Brand Designer
ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE
The design team at theSkimm consists of ambitious, collaborative, and thoughtful designers, who work closely on all things related to theSkimm brand. They support pre and post sale partnerships, brand marketing, growth marketing, social, and product teams. We feel passionate and excited about designing products and experiences that millions of people touch on a daily basis.
This person is a key member of the team, working directly with internal stakeholders and the creative team on campaigns. The ideal candidate has a sophisticated aesthetic, experience in illustration, and is comfortable working at a fast pace under short lead deadlines.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Concepting and designing creative for brand and editorial campaigns cross-functionally across the organization
- Manage ongoing editorial projects from initial concept to execution
- Working closely with social media to create templates and custom posts
- Ensure theSkimm's brand styles and voice is represented in all projects
- Work with the entire design team to evolve the brand design system, understanding the value of design patterns and helping to build and maintain a cohesive visual language
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- 2+ years of digital design experience
- 2+ years of illustration experience
- BFA degree is preferred
- Proficient in Figma and Adobe Suite
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects
- A sound design aesthetic with a solid understanding of typography and composition, and grids
- The ability to refine other people's ideas and come up with new ones to create a highly designed visual experience
- The ability to work collaboratively with a team, independently and under close direction
- Self-learning, able to learn new tools quickly and work in a fast-evolving environment
WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART
- Passion for theSkimm's brand and products
- A strong understanding of our target demo since you engage with theSkimm products every day.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
- One Medical Membership
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Complimentary access to theSkimm's growing suite of membership products
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter
ABOUT THESKIMM
theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. Since launching in 2012, theSkimm has become a trusted source for a community of millions of Skimm'rs by seamlessly integrating into their existing routines, fundamentally changing the way its audience consumes news and makes decisions. theSkimm's flagship product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market, and the company continues to innovate, finding new ways to Skimm everything from finance and careers to voting, wellness and downtime. theSkimm's product suite has expanded to include two top-rated podcasts, "Skimm This'' and "9 to 5ish," theSkimm mobile app, Skimm Money and Skimm Your Life newsletters, a new virtual course series called SkimmU, and Skimm Studios for innovative in-house video and audio content. theSkimm's first book, How to Skimm Your Life, was released in June 2019 and debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
And we're not done. By continuing to grow the breadth of theSkimm offerings in the life's necessity categories and expanding our products across events, commerce, customized content and audio, theSkimm ecosystem will become the go-to resource for this generation -- and the ones that follow -- in the most critical areas of their lives.
This is a full-time role with flexibility for remote work. While our employees are continuing to work remotely throughout the remainder of 2021, we are excited to return to HQ in New York, NY next year. Beginning in January 2022, the office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and NY metro area employees will come together in person a minimum of 3 days per month. All other days are up to the discretion of the employee and they may go in as often as they'd like.
We will require vaccinations for anyone coming to our office. We are following CDC recommendations for any additional boosters, and will always follow CDC and NY state guidance on wearing masks in the office.
Please include a portfolio link in all applications.