Social Media Content Designer
ForTheYouth
Chicago, ILFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Canva
- Nice to have
- Social media
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About ForTheYouth
ForTheYouth (FTY) is an independent media and culture platform dedicated to highlighting the next generation of artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs. With a combined social following of over 100,000, FTY covers music, fashion, entertainment, and youth culture through original content, interviews, live events, and social media.
About the Role
FTY is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Social Media Content Designer to help expand our presence across Instagram.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and create Instagram posts for @fortheyouthig and @ftychicago using Canva.
- Replicate our existing Instagram design style, including typography, layouts, colors, formatting, and overall aesthetic.
- Produce a minimum of 3–5 high-quality Instagram posts per week, including carousels, announcements, news posts, and cultural content.
- Develop engaging social content that aligns with FTY’s audience and brand identity.
- Collaborate with our team on content ideas and upcoming campaigns.
- Maintain consistency across both FTY Instagram accounts.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Advanced Canva experience is a MUST.
- Ability to study current Instagram pages and recreate designs accurately.
- Canva skills, including typography, image editing, layout design, and creating reusable templates.
- Experience managing or designing content for Instagram accounts, media pages, or creative brands.
- Ability to match an existing visual identity with precision.
- Strong understanding of music, pop culture, social media trends, and internet culture.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Reliable communication and consistent turnaround times.
- A portfolio or examples of previous Canva/social media design work.
Bonus
- Experience running archive pages, music media accounts, or culture-focused Instagram pages.
Additional Information
- Commitment: Flexible schedule, minimum 3–5 posts per week.
- Compensation: Unpaid / College Credit Available.
- Applicants should review @fortheyouthig and @ftychicago before applying.
- MUST BE FOLLOWING @fortheyouthig TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ROLE.