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Sr. Designer (Motion Graphics Specialist)
ComplexLos Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jan 2025
About the role
Company And Culture
Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.
Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.
Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.
Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.
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Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.
Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.
Why Were Hiring
Our team is growing and looking for strong support within our creative team. You would work closely with Brand Partnership design crew and creative leadership to execute client deliverables through approved art direction or treatments and posted across our platforms, within live events or shoots. Our passion around the Complex brand continues to grow through compelling and editorialized visual storytelling. You possess a foundational knowledge of our cultural space, paired with an elevated taste level in line with trends and forecasting what’s next in all things design and graphic. We are looking for a collaborative and positive team member to execute a range of digital, print or merch projects within our work streams and across cross-functional teams. This may include Account, Strategy, Production, Promo, Editorial and Experiential amongst others.
Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.
Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.
Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.
Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.
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Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.
Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.
Why Were Hiring
Our team is growing and looking for strong support within our creative team. You would work closely with Brand Partnership design crew and creative leadership to execute client deliverables through approved art direction or treatments and posted across our platforms, within live events or shoots. Our passion around the Complex brand continues to grow through compelling and editorialized visual storytelling. You possess a foundational knowledge of our cultural space, paired with an elevated taste level in line with trends and forecasting what’s next in all things design and graphic. We are looking for a collaborative and positive team member to execute a range of digital, print or merch projects within our work streams and across cross-functional teams. This may include Account, Strategy, Production, Promo, Editorial and Experiential amongst others.
The ideal candidate will have
- A keen eye for the details including typography, compositions and layout.
- A finger on the pulse of what’s new in design and culture.
- Background designing with provided brand guidelines, given assets, graphic language or creating a bespoke graphics kit for any given project.
- Expertise ideating graphics and the technical motion skills to bring video graphics to life in after effects with given references and a fresh perspective to execution.
- A solutions-orientated mindset and a track record of multi-tasking in fast paced environments.
- A demonstrated ability to interpret internal and external creative feedback with a high level of urgency, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Strong collaborator with an elevated sense of graphic design: innovation lens within typography, grid use and hierarchy of information.
- Proficient in latest Mac software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Light Room) Google Slides, Figma, ReadyMag, an understanding of UX/UI and any other relevant motion, render software, HTML, CSS is a plus!
- Impressive, wide-ranging portfolio (brand and editorial).
- Strong understanding of the Complex brand.
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines and handle quick turnarounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Open to embracing AI if needed (Chat GPT, MidJourney or other relevant composition engines).
What You’ll Do
- Produce custom graphics, ideate and execute mockups, compositions, and other visual assets.
- Add motion language and animation to still graphics in preparation for shipping to a video editor.
- Prep and create graphic packages for motion graphics in post production.
- Create mood boards and source reference imagery for creative presentations.
- Collaborate across depa
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