Designer

Job Description

Designer | Complex

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Complex. Complex is recognized as the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, adeptly integrating cutting-edge content, robust commerce, and engaging live experiences to achieve unparalleled scale. Through its innovative content, Complex explores and tells stories across music, streetwear and style, sports, art, and many other areas, fostering a dynamic conversation with its audience. The company actively reflects and shapes the zeitgeist of convergence culture, operating as a powerful media juggernaut combined with a carefully curated marketplace. As a Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping how fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and contribute to redefining the future of digital culture and commerce through compelling visual design.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $70000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: This person will contribute design across various platforms and media, supporting the overall brand presence and content strategy of Complex.
• Tech Stack: Krea, Invoke, Kling, Weavy, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design Collaboration: Work collaboratively within a team environment on a variety of diverse design projects.
• Project Support: Provide day-to-day design support, fulfilling requests for web, print, and social platforms.
• Creative Contribution: Contribute exploration and design solutions to projects across multiple platforms and media.
• Quality Assurance: Incorporate and uphold best design practices consistently into all creative work.
• Cultural Engagement: Participate in group brainstorms and discussions, staying up-to-date with current design trends, while fostering an inclusive team culture.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A college degree in graphic design or similar practical experience is essential, providing a foundational understanding of design principles and practices necessary for creating visually compelling work.
• Experience: Requires 1-3 years of hands-on design experience, with mandatory proficiency and knowledge of advanced AI tools such as Krea, Invoke, Kling, Weavy, and Figma. Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud software is also a must for this role.
• Skills:
• Visual Acuity: Demonstrate a keen eye for aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and impactful design output across all projects.
• Creative Portfolio: Present a strong portfolio that clearly showcases your design skill, unique style, and personal interests, reflecting your ability to execute diverse creative briefs.
• Digital Fluency: Possess a working knowledge of the rapidly evolving digital landscape within media, design, and technology, enabling effective design for contemporary platforms.
• Autonomy & Initiative: Be imaginative, resourceful, and capable of efficient self-management of time and tasks to meet project deadlines independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: A strong drive for personal growth and continuous learning, eager to develop skills further under the mentorship and guidance of senior designers, art directors, and creative directors.