Summary We're looking for a talented banner designer who can create clean, professional, and eye-catching header banners for our newsletter that helps entrepreneurs find their dream small business to acquire.
About SMB Deal Hunter: We help first-time buyers discover amazing small and medium businesses (SMBs) to purchase. Our newsletter features deal listings, case studies, and insights from the world of business acquisitions.
What You'll Be Creating: 4 header banner images for different sections of our beehiiv newsletter:
On-Market Deals - Banner for curated marketplace listings Off-Market Deals - Banner for exclusive opportunities Deal Hunter Case Studies - Banner for acquisition success stories SMB Deal Hunter Podcast - Banner for our podcast section
Technical Specifications:
Dimensions: 600px width (beehiiv standard for optimal compatibility) Height: Flexible, but should be compact and mobile-friendly (typically 150-250px) Format: PNG or JPEG (web-optimized) File Size: Each banner must be under 200KB Brand Font: Bricolage Grotesque (we'll provide access) Brand Assets: Logo files and image of founder (Helen) will be provided Reference: Landing page available for brand style guidance
What We Expect in the Finished Banners:
- Clean, professional design that conveys trust and expertise - Consistent visual style across all 4 banners while maintaining unique identity for each section - Strategic use of brand colors and typography - Incorporation of Helen's image where appropriate (you decide based on design) - Mobile-responsive design that looks great on all devices - Web-optimized files that load quickly - High-quality, crisp graphics at the specified dimensions - Up to 2 rounds of revisions included
Design Principles We Live By:
Clarity over complexity - Our audience is busy entrepreneurs. The banners should communicate instantly what each section is about
Professional but approachable - We're helping people make big financial decisions, so trust is paramount, but we're not stuffy or corporate
Consistent branding - All 4 banners should feel like they're part of the same family while serving different purposes
Mobile-first thinking - Many of our subscribers read on mobile devices, so banners must be legible and impactful on small screens
Strategic hierarchy - The most important information (section title) should be immediately visible
Our Preferences for Applicants:
- Portfolio showing newsletter banners, email headers, or similar digital marketing graphics - Experience with web-optimized image creation - Understanding of email design constraints (file size, dimensions, mobile responsiveness) - Strong communication skills in English - Ability to work with existing brand assets and guidelines - Turnaround time of 3-5 days (sooner is better!) - Familiarity with tools like Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva Pro
What We'll Provide You:
- Text/copy for each banner (you focus on design, not copywriting) - Logo files in multiple formats - High-quality image of Helen (our founder) - Link to our landing page for brand reference [join.smbdealhunter.xyz] - Visual style examples from other newsletters we admire - Clear, responsive feedback via your preferred platform
If this sounds like you, please respond with:
Please start your application with the word "BANNER" so I know you've read this carefully (communication is very important to us!)
Your design software of choice (Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva Pro, etc.)
Links to 2-3 previous banner/header designs you're most proud of, especially:
- Newsletter headers or email banners - Web graphics with text overlay - Any work for professional/B2B audiences
Your typical turnaround time for a project like this (4 banners with 2 revision rounds)
Brief description of your process - How do you approach a banner design project from brief to final delivery?
Confirmation you can deliver:
- 600px width images - Under 200KB file size per banner - Source files (PSD, AI, Figma, or editable format)
Timeline: ASAP (ideally within a week, but sooner is better) Budget: $100
We're excited to work with someone who can help us create professional, conversion-focused banners that make our newsletter stand out in crowded inboxes!
If you have any questions about the project, brand guidelines, or technical requirements, please don't hesitate to ask.
Looking forward to seeing your work!
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