Job Description

Be Part of What’s Next

Design work that people actually stop scrolling for.

Hearst Magazines is looking for a Senior Designer to help drive high-impact, performance-focused digital marketing across our iconic portfolio of brands. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution—creating social-first, motion-driven creative that connects with audiences and delivers results.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead digital creative projects from concept through delivery across social, email, and web
• Design and evolve scalable campaign systems across multiple Hearst brands
• Translate marketing goals into bold, performance-driven creative executions
• Partner closely with Consumer Marketing teams to deliver engaging, high-performing campaigns
• Create social-first content that strengthens brand presence and drives audience engagement
• Stay current on competitive, cultural, and platform trends to keep creative fresh and effective
• Manage multiple projects and timelines while maintaining high creative standards

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• A strong digital designer with a standout, social-first portfolio and motion graphics expertise
• Experience designing across multiple platforms, formats, and brand voices
• Deep understanding of design fundamentals including typography, hierarchy, color, and composition
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively
• A fast, thoughtful problem-solver who performs well under pressure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Clear communicator who is collaborative, reliable, and accountable
• Hybrid work environment: based in NYC, with an expectation of 4 days per week in the office

Benefits (What We Offer)

• 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 perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between $87,000 – $88,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.