Areya Media is hiring: Designer in New York

The Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and creating compelling designs for the OkayAfrica & Okayplayer brand. The Designer would produce high-quality creative - adhering to deadlines, with attention to detail, and they would also provide input on creative projects and initiatives.

Programs (proficient to expert-level competency)

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Figma
• After Effects

Proficiency in the following is a plus:

• Webflow
• Premiere Pro
• HTML & CSS
• Blender

Experience:

• Has created paid social media advertising campaign assets
• Has created assets for newsletters
• Has created graphics for editorial stories
• Has created graphics and edited video content for social media
• Has a strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
• Has designed websites
• Has basic UX/UI experience
• Has worked in a music media environment or agency

The Designer should not only be culturally relevant; but should BE culture itself. The designer should know what it takes to make a piece of work, or a brand, famous, newsworthy, and deserving of peoples time and attention.

• 2+ Years as a Graphic Designer
• Minimum 30 Hours per Week
• $30/hour

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following are working conditions will be encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Indoor working environment; office setting
• Required to work a minimum 30 hours during weekdays,
  with some nights and weekends

Areya Media, Inc. is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire.

Creative continuously innovates, evolves and amplifies Areya Media's brand narrative through dynamic multimedia and experiential programming.