Designer

Dotdash Meredith•New York, NY

55d•$67,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Team Studio at People Inc. is the creative engine powering branded content for some of the world’s most iconic brands. We produce at the intersection of editorial credibility, cultural fluency, and creative innovation. The production team is the backbone of this operation, turning bold creative into polished, authentic work that delivers impact for clients and audiences. The Position: The Designer is a high-level creative contributor responsible for developing sophisticated, brand-forward visual solutions across digital, social, experiential, and print platforms. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director or Sr. Art Director, this role blends conceptual design thinking with hands-on execution and is pivotal to the creative excellence of the Studio’s lifestyle content group. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented visual storyteller who brings a strong design sensibility, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to own design work from concept through final delivery. You’ll work across a variety of lifestyle verticals—home & retail, food & bev, travel, tech and more—creating content that is not only visually striking, but strategically aligned to client goals. In-office Expectations: This position is a hybrid 3x days a week in our NY office with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days each week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
3-4 years of professional experience in a creative studio, agency, or editorial environment.
Portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, sophisticated visual design, and multi-platform execution.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; familiarity with motion graphics, photography, or video are a plus.
Excellent typography, layout, color, and image curation skills with a sharp eye for detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with internal groups and take direction from the Sr. Art Director, Associate Creative Director and Creative Director
Strong communication skills and ability to receive and apply feedback with professionalism and efficiency.
Passion for lifestyle content and understanding of visual trends across verticals like home & retail, food & bev, travel, tech and more.

Nice To Haves

familiarity with motion graphics, photography, or video are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design development of cross-platform campaigns including digital, social, print, events and video assets.
Translate creative briefs into compelling visual narratives—balancing innovation, storytelling, and brand alignment.
Create high-fidelity mocks, key visuals, moodboards, and layout explorations that set the tone for campaign aesthetics.
Design for multiple platforms with an understanding of specs, responsive behavior, and user engagement across formats.
Support the art direction and creative execution for lifestyle-focused photo and video shoots.
Collaborate closely with copywriters and strategists to ensure unified storytelling and cohesive brand messaging.
Assist the ACD or Sr. AD with pre-sale pitch materials and post-sale client deliverables.
Leverage content management systems and build articles in our CMS /no-code design tools to elevate flat assets into stunning interactive visuals.
Collaborate with the Development Team, Sr. Art Director and Associate Art Director to evolve and improve the CMS and its components.
Partner with the ACD or Sr. AD to refine visual concepts and iterate on feedback quickly and intelligently.
Present work clearly and confidently in internal reviews, demonstrating the thinking and rationale behind design choices.
Communicate proactively with producers, strategists, and cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and expectations are met.
Ensure design work meets the highest standards of quality, craft, and consistency across all deliverables.
Maintain and evolve design systems, templates, and guidelines to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency.
Stay current with design trends, tools, and cultural movements—bringing a fresh perspective to every project.
Uphold visual integrity while adapting client brand guidelines for creative flexibility.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
unlimited paid time off (PTO)
adoption or surrogate assistance
donation matching
tuition reimbursement
basic life insurance
basic accidental death & dismemberment
supplemental life insurance
supplemental accident insurance
commuter benefits
short term and long term disability
health savings and flexible spending accounts
family care benefits
a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance