Graphic Artist (Temporary)

Graphic Artist, Temporary 

at FORTUNE (View all jobs) 

New York, New York 

Fortune is seeking an experienced and talented designer to join its award-winning design team on a temporary basis to create visual graphics for our brand websites to enhance the visual aesthetic of each brand. The ideal candidate is an inspiring, versatile editorial graphic designer with at least three years’ experience and a great portfolio of digital work.

You should be a gifted visual storyteller who knows how to translate a brand vision into compelling photo illustrations and graphics to build audience and deepen engagement.  You should have hands-on experience maximizing creative tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and always be on the lookout for new tools to bring content to life across digital channels.

You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling daily and weekly deadlines. Fortune highly values teamwork, so a collaborative approach is required. 

This role is based in New York City out of our headquarters. Some in-office time will be required. 

Requirements: 

• 3+ years in an editorial department or newsroom role 
• Excellent journalistic judgement and integrity
• Knowledge of news, business, finance a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling daily and weekly deadlines
• A gifted visual storyteller with experience producing different genres of photo illustrations and graphics 
• Attention to detail in matching photos and creating visuals to tone of each article and in assembling caption and credit information
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required. After Effects and WordPress a plus 
• Social media–savvy 
• A self-starter, unafraid to ask questions
• A team player and great communicator
• An existing network of artists with an ability to identify fresh and emerging talent

Fortune’s U.S. bureau is based in New York City, currently with the option to work on a remote/hybrid arrangement.  

A few of Fortune’s perks and benefits for temporary employees: 

• Flexible working hours and schedule: We expect our editorial staff to show up consistently and meet deadlines, but there’s no need to take PTO for a midday doctor’s appointment or to leave an hour early for a flight. Working in news can mean nontraditional hours, and we work with each staffer to make sure there’s appropriate comp time for special projects.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) plan after 90 days with the company
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

About Fortune: 

Fortune is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed big in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. 

Fortune drives the conversation about business. With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today—and that will matter even more tomorrow.

With the trusted power to convene and challenge those who are shaping industry, commerce and society around the world, Fortune lights the path for global leaders—and gives them the tools to make business better.

Equality statement:

The policy of Fortune Media is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Fortune Media affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.