The Atlantic · 3 months ago
Senior Designer, Marketing
The Atlantic is a defining voice in American journalism, and they are seeking a Senior Designer, Marketing to join their award-winning design team. This role involves shaping the visual identity of The Atlantic's live events and contributing to editorial design and marketing work for their in-house brand studio, Atlantic Re:think.
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Responsibilities
Execute design projects across events and marketing initiatives, with focus on experiential design, branding, print and digital editorial products
Own end-to-end design processes for print collateral, environmental design, digital projects, and promotional materials
Present and champion design concepts to internal teams (marketing, events, editorial) and external clients, clearly articulating the creative rationale, design principles, and application
Inspire confidence and enthusiasm by connecting design decisions to strategic goals and audience impact
Partner with production vendors including printers, fabricators, and AV teams to ensure quality execution
Support project scoping, resource planning, and budget reconciliation for design initiatives
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining clear communication with event, marketing, editorial and sales teams
Work with a broad range of brands—from automotive, tech, and entertainment, to healthcare, consulting, and financial services—to interpret and translate the journalistic sensibility of The Atlantic into compelling and effective creative work on behalf of brands
Execute design projects from end to end to develop bold, compelling creative—from early-stage concept development through to go-live execution
Adapt design consistently across print and digital platforms, from digital hubs to in-the-room experiences, and in formats small and large
Create suites of design assets for events, including: Brand systems, Large-format stage sets and backdrops, Experiential displays and environmental signage, Digital collateral including website assets, social media graphics, and email design, Small-scale prints, such as agendas and attendee badges, Motion graphics and/or animation
Continuously ideate and experiment with new ways to creatively express The Atlantic brand, while staying true to the brand and its core values
Lead exceptional design work, with an eye for new formats, technologies, and creative solutions
Maintain strong organizational standards, tracking assets, deadlines, and documentation across numerous projects
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with a proven record of developing successful brand systems and with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects
Fluency in design softwares such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Advanced understanding of design principles, typography, color, grid, layout
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Willingness to share best practices, and make process recommendations, to improve design workflow with colleagues from different disciplines
Equally skilled in creative thinking and design craft
Preferred
Motion graphics and video skills is a strong plus
Experience working alongside developers and translating design work into digital experiences is a plus
Benefits
The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status.
Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.
Company
The Atlantic
The Atlantic provides its readers with articles related to literature, political science, cultural trends, technology, and more. It is a sub-organization of Atlantic Media.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-07-28Acquired
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