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.

Combat Sports Apparel Designer

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