Thrillist means fun. We're eaters, drinkers, travelers, and doers. We serve the curious and believe that new experiences are what drive the richest lives. We bring our passion, expertise, and taste to bear on the things that are truly worth your time and money. Life is for living, and that’s why we’re here. Today will be great.

Thrillist is looking for an Art Director who is passionate about digital media and highly skilled at design, typography, and branding. You should be a lover of all things food, drink, travel, and entertainment related. The Art Director will strive to inspire others on the creative team and work with the Creative Director on the design of digital products, video graphics, and larger editorial franchises. You are a design ninja and typography aficionado, who can sketch ideas and communicate intent.

An Art Director at Thrillist should be:

• Aware of current cultural trends in design, illustration and typography
• A graphic design ninja and typography aficionado
• Collaborative and receptive to feedback and direction
• Able to sketch ideas and communicate intent
• Comfortable managing both small and large projects
• Excited about the Thrillist brand and creative potential of our unique content
• A self-starter with an interest in storytelling and new media
• Curious, nimble, process driven, and super organized

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Creative Director in building engaging graphics, type treatments and branding for video franchises and digital products
• Mentoring Illustrators and Graphic Designers on staff
• Innovating new styles and formats that help define and evolve the Thrillist brand
• Presenting mood boards, style frames and conceptual ideas to the Creative Director, the Head of Video, and other team members as required
• Creating smart, entertaining graphic animations, type treatments and maps
• Assigning and managing freelance illustration and design when required
• Going beyond what’s expected and challenging themselves to excel on all levels

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree with a focus on Graphic Design
• 6+ years of art direction and design experience, preferably in an editorial or entertainment environment
• Proficient in Adobe CC; working knowledge of After Effects preferred and experience creating simple animations in Photoshop, After Effects or other software is ideal
• Understanding of UI/UX design and working knowledge of Sketch or Adobe XD
• Extremely creative and an eye for detail
• Understand the unique Thrillist voice and style
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Collaborative and receptive to constructive criticism
• Looks at each project as an opportunity for growth
• Ability to work quickly and smoothly within a fast-paced environment
• A positive, easy-going attitude, and the ability to keep a sense of humor under pressure

About Group Nine:

Group Nine Media is one of the world's largest digital-first media companies and the #1 publisher on Facebook Watch, boasting over 5 billion monthly video views [source: Crowd platform specific analytics modules] and reaching 81% of U.S. adults in their 20s [source: Nielsen]. With over 120 million social engagements each month [source: ListenFirst Media], Group Nine's brands are built for consumption on the platforms where young people spend the majority of their time. Group Nine is home to NowThis (the no. 1 most watched social news brand in the world), The Dodo (the no. 1 animal brand on social), Thrillist (the most trusted digital brand in food, drink, travel & entertainment) and Seeker (the digital leader in science and curiosity). Group Nine recently acquired Emmy nominated, Cannes Lion and Sundance Film Festival award-winning production studio, JASH.

We offer great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), PTO, company paid AD&D, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability, and much more! 

Group Nine Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.

Group Nine Media is also a participant in e-verify.

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