 22nd May 2023 23:59 (JST)
Please note we will accept applications and start interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible!

We look forward to hearing from you :) 

Working at Social Innovation Japan / mymizu is an exciting opportunity to build your career in social impact, and directly see the positive impact of your efforts. 

We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We don’t shy away from big problems, and are always developing exciting partnerships with major brands, schools, universities and governments for impact.

Every team member - whether full-time, part-time or volunteer - brings their own unique story, background and perspective, and we cherish that diversity as an organisation. Since our establishment in 2017, we have created a flexible, safe working environment for people from 20+ countries and ensure that health, wellbeing and personal development are top priorities.  

Let’s work together for a better tomorrow 🔥

About mymizu

mymizu (“mizu” means water in Japanese) is a multiple-award-winning initiative to tackle plastic waste. The mymizu app connects people to 200,000+ free water refill stations (water fountains and partner cafes, shops, hotels) globally. Furthermore, mymizu provides sustainability training, educational programs and consultancy services to tens of thousands of people per year, building a movement towards a world where sustainable living is easy and fun. Website: www.mymizu.co. 

About Social Innovation Japan

Social Innovation Japan, selected by Nikkei in its prestigious list of ‘100 businesses creating the future of Japan’, is an international organisation of social impact and sustainability specialists. Since 2017, we have worked with some of the world’s leading brands, entrepreneurs, local governments and nonprofits to drive positive change; from running leadership programs, organising training sessions and building a diverse community of change makers, to creating award-winning products and services that tackle real-world problems. Together, we’re creating a movement for change from Japan, with the rest of the world. Website: www.socialinnovationjapan.com