Temporary Junior Designer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is looking for a creative graphic designer to craft social content for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, including graphics, animations, and video elements.

You’ll collaborate with editorial and social teams to translate ideas into engaging visuals, design lead images for Cosmopolitan.com, and assist with post-production in a fast-paced editorial environment. The role is based at Hearst Tower in NYC, with 30 hours/week in the office.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of graphic design or related experience.
• Strong portfolio in social graphics, digital content, or animation.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of major social platforms and best practices.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative communication with editorial and creative teams.
• Curiosity about evolving design and social trends.
• Based at Hearst Tower in NYC; office 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling social media assets—including graphics, animations, and video content for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Collaborate with editorial and social teams to translate ideas into engaging visuals.
• Design digital assets for Cosmopolitan.com, including lead images for key stories.
• Partner with the video editor on post-production tasks to support workflow.
• Develop creative assets for events and promotions while maintaining brand identity.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Apply current design trends and platform specifications.
• Maintain creativity and attention to detail while following processes.

Skills

Graphic Design

Digital Design

Social Content Creation

Animation

Portfolio Development

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Adaptability

Collaborative Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Create compelling social media assets—including graphics, animations, and video content for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Collaborate with editorial and social teams to translate ideas, stories, and cultural moments into engaging visual content.
• Design digital assets for Cosmopolitan.com, including lead images for key stories and other editorial needs.
• Partner with the video editor on post-production tasks to support an efficient workflow.
• Develop creative assets for special events and promotions while maintaining cohesive brand identities.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-moving social and editorial environment.
• Apply current design trends, platform best practices, and social specifications.
• Maintain creativity and attention to detail while following established processes and workflows.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in graphic design, digital design, social content creation, or a related area; relevant internships, freelance work, and equivalent experience are welcome.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative design work, with particular strength in social media graphics, digital content, and/or animation.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to efficiently produce polished digital creative.
• Solid understanding of major social media platforms, including their visual requirements, dimensions, and creative best practices.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative communication skills and an enthusiasm for partnering with editorial, social, video, and other creative teammates.
• A keen eye for detail, strong visual instincts, and curiosity about evolving design and social media trends.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and an eagerness to learn and take on new creative challenges.
• This temporary position is based at Hearst Tower in New York City and requires working in the office 4 days per week, initially totaling 30 hours per week.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in graphic design and digital content creation, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of social media platforms and their visual requirements. Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with editorial and creative teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Content Creation
• Time Management
• Collaborative Communication

Hard Skills

• Graphic Design
• Digital Design
• Social Content Creation
• Animation
• Portfolio Development

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Creativity
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Social Media
• Digital Content
• Visual Requirements
• Brand Identity
• Editorial Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite