Designer

About Forbes and the Opportunity

Forbes is a globally recognized media company with over a century-long reputation for highlighting success and innovation. Reaching over 140 million monthly readers worldwide, Forbes connects influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators across industries through its journalism, events, and local editions. The Forbes Content & Design Studio is currently seeking a creative and dedicated Designer to join the Multiplatform Content Design team. This team blends visual design, user experience, and motion graphics to produce impactful digital content in collaboration with Forbes teams and top global brands.

Role Responsibilities

• Create compelling, user-centric designs for premium on- and off-platform brand experiences including immersive articles, landing pages, interactive features, and videos.
• Interpret client briefs and content objectives into clear and engaging visual concepts, managing the design process from initial idea through refined final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with branded content editors to ensure design and narrative form cohesive content experiences.
• Maintain adherence to Forbes editorial standards and client brand guidelines while balancing creativity and practical execution across multiple projects.
• Develop social media content tailored to platform norms, including carousels, GIFs, motion graphics, and short videos.
• Create innovative social-first concepts that complement premium campaigns or stand independently, adapting to fast-evolving formats and trends.
• Utilize social engagement data and audience insights to refine designs and boost interaction.
• Design polished concept mockups and materials to support new business proposals and pre-sale efforts.
• Contribute to evolving a library of templates and reusable assets to enhance quality and efficiency in pre-sale projects.
• Produce design assets that recap and promote Forbes Live events, expanding their impact across platforms.
• Efficiently manage competing priorities and deadlines without compromising quality.
• Adopt and explore new technologies and tools, including AI-assisted design workflows, to advance creativity and productivity.
• Lead and participate in creative sessions, brainstorms, and peer reviews, fostering constructive feedback to elevate the team’s work.

Candidate Profile

• At least 3 years of experience in digital or interaction design, preferably within editorial, branded content, or agency environments.
• Portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design solutions to complex problems.
• Exceptional skills in visual communication with attention to layout, hierarchy, typography, and color theory.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms with good knowledge of platform-specific best practices.
• Proficiency in motion design and fast-paced, pitch-oriented work environments.
• Strong command of design software such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with clear, logical thinking.
• Flexible, solution-driven approach and meticulous attention to detail.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional growth.

Additional Information

The annual salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $80,000. Forbes reserves the right to modify compensation and job responsibilities as needed and recommends candidates review listings periodically to stay informed of changes.

This role may evolve, requiring adaptability to new duties as business priorities shift. Forbes supports flexible work arrangements and this remote position is open only to applicants residing in the following U.S. states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Candidates outside these states cannot be considered at this time due to operational and compliance constraints.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and staff privacy. This listing includes notice of E-Verify participation.