Temporary Junior Designer

• Create compelling social media assets—including graphics, animations, and video content for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Collaborate with editorial and social teams to translate ideas, stories, and cultural moments into engaging visual content.
• Design digital assets for , including lead images for key stories and other editorial needs.
• Partner with the video editor on post-production tasks to support an efficient workflow.
• Develop creative assets for special events and promotions while maintaining cohesive brand identities.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-moving social and editorial environment.
• Apply current design trends, platform best practices, and social specifications.
• Maintain creativity and attention to detail while following established processes and workflows.

• 1+ years of experience in graphic design, digital design, social content creation, or a related area; relevant internships, freelance work, and equivalent experience are welcome.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative design work, with particular strength in social media graphics, digital content, and/or animation.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to efficiently produce polished digital creative.
• Solid understanding of major social media platforms, including their visual requirements, dimensions, and creative best practices.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative communication skills and an enthusiasm for partnering with editorial, social, video, and other creative teammates.
• A keen eye for detail, strong visual instincts, and curiosity about evolving design and social media trends.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and an eagerness to learn and take on new creative challenges.
• This temporary position is based at Hearst Tower in New York City and requires working in the office 4 days per week, initially totaling 30 hours per week.

Demonstrates expertise in graphic design and digital content creation, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of social media platforms and their visual requirements. Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with editorial and creative teams.

• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Content Creation
• Time Management
• Collaborative Communication

• Graphic Design
• Digital Design
• Social Content Creation
• Animation
• Portfolio Development

• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Creativity
• Adaptability

• Social Media
• Digital Content
• Visual Requirements
• Brand Identity
• Editorial Collaboration

• Adobe Creative Suite