Fairchild Media Group: Graphic Designer

Penske Media • New York City, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fairchild Media Group is seeking a creative and organized Graphic Designer to shape and support the visual expression and promotion of WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News and Sourcing Journal. The role develops creative for brand marketing, sales materials, live events and custom content across print, digital, social, video and environmental applications. The Designer partners with the Deputy Art Director, Fairchild Live events team, Fairchild Studio custom content team and stakeholders in marketing, sales and editorial. The position reports to the VP, Marketing. The role follows an onsite-first schedule of four days onsite and one day remote each week.

The Designer creates polished, on-brand assets across multiple formats and channels, supports visual concepts and layouts for custom content and client campaigns, and collaborates with internal and external partners to deliver work on schedule. The role also prepares production-ready files, coordinates with printers and vendors as needed, and contributes ideas to strengthen the visual identity and market presence of Fairchild’s brands.

Requirements

• At least 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience; experience in media, publishing, fashion, beauty, retail, events, advertising or a related creative environment is preferred.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, branding and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of both print and digital design.
• Strong understanding of scale, proportion and legibility when designing for environmental and large-format applications.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and carry them through to final execution.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for live events, environmental graphics or large-format applications.
• Experience creating sales presentations, branded content, sponsorship materials or client-facing marketing collateral.
• Experience designing for fashion, beauty, retail, publishing or business-to-business media brands.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, video editing or designing assets for video platforms.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and adapting creative across multiple brands.
• Knowledge of print production, file preparation and vendor specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, on-brand visual assets for WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc. and Sourcing Journal.
• Design marketing and promotional materials that support brand initiatives, audience development and business goals.
• Design creative for live events, including invitations, signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding, stage screens, programs and event collateral.
• Support Fairchild Studio with visual concepts and multi-platform layouts for custom content programs, branded storytelling and client campaigns.
• Create assets for print, digital, social media, email, video and other emerging platforms.
• Translate creative concepts into polished designs that maintain brand consistency while adapting to different audiences and channels.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Art Director to develop concepts, refine layouts and uphold visual standards.
• Work with marketing, sales, events, custom content and other internal teams to interpret briefs and deliver work on schedule.
• Prepare production-ready files and coordinate with printers, vendors and other external partners as needed.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen the visual identity and market presence of Fairchild’s brands.

Benefits

• PMC-paid medical, dental and vision healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions for the employee and family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company discounts and perks, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, mortgage discounts and savings on wellness, lifestyle and financial essentials.
• Flexible Vacation Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed