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 with a passion for journalism and storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the editorial, photo, video, social, product and tech teams to determine the best approach to storytelling across all Forbes' digital platforms.
• An image maker at heart, the ideal candidate has an aptitude for graphic creation, illustration and photo collage with the ability to create art independently for daily feature stories.
• Concept and art direct illustrations and animations with outside illustrators.
• Proactively contribute creative ideas during brainstorms with photo and design team
• Design data visualizations based on reporting and research.
• Design feature stories within our custom CMS.
• Knowledge of what works best to promote stories on social media platforms.
• Ensure a consistent visual style across all platforms that aligns with Forbes' Brand Guidelines.

Requirements:

• BA/BFA in Design with 2+ years of digital design experience, preferably at a media or editorial publishing company.
• Process rooted in strong conceptual thinking with a sophisticated sense of digital design, composition and typography.
• Fluent in the full Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Zeplin and Sketch. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects is preferred.
• Have a solid understanding of user experience with the ability to take designs from wireframes to final QA published pages.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, breaking news environment under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills. Designers need to be able to clearly and concisely express themselves and explain their ideas.
• 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.
• A portfolio that demonstrates an eye for storytelling, excellent taste, a passion for design and a keen sense of what will perform well on different digital platforms.

Applications without an online portfolio will not be considered. Please share examples of work that demonstrate a variety of skills mentioned above. A design test will be required for the final candidate.

The annual base salary range for this role is $60,000 - $60,000

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company's pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes. Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

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