Freelance Art Director, Brand Partnership Studio
Complex Networks, United States
Job Description
Complex Networks formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular culture. Complex Networks’ digital channels, which include Complex News, First We Feast, Pigeons amp; Planes, Sole Collector and more, are the Top 10 publishers in the U.S. for social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube. A diversified and profitable media business with premium distribution partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV, Roku, and iFlix. Complex Networks’ original content exemplifies convergence culture, exploring topics that span across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food.
Complex Networks is seeking a skilled Freelance, Art Director to join the NY Brand Partnership Studio team
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within a team environment on numerous projects and design systems across a variety of mediums
- Lead the development of identities for new branded series, evolve existing campaign creative, and initiate experiments and explorations for future projects
- Represent the team on matters of art and design within the greater Sales organization
- Shepherd work from concept to final delivery, at times within tight deadlines
- Guide the creation of guidelines, templates, and presentation materials for internal and client-facing initiatives
- Lead the creation of design assets for use on the web and across social platforms
- Provide art direction and design for special projects across a variety of platforms and media
- Organize and present creative work for internal and external review, ensuring creative alignment of all parties, taking special care that client requirement and objectives are thoroughly considered and accounted for
- Support the Associate Creative Director and Creative Director in the smooth running of the Brand Partnerships design team by providing feedback and direction to fellow designers
- Foster enthusiasm and camaraderie within the team, contributing to an inclusive and supportive team culture
- Stay up-to-date with current design, advertising, and marketing trends, sharing information and inspiration with fellow designers
- Identify and commission freelance talent when needed
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of professional design experience at a design firm, ad agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, motion identity, and graphic design
- A natural ability to function in a leadership capacity and thrive under pressure
- A refined, stylish approach to typography and layout compatible with the Complex Networks aesthetic
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Able to give and receive critical feedback and collaborate in a team environment
- Must be imaginative, resourceful, and able to handle multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard
Benefits
Complex Networks offers an awesome casual work environment with a great team of smart, motivated, innovative and fun people. And our benefits are pretty good as well, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, generous time off and a 401k match! We hold tons of events throughout the year including happy hours and team building activities.
About Complex Networks:
Complex Networks develops and distributes original programming for its channels and through output deals with premium distributors. The company cultivates content that spans across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food, reaching the coveted 18-24-year-old male audience. In 2016, the company launched ComplexCon in Long Beach, California, to bring the Internet to life. The annual event attracts over 200 culture-shifting brands and over 60,000 digitally savvy attendees to the two-day cultural festival.