Design & Content Designer - iCrossing TEST

Hearst; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

iCrossing, a Hearst-backed marketing and technology partner, is seeking a Design & Content Designer to blend visual design with brand storytelling across digital and marketing channels.

You will collaborate with marketing, product, and business teams to craft content that is visually impactful and on-brand, while producing engaging copy and ensuring consistency across formats.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, content design, visual communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear, engaging, and brand-appropriate content.
• Strong attention to detail and a good understanding of brand consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take a project from concept through execution with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging visual content for social media, websites, presentations, email campaigns, digital marketing, and other channels.
• Develop graphics, layouts, illustrations, presentations, and marketing materials that align with brand guidelines.
• Write, edit, and adapt copy for social media, campaigns, websites, presentations, and other content formats.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and business teams to translate ideas into compelling creative concepts.
• Maintain and evolve brand consistency across visual and written communications.
• Develop creative concepts and content themes for campaigns and initiatives.
• Create and edit short-form digital content, including video, animations, reels, and other social-first formats when needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Stay current with design, content, social media, and creative industry trends.
• Contribute ideas that improve our visual identity, storytelling, and overall customer experience.

Skills

Graphic design

Content design

Brand storytelling

Social content creation

Communication skills

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

About Us

iCrossing is a Hearst-backed marketing and technology partner built for how brands grow today. As outcomes architects , we bring together strategy, media, experience, engineering, data, and AI to build connected digital systems that improve performance, strengthen customer experiences, and support measurable business growth.

Our work is grounded in data-backed strategy, modern digital visibility, and connected execution. We help brands perform now while transforming for what's next, designing the platforms, content, media, and operating models that help them move faster, learn smarter, and scale what works.

At iCrossing, you'll work with teams across marketing, technology, and experience to solve complex client challenges with strategic breadth and executional depth. As part of Hearst , we combine agency agility with access to powerful data, insights, audiences, content, and technology capabilities.

Design & Content Designer

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and versatile Design & Content Designer to join our team. This role combines visual design, content creation, and brand storytelling to create engaging experiences across digital and marketing channels.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to turn ideas and concepts into compelling visual and written content. You'll work closely with marketing, product, and other teams to develop content that is both visually impactful and aligned with our brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging visual content for social media, websites, presentations, email campaigns, digital marketing, and other channels.
• Develop graphics, layouts, illustrations, presentations, and marketing materials that align with brand guidelines.
• Write, edit, and adapt copy for social media, campaigns, websites, presentations, and other content formats.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and business teams to translate ideas into compelling creative concepts.
• Maintain and evolve brand consistency across visual and written communications.
• Develop creative concepts and content themes for campaigns and initiatives.
• Create and edit short-form digital content, including video, animations, reels, and other social-first formats when needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Stay current with design, content, social media, and creative industry trends.
• Contribute ideas that improve our visual identity, storytelling, and overall customer experience.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, content design, visual communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva , or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear, engaging, and brand-appropriate content.
• Strong attention to detail and a good understanding of brand consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take a project from concept through execution with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or animation.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI and digital product design.
• Experience with AI-powered creative and content tools.
• Photography or illustration skills.
• Experience working with marketing or growth teams.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will help strengthen our brand and make our communications more engaging and memorable. Success means consistently delivering high-quality creative work, developing content that connects with our audience, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.

Benefits

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.