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Visual Designer

Location: New York, NY

Department: Design

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Mid Level

Mashable is adding a key position to its Design team.  We are seeking a creative and self-starting Visual Designer with new media experience to execute modern and crisp design solutions based on initial conceptual and visual direction.  This position will be based in our New York City headquarters where, under the guidance of the VP of Design, our Visual Designer will work across a wide range of web-related projects to provide creative solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity and an excellent environment for someone looking to advance their career and be part of an innovative and dynamic digital media organization.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Based in NYC
  • At least 2-4 years of experience in graphic design for print and web
  • Proficiency with Mac platform with high level skills in Adobe CS6 programs (InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator) along with PowerPoint/Keynote experience
  • Can produce designs and layouts in InDesign
  • Creating visual assets and design concepts for large-scale websites, microsites, illustrations, logos, banner campaigns, ad hubs, presentations, event banners and style guides
  • Thinking creatively to ideate and present new ideas and concepts
  • Regularly exercising good judgment in producing creative products
  • Experience and willingness and to work with the brand’s style guide
  • Experience working with advertising assets such as sales hubs, banners and presentations
  • Passion for and solid examples exhibiting beautiful type design. Great knowledge of typefaces and fonts.
  • Understanding of UI/UX, website design structure and interactivity
  • Experience working with mobile formats and multiple resolutions (320 up to desktop resolutions)
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at once
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and take direction
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Fluent in English (speaking and writing)

Advantages:

  • An interest in social media tools (Instagram, Twitter, iPad apps, etc.)
  • Drawing/illustration skills
  • Knowledge of the digital space and Mashable's core coverage areas

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Dog-Friendly Workplace
  • Creative Work Environment

Mashable is the largest independent source dedicated to news, information and resources for the Connected Generation. Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable’s 20 million monthly unique visitors and 6 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged online news communities. Founded in 2005, Mashable is headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco. http://www.mashable.com

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