Temporary Digital Designer, Editorial

Temporary Digital Designer, Editorial

Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite
the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success
and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are the
world’s biggest business media brand and we consistently place in the top 20 of the
most-popular sites in the United States, in good company with brands like Netflix, Apple and
Google. In short, we have a big platform and we use it responsibly.
Our work takes many forms: from breaking news and social graphics, to longform feature
storytelling to 360 design for annual tentpole Forbes packages like 30 Under 30, the Forbes 400
and the Billionaires List. The editorial team drives the look and feel of the brand. We amplify our
work through our social platforms, which reach another 44 million people every month. We
collaborate with the editorial, photography, video, product, technology and events teams to tell
holistic stories that add value to our audience's everyday lives.
The ideal candidate is a quick learner and conceptual thinker.

Requirements:
● BA/BFA in Design with 2-4 years of digital design experience, preferably at a media
company.
● Have a passion for journalism and storytelling.
● Fluent in the full Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects is
preferred, but not required.
● Process rooted in strong conceptual thinking with a sophisticated sense of digital design,
composition and typography.
● The ideal candidate has an aptitude for illustration and photo collage.
● Have a solid understanding of user experience.
● Comfortable designing data visualizations based on reporting and research.
● A talent for concepting and art directing illustrations, animations and photography.
● Interest in photography with ability to contribute creative ideas during brainstorms with
the Director of Photography. Possibility help out on set at photoshoots.
● Strong communication skills. Designers need to be able to clearly and concisely express
themselves and explain their ideas.
● Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced
breaking news environment under tight deadlines.
● You enjoy staying current on design trends and industry technology, sharing findings with
the department to facilitate new ways of thinking, working and problem solving.

Applications without an online portfolio will not be considered. Please share examples of work
that demonstrate a variety of skills mentioned above.

The range of hourly rate for this role is  : $34.00 - $34.00