Vox is looking for an innovative animator and motion designer to join Unexplainable, to help conceptualize and create a fresh visual look for Vox’s Unexplainable video podcast. Currently an audio-only podcast, this person will work closely with the Unexplainable team and Vox’s Art Director to develop a playful visual look and graphics package for the video version of the show, creating graphics and animations  for each week’s episode. 

They will have professional expertise using Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Strong editorial judgement, superb communication skills, impeccable organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are critical for this role, as you will work closely with editorial leadership, video producers, and freelancers to elevate our storytelling through compelling design and motion graphics while maintaining Vox style and standards. 

This person will be a self starter and creative thinker who wants to experiment with new storytelling formats. We want someone who’s not afraid to try new things and bring fresh ideas to the position. 

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible role, working 20 hours/week, on a one-year contract

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design visuals for Unexplainable weekly video podcast episodes, working closely with show production teams to deliver weekly episodes by deadline 
• Working closely with the Unexplainable team and with oversight from Vox’s Art Director to develop a visual look and graphics package for the show,
• Create original assets and templates for videos and video podcasts. 
• Collaborate closely with editorial leadership, Vox’s other art director, and video producers.
• Provide art direction and graphic supervision for video packages for visual clarity and adhering to the Vox style guide.
• Adhere to all journalistic and legal standards at all times.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

We’re looking for a creative, enthusiastic designer with a passion for Vox’s explanatory mission.

• 3-4 years of graphic design and animation experience with a portfolio demonstrating strong, relevant work. 
• A passion for Vox’s mission of helping audiences understand what really matters.
• Deep familiarity with Vox’s video voice and style.
• Superb design taste and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience and comfort with providing visual feedback.
• Experience in video editing.
• Experience in finding and collecting relevant archival footage and material.
• Creative drive to explore new approaches to visual storytelling.
• Awareness of what media competitors are doing in this space.
• Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills. 
• Collaborative team player who will enjoy working across the organization. 
• Fluent in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator with a familiarity in Premiere Pro.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This a US only Remote position.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a temporary, one-year, part-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ([email protected]).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.