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New York City, NY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

BDG is a leading independent media company with a portfolio of influential brands including Bustle Nylon W and Scary Mommy. Our content reaches over 115 million readers monthly. Data is at the core of our business driving audience insights content monetization and strategic decisionmaking.

We are looking for a Branded Art Director to define and elevate the visual identity of Bustle and BDGs branded platforms. This role blends creative leadership brand strategy and handson design expertise to deliver highquality visuals across digital and social channels. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong background in advertising and editorial design a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage and inspire a team of designers illustrators and photographers. Working closely with the Creative Director and crossfunctional teams they will ensure a cohesive and impactful brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee and manage the daytoday operations of the branded design team ensuring smooth of creative projects and photo productions.
    • Develop cohesive branding and maintain a consistent visual style across all of Bustles digital platforms including articles interactive content social media events and client materials.
    • Oversee branded photo shoots from ideation to production while building and maintaining a strong creative roster of illustrators photographers and other visual contributors.
    • Provide creative mentorship to Branded Senior Designers and Branded Designers ensuring all design work aligns with BDGs strategic goals and brand vision.
    • Manage branded design strategy articulate brand guidelines and foster collaboration across departments ensuring alignment with video and motion graphics teams.
    • Brainstorm and execute visually compelling stories including infographics original illustrations and socialfirst content.
    • Manage the branded creative crew hiring process including photographers set designers stylists animators and 3D artists.
    • Partner with the Branded Production team to negotiate contracts encompassing fees timelines and overall budget management.
    • Attend branded creative brainstorms and client calls presenting concepts and maintaining BDGs reputation for innovative design solutions.
    • Ensure a seamless and cohesive aesthetic across BDGs packages video and social offerings.
    • Optimize visual elements for desktop and mobile experiences balancing design innovation with usability.

Requirements

    • A portfolio demonstrating strong editorial design branding and digital storytelling skills.
    • Proven creative leadership experience in a digital and/or agency setting with at least 6 years of experience in editorial or digital design.
    • Experience managing a branded creative team providing feedback and leading projects from conception to .
    • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop Illustrator InDesign and a working knowledge of After Effects.
    • Strong time management skills capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously in a fastpaced environment.
    • A deep understanding of how to produce shareable content and create visuals that resonate with Bustles audience.
    • Strong judgment in balancing legacy brand identity with evolving design trends.
    • Ability to attend video shoots and collaborate with motion designers to create video graphics.
$100000 $110000 a year
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
A comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.
Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative and fastgrowing media company.

Join BDG and help shape the future of datadriven media! Apply now to be a key player in our dynamic creative team.

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