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Odesus, Inc.

Odesus, Inc. is hiring: Graphic Designer I in New York

Odesus, Inc., New York, NY, United States, 10261

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Job Location – New York, NY
Type - Contract (6+ Months)
Rate – $30.00 - $33.00 Per Hour
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week onsite

What We Do/Project

Based in New York, working in a hybrid role (office/remote), the designer is responsible for creating bespoke art to elevate visual storytelling across CNN.com and its off-platform audiences. Working closely with editorial teams, pitching, and designing feature stories with the support of the larger CNN Visuals team.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

  • Experience with editorial illustrations, graphic design, feature interactive layouts, branding, identity, creative coding.
  • Visual storytelling: Translate complex news stories into compelling visual experiences, ensuring that the design complements and enhances the content.
  • Illustration: Create custom editorial illustrations and visual elements to accompany articles across various verticals (e.g., breaking news, politics, travel, science).
  • Graphic design: Leverage exceptional design skills to create bespoke art for digital and off-platform audiences.
  • Features: Design user-friendly, responsive layouts for interactive features on web and mobile platforms that enhance reader engagement. Develop mockups and prototypes for digital news experiences.
  • Branding: Strengthen various vertical brands using newly created visual design languages.
  • Creative strategy: Work closely with the editorial team to conceptualize and develop visual narratives that bring stories to life. Help strategize the best ways to present news visually.
  • Collaboration: Partner with writers, editors, developers, and other designers to maintain a cohesive look and feel across different platforms, while tailoring content to the medium.
  • Proactive, organized, and an excellent communicator.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines.
  • Driven to pitch and develop visual stories and concepts via multiple platforms.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

  1. Strong Graphic Design Portfolio
    1. Conceptual thinking within portfolio.
  2. Front-end development
    1. Implement design elements using basic front-end coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in collaboration with developers to ensure designs are executed properly.
  3. Examples of self-initiated projects
    1. Strategic thinking.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

  1. Having a strong network within Graphic Design and Art industries.

Soft Skills

  1. Good time management.
  2. Ability to handle multiple assignments/deadlines.
  3. Open to feedback.
  4. Experience working with a News or editorial organization.
  5. Clear communicator.

Education / Certifications

  • BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience.

Technology requirements:

  • Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Photoshop and Illustrator).
  • Figma.
  • Front-end development: Implement design elements using basic front-end coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in collaboration with developers to ensure designs are executed properly.

Degree or certifications required:

  • BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience.

Years experience:

  • 1-2+ years of experience.
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