Temporary Social Designer

Forbes

3d•Remote

About The Position

Forbes is seeking a Temporary Social Designer with a visual journalism mindset to join their Editorial Art Team. This role sits at the intersection of journalism and digital innovation, responsible for shaping the visual identity of success and influence. The designer will translate Forbes’ deep-dive reporting into high-impact digital content, working closely with the Social Strategy team. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker who anticipates trends and leverages emerging AI tools and design best practices to keep the Forbes brand at the forefront of social media feeds. A portfolio demonstrating success in social-first storytelling is required.

Requirements

BA/BFA in Design with 2–4 years of digital design experience, preferably at a media or editorial publishing company.
Proven track record of designing successful social-first campaigns for editorial content.
Deep understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms.
Fluent in Figma, Figma Buzz, Canva and Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe After Effects and Premiere.
Comfortable utilizing third-party data visualization platforms such as Flourish, Infogram and Mapbox.
Comfortable using generative AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and Adobe Firefly, with the ability to proactively navigate new AI platforms as they emerge.
Advanced knowledge of editorial storytelling and a sophisticated sense of composition, typography and digital-first design.
Excellent organization with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
Daily communication and rapid response coordination to react effectively to the day's news cycle.
Passion for staying current on design trends and technology, sharing findings to facilitate new ways of problem-solving.
A portfolio that demonstrates an eye for social-first storytelling, excellent taste and a keen sense of what performs well on different digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Design narrative-driven graphics, data visualizations and photo-centric stories for social-first features and Forbes major franchises (e.g., 30 Under 30).
Transform static editorial assets into high-impact animations for social feeds, ranging from data visualizations and kinetic typography to list reveals and video covers.
Translate long-form web content into platform-specific formats (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), ensuring all assets meet technical specs, safe zones, and aspect ratio requirements.
Use social performance metrics and engagement data to refine visual formats and experiment with new storytelling techniques.
Partner with design, photo, video, editorial and social strategy teams to ensure a "social-first" approach to editorial packages.
Drive production efficiencies by integrating AI and specialized Figma plugins into your daily workflow to accelerate visual ideation and output.
Maintain rigorous alignment with Forbes’ visual identity and brand guidelines across high-volume daily output.