Web Graphic Designer

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Fox News Network - West Los Angeles, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
West Los Angeles, CA

About the position

TMZ is seeking a talented Web Graphic Designer to join our dynamic Graphics department. This role is pivotal in creating editorial graphics and visuals for TMZ's web properties, contributing to the overall aesthetic and functionality of our digital content. The Web Graphic Designer will work closely with the Creative Director, Editorial team, Editors, and other team members to develop innovative design solutions that enhance the user experience across our platforms. This position is based in Playa Vista, CA, and reports directly to the Creative Director. In this fast-paced newsroom environment, the Web Graphic Designer will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation of graphical assets for editorial content, including photo galleries, advertising comps, and newsletters. The role requires the creation of interactive deliverables such as website designs, widgets, emails, user interfaces, style guides, and presentation materials. The designer will also contribute to the creative process by generating fresh design ideas that align with and elevate the TMZ brand. Key tasks include color correcting, sizing, and optimizing graphics and photos for web use, with a strong emphasis on utilizing Photoshop to its fullest potential. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the TMZ brand, pop culture, and current trends, enabling them to produce compelling visual content that resonates with our audience. This position demands a high level of creativity, technical skill, and the ability to thrive under pressure, particularly in a fast-paced news environment. Weekend availability is a requirement, reflecting the nature of our editorial operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform day-to-day graphical asset prep for editorial content, photo galleries, comps for advertisers, and newsletters in a fast-paced newsroom environment
  • Create interactive deliverables including website designs, widgets, emails, user interfaces, style guides and presentation collateral
  • Contribute daily to the creative process by coming up with innovative design ideas to further enhance and build the TMZ brand
  • Color correcting, sizing, and optimizing graphics and photos for the web
  • Extensive work in Photoshop

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience designing in a web-based environment (publishing/editorial preferred), large media company and/or interactive design agency
  • MUST BE A PHOTOSHOP EXPERT
  • Must have knowledge of celebrities and pop culture
  • Knowledge of sports and athletes, a plus
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced news environment
  • Deep knowledge of the TMZ brand, celebrities, and pop culture
  • A solid portfolio with interactive and/or static design examples
  • Comfortable knowledge of HTML/CSS/CMS and current development trends
  • Great communication skills with the ability to work well with dynamic personalities

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of sports and athletes

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
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