Sr. Designer

Job Description

About Complex Networks:

Complex Networks champions the people, brands, and new trends you need to know now, will obsess over next, and we build consumer universes around them. From pop culture and style (Complex), food entertainment (First We Feast), music discovery (Pigeons & Planes), sneaker news (Sole Collector) to our festival of cultural convergence (ComplexCon) - we're what a modern entertainment company looks like and what others have followed since 2002.

The Role:

Complex Networks is seeking an experienced designer for our Core Brand Design team.

You Will:
• Work collaboratively within a team environment on numerous design projects across a variety of mediums
• Perform a leading role in the design of identities for new series, evolve existing franchises, and initiate experiments and explorations for future projects
• Create brand guidelines, templates, and marketing materials for Complex Networks's audience-facing brands and IP
• Create editorial artwork for use on the web and across social platforms
• Contribute concept and design work to special projects across a variety of platforms and media
• Organize and present creative work for internal and external review
• Maintain a sense of ownership over assigned projects and initiate creative conversations across departments
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive team culture
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques, sharing information and inspiration with fellow designers
• Help identify emerging and established freelance talent when needed

You Have:
• Minimum 4 years of professional design experience at a design firm, agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, motion identity, and graphic design
• A natural ability to collaborate with others and thrive under pressure
• A refined, stylish approach to typography and layout compatible with the Complex Networks aesthetic
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Must be imaginative, resourceful, and able to handle multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Mastery of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must and the ability to design for a motion graphics workflow is essential
• A working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere is highly recommended
• Experience with Cinema 4D, Sketch, and UI/UX design is a definite plus

Complex Networks is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed Inc.,

At BuzzFeed, we want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This position may require you to be in the office or be in close proximity to other employees once our offices fully reopen in 2022.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5ebe3-18-219-95-244-42 in your application.