Designer

Designer

Company: TED Conferences Location: New York, New York, United States Work Model: Onsite

TED is dedicated to spreading ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility, and catalyze impact. We are a non-profit organization driven by curiosity, reason, wonder, and the pursuit of knowledge. Through talks, media, convenings, and storytelling, TED influences how millions around the world think, learn, and engage.

About the TED Brand Creative Team

The TED Brand Creative team is passionate about TED's content and is focused on creating a stronger platform for the exchange of ideas globally. As part of the larger Media and Curation team, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences across various platforms, including our annual conferences, editorial channels, global distribution efforts, and new content formats.

About the Role

As a multi-disciplined creative, you will be a highly conceptual visual thinker with a keen eye for detail, capable of executing ideas from conception to completion. You will create innovative work while thinking strategically to scale ideas holistically across diverse applications and platforms. You understand how to build and evolve brand systems, with experience in both digital and print design, and a proven ability to manage projects through to production. Strong command of typography, color, and composition is essential, as is the natural integration of photography and visual storytelling. TED fosters a collaborative environment, and you should be ready to lead as a visionary on projects and support teammates in their execution. No task is too big or too small, and you will be committed to the overall health of the team. This position reports to the Design Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Work fluently within TED Brand Creative's concept-focused and strategic design process.
• Develop impactful and thoughtful concepts, experiences, designs, and identities that bring the TED brand and its initiatives to life across a wide range of touchpoints.
• Design at an extremely high level and provide a strong creative point of view.
• Concept and execute identities and brand systems for original video series, podcasts, conferences, and initiatives.
• Extend design systems for events to cover environmental graphics, books, stage design, digital marketing, social media, screen environments, templated signage, merchandise, and more.
• Create original artworks for TED's editorial channels.
• Manage print production from layout through vendor handoff, including large-format signage, conference materials, and print-ready files.
• Present designs and concepts with clarity and conviction.
• Seek out, receive, and apply feedback to push your and the team's work forward, and provide constructive feedback to other team members.

Requirements

• 3+ years of graphic design experience.
• NYC-based is preferred.
• A broad range of interests and creative skills beyond graphic design, such as illustration, motion graphics, photography, or 3D design, are valued.
• Expert fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with a strong working knowledge of designing for print (InDesign and Photoshop especially). Ability to prep files and work with vendors for accurate output is crucial.
• Expertise in Figma is a must.
• Working knowledge of digital design systems is a significant plus.
• Experience designing marketing assets (email, social, display, web) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, from concept through to the delivery of mechanicals.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new projects.
• A deeply curious mind, culturally engaged, and proactively exploring new technologies and trends within the design world.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $75,000.00 - $83,000.00.
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible paid time off and holiday schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter.