Design Director at Complex

Company And CultureComplex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.



Who You Are

Minimum 7 years of professional creative experience at a design firm, agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, digital media, and 360 content

Minimum 3 years of professional experience leading multi-faceted creative projects from start to finish 

A natural ability to function in a leadership and mentorship capacity while thriving under pressure

Strong design background, including an intimate understanding of the entire design process and its various production processes and procedures

A passion and deep knowledge of current and historic design references relevant to Complex brands

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Ability to reconcile and communicate the relationship between aesthetic, strategic, and business objectives

A natural ability to collaborate with others and thrive under pressure

Mastery of Adobe Creative suite – Illustrator, Photoshop are a must

Familiarity and interest in coding, UX/UI design

Experience and knowledge of AI tools like Krea, Invoke, Kling etc. are a must

Experience with After Effects, Premiere, Cinema 4D, Sketchup, and/or Sketch is a plus

CORE COMPETENCIES: Builds Effective Teams, Communicates Effectively, Strategic Mindset, Action Oriented, Optimizes Work Processes, Manages Conflict, Organizational Savvy, Drives Results, Exhibit Relentless Curiosity

What You'll Do

Support creative leadership in all aspects of Complex brands, providing clear and decisive direction on matters of art direction, visual identity, taste, and tone

Guide the creation of brand guidelines, including templates, and marketing materials for Complex’s audience-facing brands and IP

Provide design direction and design for special projects across a variety of platforms and media

Organize and present creative work for internal and external review, taking extra care to ensure creative alignment of all parties 

Support the VP, Creative in the smooth running of the Design team, by providing clear feedback and direction to Art Director and designers.

Help to lead creative efforts by working in close collaboration with leading brand and cross-functional partners

Support CIO and VP, Creative lead initiatives across various media: Digital, Print, Experiential, Social, and Marketing

Manage multiple projects, deliverables, timelines, and team objectives simultaneously

Foster conceptual and professional development amongst team members, leading by example 

Develop and nurture team skill sets and capabilities, maintaining a rigorous creative process necessary for a high-functioning team

Inspire enthusiasm and camaraderie within the team, contributing to an inclusive and supportive team culture

Monitor quality of creative output across project milestones and deliverables, assessing risk and communication issues, problem-solving any that may arise  

Stay up-to-date with state of the art design trends, tools and techniques, and industry movements, disseminating  information and inspiration within the team, ensuring these approaches and technologies are being used and considered on every project

Identify and engage creative collaborators for contract, full-time, and freelance engagements when called upon

Lead conversations with excellent communication skills

Ability to lead and course correct by example and put together mockups, directional comps, mood boards, etc

What We Offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance

Healthcare FSA 

Dependent Care FSA 

Commuter Benefits FSA 

Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance

Paid Parental leave

401k with 4% match

Pet Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Plans

Vacation time and sick days

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