Fairchild Media Group: Graphic Designer

Fairchild Media Group is seeking a creative and organized Graphic Designer to shape and support the visual expression and promotion of its industry-leading brands – WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News and Sourcing Journal. This role will develop creative across brand marketing, sales materials, live events and custom content for print, digital, social, video and environmental applications.

The Designer will partner closely with the Deputy Art Director, Fairchild Live events team, Fairchild Studio custom content team and cross-functional stakeholders across marketing, sales and editorial. This position reports to the VP, Marketing.

As FMG values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling, on-brand visual assets for WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc. and Sourcing Journal.
• Design marketing and promotional materials supporting brand initiatives, audience development and business goals.
• Design creative for live events, including invitations, signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding, stage screens, programs and event collateral.
• Support Fairchild Studio with visual concepts and multi-platform layouts for custom content programs, branded storytelling and client campaigns.
• Create assets for print, digital, social media, email, video and other emerging platforms.
• Translate creative concepts into polished designs that maintain brand consistency while adapting to different audiences and channels.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Art Director to develop concepts, refine layouts and uphold visual standards.
• Work with marketing, sales, events, custom content and other internal teams to interpret briefs and deliver work on schedule.
• Prepare production-ready files and coordinate with printers, vendors and other external partners as needed.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen the visual identity and market presence of Fairchild’s brands.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in media, publishing, fashion, beauty, retail, events, advertising or a related creative environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, branding and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of both print and digital design.
• Strong understanding of scale, proportion and legibility when designing for environmental and large-format applications.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and carry them through to final execution.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for live events, environmental graphics or large-format applications.
• Experience creating sales presentations, branded content, sponsorship materials or client-facing marketing collateral.
• Experience designing for fashion, beauty, retail, publishing or business-to-business media brands.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, video editing or designing assets for video platforms.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and adapting creative across multiple brands.
• Knowledge of print production, file preparation and vendor specifications.

A good faith estimate of the salary is $67,500 upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s All About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.
We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Fairchild Media Group
FMG, publisher of WWD, Beauty Inc. Footwear News, and Sourcing Journal is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries. We provide a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, tech leaders, consumers, and trend-makers.

About WWD
WWD is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, consumers, and trend-makers.

About Beauty Inc
Beauty Inc is the insider’s guide to the global Beauty community. Offering six franchise printed issues per year, a weekly news-based digital publication, and expanded coverage on wwd.com, Beauty Inc is highly-regarded for comprehensive reporting on industry trends and marketplace developments and is considered the premier source for in-depth coverage on all aspects of the Beauty, Wellness and Retail communities.

About Footwear News
Footwear News is the ultimate source for senior footwear and fashion executives, providing an insider’s perspective on top news, trends and strategies. FN keeps you and your business a step ahead on the retailing, manufacturing and financial aspects of the footwear industry. FN spotlights the hottest new designers, newsmakers, and business leaders, as well as reporting on the most groundbreaking fashion trends and more.

About Sourcing Journal Media
Sourcing Journal Media, LLC is the largest, most comprehensive and authoritative B2B resource for executives working in the apparel, textile and footwear industries. We produce publications and events under the Sourcing Journal and Rivet brands, empowering industry leaders with essential news, expert commentary and in-depth analysis to navigate every aspect of their business.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than
500 million
people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

Our Companies & Brands

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint
PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in
New York
and
Los Angeles
, with additional offices spanning
14 countries
worldwide.

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