Design Director

United StatesFull-timeexecutive

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Company And Culture Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale.

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Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Minimum 7 years of professional creative experience at a design firm, agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, digital media, and 360 content

Minimum 3 years of professional experience leading multi-faceted creative projects from start to finish

Strong design background, including an intimate understanding of the entire design process and its various production processes and procedures

Experienced with and knowledge of AI tools like Krea, Invoke, Kling, Weavy and Figma are a must

A passion and deep knowledge of current and historic design references relevant to Complex brands

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Ability to reconcile and communicate the relationship between aesthetic, strategic, and business objectives

A natural ability to collaborate with others and thrive under pressure

Mastery of Adobe Creative suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator are a must

Familiarity and interest in coding, UX/UI design

Experience with After Effects, Premiere, Sketch Up, Cinema 4D are a plus

CORE COMPETENCIES: Builds Effective Teams, Communicates Effectively, Strategic Mindset, Action Oriented, Optimizes Work Processes, Manages Conflict, Organizational Savvy, Drives Results, Exhibit Relentless Curiosity

Support creative leadership in all aspects of Complex brands, providing clear and decisive direction on matters of art direction, visual identity, taste, and tone

Guide the creation of brand guidelines, including templates, and marketing materials for Complex’s audience-facing brands and IP

Provide design direction and design for special projects across a variety of platforms and media

Organize and present creative work for internal and external review, taking extra care to ensure creative alignment of all parties

Support the Creative VP in the smooth running of the Design team, by providing clear feedback and direction to Art Director and designers

Help to lead creative efforts by working in close collaboration with leading brand and cross-functional partners

Support Chief Creative Innovation Officer and Creative VP led initiatives across various media: Digital, Print, Experiential, Social, and Marketing

Manage multiple projects, deliverables, timelines, and team objectives simultaneously

Foster conceptual and professional development amongst team members, leading by example

Develop and nurture team skill sets and capabilities, maintaining a rigorous creative process necessary for a high-functioning team

Inspire enthusiasm and camaraderie within the team, contributing to an inclusive and supportive team culture

Monitor quality of creative output across project milestones and deliverables, assessing risk and communication issues, problem-solving any that may arise

Stay up-to-date with state of the art design trends, tools and techniques, and industry movements, disseminating information and inspiration within the team, ensuring these approaches and technologies are being used and considered on every project

Identify and engage creative collaborators for contract, full-time, and freelance engagements when called upon

Ability to lead and course correct by example and put together mockups, directional comps, mood boards, etc

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Commuter Benefits FSA

Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance

Paid Parental leave

401k with 4% match

Pet Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Plans

Flexible PTO