Visual & Motion Designer | Lonely Planet

Red Ventures • New York, NY

18h • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Lonely Planet is seeking a talented and creative Visual & Motion Designer to join our team. This role will be responsible for creating compelling static and motion graphics to support print and digital content, including partnerships and advertising materials, social media graphics, marketing collateral and event materials. The designer will report to the Principal Visual Designer and collaborate closely with the Product, Partnerships, Editorial, and Marketing teams across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• At least 3 years of professional design experience across digital and print media, with demonstrated experience creating motion or animated content
• Experience creating graphics for social media, email marketing, web, print and promotional materials
• Experience creating motion assets for presentations, social and digital campaigns
• Proven experience preparing files for both digital publication and professional print production
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop - strong working knowledge of After Effects for motion design and animation
• Proficiency in Figma
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and developing new visual and motion assets as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop creative across go-to-market, sponsorship, and out-of-home marketing initiatives
• Concept, design, and animate motion assets for campaigns, brand content, pitches, and live events
• Design high-impact email campaigns and social media assets, including grid posts, carousels, stories, and short-form motion
• Create client-facing pitch decks, strategy visuals, and presentation materials that clearly articulate ideas and value
• Translate static brand systems into cohesive, expressive motion frameworks across digital, video, and presentation formats
• Contribute to the development of scalable motion principles and lightweight guidelines aligned with the Lonely Planet brand system
• Interpret brand and campaign briefs into compelling visual narratives that drive engagement and conversion
• Ensure consistency, craft, and quality across all static and motion touchpoints while pushing creative boundaries within brand guidelines

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees