You’ve passed the first stage and have been shortlisted for the final round: the assessment task and interview.

This assessment is designed to evaluate your creative judgment, Instagram instincts, and ability to produce scroll-stopping, brand-aligned content.

Successful completion qualifies you for hire.

🔍 Instagram Content Creator – Assessment Task

The Task: Create 2 Instagram feed posts for a combat sports / fitness apparel brand (similar to XMartial).

Post Types (create 1 of each)

1️⃣ Community / Lifestyle Post

Something relatable to fighters, athletes, or gym culture

– Motivational, humorous, or emotional

2️⃣ Value / Educational Post

Examples:

“3 things beginners do wrong in training”
“What no one tells you before your first class”
“Why consistency beats motivation”

You may create a single post or a carousel.

📐 Guidelines

Platform: Instagram feed
Format: 4:5 (1080×1350) preferred or 1:1
Style: Clean, bold, modern, high-impact
Placeholder brand name / logo is allowed
Stock images or mockups are allowed

👉 We care more about layout, hierarchy, clarity, and overall vibe than heavy effects.

👀 What We’re Evaluating

Strong visual hierarchy
Good typography choices
Clear, uncluttered message
Content that feels native to a real brand Instagram page
Understanding of what actually stops the scroll

📤 How to Submit (Important)

Please submit the following via Microsoft Teams:

Your 2 Instagram posts (content files or a Google Drive / Dropbox link)
Your portfolio link
Your Instagram handle (if applicable)

📩 Submit on Microsoft Teams

Please message Patricia on Microsoft Teams with:

Your full name
Your assessment task submission

Important Note: Interviews will only be scheduled with candidates who follow the instructions precisely. If you’re unable to share a link or submit the content through chat, please email your submission to patricia@xmartial.com and wait for a response before reaching out via Microsoft Teams.

👉 Patricia (Microsoft Teams):

https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FBAkEeDlWnDhb1bLhw?v=g1

📝 Additional Notes

This task is strictly for evaluation purposes only.
You may watermark your designs if you wish.
Strong candidates will be invited to a paid trial phase with the possibility of ongoing collaboration.

We’re excited to see how you approach Instagram design and storytelling.

Good luck—we look forward to reviewing your submission.

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