Senior Designer - Core Brand

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting‑edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

• Minimum 5 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
• Experience with print design, magazine, book and other printed materials
• Experience with Keynote/Google Slides for creating pitches and presentations
• A refined, stylish approach to typography and layout compatible with the Complex 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
• Experience with After Effects and Premiere is highly preferred
• Experience with Cinema 4D, Sketch, and UI/UX design is highly preferred
• Effective Communicator
• Collaborative
• Cultivates Innovation

• Work collaboratively within a team environment on numerous design projects across a variety of platforms and applications – show identities, event collateral, product packaging, print, etc.
• 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'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, including but not limited to printed books and zines, apparel, and physical and digital exhibitions and installations
• Organize and present creative work for internal and external review
• Maintain a sense of ownership over assigned projects and initiate creative conversations cross‑departmentally as needed
• 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

• 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

$85,000 - $95,000 a year

The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complex participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.