Senior Graphic Designer

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The Senior Graphic Designer (full-time, salaried, regular) will provide design and produce graphics, and miscellaneous collateral design materials for the Motor Trend Creative & Brand Studio. Work consists of creation, layout, and execution of graphics for marketing promos, social videos, graphics packages and related content. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Design and build high-level broadcast quality motion graphics for promos, social marketing videos, presentations, interactive content and more.
• Have a solid understanding of visual storytelling structure and how graphics effectively integrate into that structure.
• Have the ability to solve complex design challenges and develop creative visual solutions to those challenges.
• Able to work independently and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Work with art and creative editorial teams to understand project scope and design objectives.
• Work with editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues.
• Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create graphics.
• Assist in designing and creating storyboards.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas.
• Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest graphic design techniques.
• Log and track current projects as performed; keep supervisor and Project Manager informed of projects’ status, including software/hardware issues.
• Keep project jobs (job ticket, reference materials and proofing) and digital files organized for ease of use and efficiency; file when completed.
• Assist other designers and Art Director as needed; share design ideas with other team members.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will include supervising one or more employees where applicable.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years graphic design experience in streaming, digital or TV marketing and promotion, preferably at a broadcast or cable network, major studio or creative agency.
• Must be extremely proficient with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Exceptional creative design background, with highly developed conceptual and design skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree in Design or equivalent design experience.
• Must have a versatile design background and a great portfolio that showcases a wide range of creative styles.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven leadership, organizational and mentoring skills
• Student of marketing/advertising/design
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven oral and written communications skills, including knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be self-motivated, possess strong initiative, and resourcefulness
• Must be detailed oriented
• Proven interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit for prolonged period of time and view computer screen.

Equipment/Software Used:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment that is well lit and ventilated.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in California. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of MotorTrend's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, MotorTrend provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).