Graphic Designer, Brand Licensing

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Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

Summary 

Dotdash Meredith Brand Licensing & Partnerships is seeking a talented and motivated graphic designer to join our creative team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the team to design and execute compelling visual communications across a variety of platforms, including print, social media, digital content, and presentation decks.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented designer to contribute to and help evolve the visual execution of a growing business through collaboration on design solutions including typography, photography, and conceptual ideas. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, stays ahead of current industry, social, and market trends, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team where your creativity and ideas will help drive the success of leading lifestyle brands.

Hybrid 3x a week- (Des Moines) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Team | The Team and/or Brand.

As the third largest licensor in the world, Dotdash Meredith has more than 15 trusted and iconic brands licensed across 20,000+ licensed products and services, available at retailers like Walmart and Dillard’s. We’re looking for a team member with strong marketing and critical thinking skills to help grow our licensing business and secure long-term, authentic, and successful licensing partnerships.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

40% Designs and executes visual communications for marketing assets that are brand appropriate under
the direction of senior creative team members.

25% Aids in business development efforts by designing pitch decks or other collateral.

25% Assist in the design of research and trend presentations in collaboration with account managers and
directors across the licensing team.

10% Brainstorms with internal and external teams across a variety of topics to assist in the creative process.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• BA in graphic design or related field

Experience:

One (1) year or more of graphic design experience in a creative, fast-paced media environment (such as advertising, magazine or publishing job or internship).

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Outstanding graphic design skills

• A strong grasp of design and typography trends, and willingness to experiment with forward-thinking design

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — must be able to interact responsibly and professionally with co-workers, creative teams, and outside contributors

• Extreme attention to detail and excellent time management

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment — must be able to accept feedback, direction and remain flexible under tight deadlines

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and consistently meet deadlines under pressure

• Ability to proactively anticipate problems and collaborate with coworkers on solutions

• Detailed knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere) is required and knowledge of Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, and Slides) is preferred

% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

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