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.
Who You Are
Minimum 5 years of professional design experience at a design firm, agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, motion identity, and graphic design
A natural ability to collaborate with others and thrive under pressure
Experience with print design, magazine, book and other printed materials
Experience with Keynote/Google Slides for creating pitches and presentations
A refined, stylish approach to typography and layout compatible with the Complex aesthetic
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Must be imaginative, resourceful, and able to handle multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard
Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Mastery of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is a must and the ability to design for a motion graphics workflow is essential
Experience with After Effects and Premiere is highly preferred
Experience with Cinema 4D, Sketch, and UI/UX design is highly preferred
Effective Communicator
Collaborative
Cultivates Innovation
What You'll Do
Work collaboratively within a team environment on numerous design projects across a variety of platforms and applications – show identities, event collateral, product packaging, print etc
Perform a leading role in the design of identities for new series, evolve existing franchises, and initiate experiments and explorations for future projects
Create brand guidelines, templates, and marketing materials for Complex's audience-facing brands and IP
Create editorial artwork for use on the web and across social platforms
Contribute concept and design work to special projects across a variety of platforms and media, including but not limited to printed books and zines, apparel, and physical and digital exhibitions and installations
Organize and present creative work for internal and external review
Maintain a sense of ownership over assigned projects and initiate creative conversations cross-departmentally as needed
Contribute to an inclusive and supportive team culture
Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques, sharing information and inspiration with fellow designers
Help identify emerging and established freelance talent when needed
What We Offer
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
Vacation time and sick days
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
