Temporary Junior Designer, Cosmopolitan & Seventeen

Be Part of Whats Next

Help bring the voices of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen to life across the platforms where their audiences spend their time. As a Temporary Junior Designer youll combine creativity strong visual instincts and an understanding of social media to create engaging work for two iconic brands.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)

Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S. inspires and entertains audiences across all media platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the worldand together we are shaping whats next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Create compelling social media assetsincluding graphics animations and video contentthat support the editorial strategies and distinct brand identities of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Collaborate closely with editorial and social teams to translate ideas stories and cultural moments into engaging visual content.
• Design digital assets for including lead images for key stories and other editorial needs.
• Partner with the video editor on post-production tasks to support an efficient seamless workflow for video content.
• Develop creative assets for special events and promotions while maintaining a cohesive and recognizable brand identity.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively in a fast-moving social and editorial environment.
• Apply current design trends platform best practices and social specifications while maintaining the visual standards of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Maintain a high level of creativity and attention to detail while following established processes and workflows.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• 1 years of experience in graphic design digital design social content creation or a related area; relevant internships freelance work and equivalent experience are welcome.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative design work with particular strength in social media graphics digital content and/or animation.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to efficiently produce polished digital creative.
• Solid understanding of major social media platforms including their visual requirements dimensions and creative best practices.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative communication skills and an enthusiasm for partnering with editorial social video and other creative teammates.
• A keen eye for detail strong visual instincts and curiosity about evolving design and social media trends.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is preferred but not required.
• A proactive adaptable approach and an eagerness to learn and take on new creative challenges.
• This temporary position is based at Hearst Tower in New York City and requires working in the office 4 days per week initially totaling 30 hours per week.

The base pay rate for this role is $30 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience skills qualifications and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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