Art Director - Core Brand

Who You Are

• Minimum 6 years of professional design experience at a design firm, agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, motion identity, and graphic design
• Experienced with and knowledge of AI tools like Krea, Invoke, Kling, Weavy and Figma are a must
• A natural ability to function in a leadership capacity and thrive under pressure
• A refined, stylish approach to typography and layout compatible with the Complex aesthetic
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Master at building and pitching creative concepts and presentations
• Able to give and receive critical feedback and collaborate in a team environment
• Must be imaginative, resourceful, and able to handle multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard
• Ability to work methodically to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A mastery of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Proficiency designing for motion, print, and a variety of digital media
• Understanding of the After Effects and Premiere workflow 
• Experience with Cinema 4D, Sketch, and UI/UX design is a plus
• CORE COMPETENCIES: Communicates Effectively, Cultivates Innovation, Builds Effective Teams, Plans and aligns, Manages Conflict, Develops Talent, Exhibits Curiosity, is not satisfied with the status quo

What You'll Do

• Work collaboratively within a team environment on numerous design projects across a variety of mediums including .com, social, YouTube and vertical video, experiential, experimental storytelling (physical and digital), and print
• Lead the development of identities for new series, evolve existing franchises, and initiate experiments and explorations for future projects
• Shepherd work from concept to final delivery within tight deadlines, while continuously pushing and developing new format innovations and design systems
• Help guide the creation of brand guidelines, templates, and marketing materials for Complex’s audience-facing brands and lead the creation of editorial artwork for use on the web and across social platforms
• Provide art direction and design for special projects across a variety of platforms and media, with a clear emphasis on creating state of the art experiences, considering how the audience consumes content and interacts with the brand
• Organize and present creative work for internal and external review, taking extra care to ensure creative alignment of all parties, understanding that there may be rounds of notes to consider
• Support the VP, Creative and Design Director in the smooth running of the team by providing feedback and direction to fellow designers
• Foster enthusiasm and camaraderie within the team, contributing to an inclusive and supportive team culture 
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends tools and techniques, implementing where possible while sharing information and inspiration with fellow designers
• Identify and commission freelance talent across different mediums when needed (Photographers, Designers, Illustrators, Animators etc.)
• Be knowledgeable in both classic and contemporary design methods in order to effectively come to creative solutions for any given design challenge
• Lead by example by ensuring creative work is culturally relevant, disruptive, and forward-thinking
• Exhibit critical thinking to have design meet the business objectives, especially as stated by CCIO and CEO

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