Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Overview

Based in our New York office, you will work on a wide variety of projects for advertisers and the full portfolio of Condé Nast brands, with a priority focus on design work with Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, you will work as a part of a specialized creative team within the Creative Studio, collaborating regularly with marketing and sales stakeholders. The Designer is responsible for the production of all graphic design materials, working on projects under the guidance of creative directors and design directors within the commercial team—from print ad layouts, to custom digital features, GFX treatments for video, and sponsored event collateral.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for craft and typography, generating imaginative ideas across all formats. With a strong sense of visual storytelling—through a blend of conceptual thinking, visual hierarchies, editorial layout, and motion design—you will express a distinct point of view that helps bring bold work to life for our commercial partners. You will also ensure a smooth, efficient process across projects while upholding Condé Nast’s brand voice and design standards.

While the key focus of this role will be on graphic design for the fashion, luxury, and beauty categories, the ideal candidate will be well-rounded and have demonstrated their multidimensional design skills across a variety of industries (technology, automotive and travel). We are looking for someone who is an out-of-the-box thinker who can connect the dots culturally to deliver work that resonates.

Individual & Team Responsibilities

• Translate fashion and luxury category brand briefs into compelling design concepts for commercial work with an editorial sensibility.
• Responsible for the creation of multi-platform design executions across print and digital (editorial print layouts, print production, type treatments, event collateral, social, video GFX, etc).
• Create visually impactful materials for presentations (conceptual overviews, moodboards, talent references, digital mock-ups, motion references & direction etc) while upholding brand guidelines for both Condé Nast and client brands.
• Set and maintain design standards across production to ensure alignment with Condé Nast and client expectations.
• Anticipate and interpret trends in fashion, luxury, art, and culture to inform a cohesive design language.
• Partner with art directors, editors, creative directors, and marketing leads to shape integrated campaigns that achieve business goals.
• Deep knowledge of fashion history, luxury aesthetics, and emerging cultural touchpoints for luxury consumers.
• Nurture relationships with cross-functional teams and provide the appropriate commercial perspective when collaborating with editorial teams.
• Contribute to a team culture of creative risk-taking and outside-the-box thinking.

Note: to be considered for this position you should provide links to your portfolio and relevant design work as part of your application.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• 4+ years professional experience in design teams within media, fashion brands, or premium creative agencies.
• Strong visual presentation skills.
• Ability to work in-office in NYC 4 days per week.
• Excellent ability in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, and Figma
• Ability to translate and present visual concepts through the creation of treatment decks.
• Strong passion for current design trends with a focus on typography, layout, and design systems.
• A portfolio demonstrating an ambitious body of work with a strong emphasis on design for editorial and fashion campaigns.
• Passion for and/or previous experience in the fashion & luxury industry.
• Motion design, 3D, HTML/CSS familiarity, and video editing skills are nice-to-have, but should have some familiarity with the respective workflows.
• Highly organized, with an acute attention to detail and skilled with time-management and workload prioritization.
• Passionate about brands, ideas, stories, design, and experiences with a strong cultural point of view and the ability to translate it into impactful brand campaigns.
• Knowledge of new media and A.I. is a plus.

Qualities of an Ideal Candidate

• Culturally informed - Current on music and entertainment, luxury and fashion, as well as knowledgeable about Condé Nast brands and culture. Additionally, have awareness of relevant artists, and creative vendors.
• Highly imaginative - You’re a dynamic creator with innovative ideas that challenge outdated approaches to design and advertising.
• Detail-oriented - Equally obsessed with creating memorable work and impactful campaigns that solve our client’s challenges.
• Agile and adaptable - Open to taking input from others and willing to take on essential tasks needed to get the job done.
• Think critically - You strive to come up with ideas that solve brand challenges, can manage multiple projects at once, and know when to pivot if something isn’t working.
• Have an ego-less attitude - You give credit where credit is due, bring a positive attitude to work and support your teammates in gaining visibility and opportunities.
• Social awareness - You prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and representation in every stage of the creative process and offer empathy in team collaboration.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $62,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.