Job Description
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Digital Designer I
TheDesign Ops team at Dotdash Meredith designs and develops technological artifacts in support of the company's audience relationship strategies for brands across the portfolio, primarily focused on email and interactive content in service of lead generation. We are building engaging experiences that excite users and amplify the voice of our brands.
We are looking for a Digital Designer towork closely with our Audience Relationship Team, vertical design teams, and brand stakeholders to develop best-in-class engagement experiences that convert users and help brands meet (and exceed) performance benchmarks. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to create strong visual designs that support our Digital content strategy and engage and delight our audiences.
As aDigital Designer, you will be responsible for doing competitive research,designing the look and feel of various brand elements, and refining and iterating on those ideas for various stakeholders.
Assignment Details:
40 hours a week
Start date: ASAP
End date: 6 months with potential to extend
Hourly Rate: $40
Location: Hybrid - Des Moines, New York or Seattle office or Remote - US
Assignment Responsibilities:
Help maintain cohesive expressions of visual identities for brands across the DDM portfolio.
Take ownership of assigned design projects, collaborate with stakeholders and other designers, take direction from brand and team leaders, and follow established processes to ensure smooth delivery of creative assets.
Concept and produce designs (both layouts and creative visuals) for email newsletters, polls, quizzes, and other branded experiences.
Create digital production art including illustrations, photo treatments, and other visual assets as needed.
Collaborate with the Product/UX and Brand Design teams on a regular basis.
Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70%
Design
Use requirements and stakeholder feedback to producedesign assets such as branded email layouts, polls, quizzes and other interactive content as needed.
20%
Collaborate with Editorial and Growth teams
Attend meetings with stakeholders from the Design Ops, Audience Relationship, and brand/vertical teams.
Attend Recurring Design Team meetings and other group functions.
Present design solutions and help build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders.
Participate in brainstorming and critique sessions that foster big-picture thinking while identifying opportunities to raise the bar on the details.
10%
Process Management
Keep project management tickets up to date, communicate progress, keep files organized, follow Slack channels, and meet deadlines.
100%
Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and experience
1-3 years as a designer
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Strong typography skills
Strong editorial layout and composition design skills
Illustration skills, including the ability to draw in multiple styles a plus
Motion design/animation skills a plus
Publishing industry experience a plus
Self-motivated
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
A team player ready to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of Figma a plus but not essential
Dotdash Meredith is America's largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including +5 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].
Employment Type: Contractor
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Digital Designer I position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
