Marketplace Designer—Template Creator (Freelance)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold">About Us<br></strong></strong>Quillbot was founded in 2017 with a mission to help students and professionals strengthen their writing. Today, we help over 56 million people around the world create great things. Whether you're writing, designing, coding, or collaborating, Quillbot is a place where anyone can create at the speed of thought. Our AI-powered tools help you think clearly, communicate effectively, and create beautifully—across every platform, in any format, at any skill level. If you're passionate about using technology to make the path from inspiration to execution more accessible, intentional, and relevant, come join us.</p></div><p><strong>Role Overview<br></strong>Quillbot is building a digital template marketplace from the ground up, and we're looking for talented designers to help shape it. As a Marketplace Designer, you'll create professionally crafted, ready-to-use templates across social media, promotional materials, and event categories—assets that real Quillbot users use to bring their ideas to life.</p> <p>This is a rare chance to get in early. Designers who join at the launch phase have the highest visibility on the platform, the most opportunity to establish a strong catalog, and the best positioning for growth opportunities as the marketplace develops.<br><br><strong>What You'll Create<br></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Social Media Templates</strong> — Feed posts, Thumbnails, Stories, Reels covers, LinkedIn graphics, and platform-specific layouts</li> <li><strong>Poster Templates</strong> — Event announcements, promotional posters, flyers, and digital/print-ready designs</li> <li><strong>Invitation Templates</strong> — Wedding, birthday, corporate event, and celebration invitations</li> <li><strong>Other Template Collateral — </strong>Presentations, mood boards, brand kits, menus, logos, and more</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p>Templates are approved on a quality review basis, and approved templates earn $0 per template.</p> <p>An example of target earnings<strong>*</strong>:</p> <table style="width: 34.3249%;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="width: 31.9837%;"> <p><strong>Tier</strong></p> </th> <th style="width: 32.3998%;"> <p><strong>Template Quantity</strong></p> </th> <th style="width: 35.5655%;"> <p><strong>Monthly</strong> Payment</p> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 31.9837%;"> <p><strong>Low</strong></p> </td> <td style="width: 32.3998%;"> <p>100</p> </td> <td style="width: 35.5655%;"> <p>$3,000 / Monthly</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 31.9837%;"> <p><strong>Mid-Level</strong></p> </td> <td style="width: 32.3998%;"> <p>200</p> </td> <td style="width: 35.5655%;"> <p>$6,000 / Monthly</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 31.9837%;"> <p><strong>High</strong></p> </td> <td style="width: 32.3998%;"> <p>300</p> </td> <td style="width: 35.5655%;"> <p>$9,000 / Monthly</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>*</strong>All earnings will be paid in USD via Paypal.</p> <p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p> <p><strong>Qualifications<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Design portfolio demonstrating template or commercial design work</li> <li>Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Canva, or equivalent</li> <li>Ability to learn and use new tools quickly</li> <li>Understanding of design principles: typography, hierarchy, color theory, and layout</li> <li>Ability to design templates that are easy for end-users to edit and customize</li> <li>Consistent, reliable output with attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively in English</li> <li>Experience designing for multiple use cases (print, digital, social)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points</strong></p> <ul> <li>Background in producing cohesive materials for social media</li> <li>Knowledge of current design trends across social platforms</li> </ul> <p>Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!<br><br>This role is eligible for hire in United States, Germany, & Netherlands. In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated rate for this contract engagement is $30 per approved template. <br><br>We are a virtual-first company with employees across the United States, Canada, India, Germany, and the Netherlands. Our compensation approach is market-based and varies by location while ensuring fairness, consistency, and transparency.</p> <p>The base pay for this role is determined by several factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant professional experience</li> <li>Skills and expertise</li> <li>Scope and responsibilities of the role</li> <li>Internal equity considerations </li> </ul> <p>We are committed to equal pay for equal work, and all compensation decisions are made using consistent, gender-neutral criteria in alignment with pay transparency requirements.<br><br>#Quillbot<br>#LI-Remote</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1"><strong>Equal ​Employment Opportunity Statement ​(EEO)<br></strong>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and ​inclusion within our company.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>​We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender ​identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ​veteran status, or ​ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p></div>

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