Art Director, Events

New York, NY
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Job Description

Job Title
Art Director, Events
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.The Events team at Dotdash Meredith is responsible for the creation and execution of all Signature Events held by brands across the DDM portfolio. We are building a design team to support these Signature Events.

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a Senior Designer to produce a wide variety of both digital and printed assets (from lamp post banners to websites) for these events. This person must be familiar and comfortable with designing for a large subset of the DDM portfolio of brands.

To successfully produce these events this person will work collaboratively with event producers, DDM executives, local and national talent, photographers, and other various vendors. This is a unique role that will require a broad set of skills. This person must also be willing to travel to all DDM Signature Events to provide onsite art support and art direct photoshoots.

II. Essential Job Functions
  • Design look & feel of DDM Signature events and their corresponding materials
  • Facilitate Production of Designed Assets with external vendors
  • Onsite Art Direction & Design Support at DDM Events
Responsibilities:
  • Concept ideas for the look & feel of DDM events
  • Design printed materials for events and work with print shops to ensure they are produced correctly
  • Art direct photoshoots at DDM events
  • Attend DDM Signature events and provide onsite art support (ensure proper installation of produced artwork, produce last minute changes where needed)
  • Design and assist in the production of merchandise that is sold at DDM events
  • Contribute to the design of DDM event advertising and the design of event websites
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director on bringing DDM brands content to life in physical spaces

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience
Experience: 3-5 Years Experience as a designer
% Travel Required (Approximate): Expect to travel 3-5 times per year for events or event prep. 10%
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Strong Typography Skills
  • Editorial Design Skills
  • Publishing Industry Experience
  • Motion graphics a plus
  • Illustration skills a plus
  • Web Design skills a plus
  • Flexible, willing to work with short deadlines and changing priorities
  • Comfortable communicating with Sponsors, Vendors, DDM Executives, external DDM clients while onsite at DDM Signature Events
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing
ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com
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Pay Range
Salary: New York: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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