Fairchild Media Group: Graphic Designer

Penske Media Corp. • New York, NY

3d • 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 its brands: 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 across marketing, sales and editorial. The position reports to the VP, Marketing. Employees work onsite four days a week and remotely one day a week, supporting in-person collaboration and team cohesion.

Requirements

• At least 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, branding and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of print and digital design.
• Strong understanding of scale, proportion and legibility 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 in media, publishing, fashion, beauty, retail, events, advertising or a related creative environment.
• 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 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 coverage with no employee paycheck contributions, for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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