Complex NTWRK · 8 hours ago
Design Director
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expComplex NTWRK is a leading platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, integrating content, commerce, and live experiences. The Design Director will provide creative leadership, guide brand development, and manage design projects while fostering team collaboration and ensuring high-quality creative output.
Media and EntertainmentMusicPrintingPublishing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 and knowledge of AI tools like Krea, Invoke, Kling, etc. are a must
CORE COMPETENCIES: Builds Effective Teams, Communicates Effectively, Strategic Mindset, Action Oriented, Optimizes Work Processes, Manages Conflict, Organizational Savvy, Drives Results, Exhibit Relentless Curiosity
Preferred
Experience with After Effects, Premiere, Sketch Up, Cinema 4D are a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Complex NTWRK
Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60.53MKey Investors
Hearst CommunicationsIconix Brand GroupS3 Ventures
2016-04-18Acquired
2015-09-22Series Unknown· $21M
2013-09-23Series Unknown· $25M
Recent News
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2025-11-03
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