Lonely Planet is seeking a talented and creative Contract Visual Designer to join our team. This role will be responsible for creating compelling static and motion graphics to support print and digital content, including partnerships and advertising materials, social media graphics, marketing collateral and event materials. The designer will report to the Principal Visual Designer and collaborate closely with the Product, Partnerships, Editorial, and Marketing teams across the organization.

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What You’ll Do:

Work with the Principal Visual Designer and creative team to create designs across Lonely Planet’s multiple brand channels including:

• Develop creative across go-to-market, sponsorship, and out-of-home marketing initiatives
• Concept design, and animate motion assets for campaigns, brand content, pitches, and live events
• Design high-impact email campaigns and social media assets, including grid posts, carousels, and stories.
• Create client-facing pitch decks, strategy visuals, and presentation materials that clearly articulate ideas and value
• Contribute to the development of scalable visual design principles and lightweight guidelines aligned with the Lonely Planet brand system
• Interpret brand and campaign briefs into compelling visual narratives that drive engagement and conversion
• Ensure consistency, craft, and quality across all static and motion touchpoints while pushing creative boundaries within brand guidelines
• Uphold a refined, premium brand aesthetic across every customer-facing experience

What we're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• At least 3 years of professional design experience across digital and print media, with demonstrated experience creating motion or animated content
• Experience creating graphics for social media, email marketing, web, print and promotional materials
• Experience creating motion assets for presentations, social and digital campaigns
• Proven experience preparing files for both digital publication and professional print production
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop - good working knowledge of After Effects for motion design and animation
• Proficiency in Figma
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and developing new visual and motion assets as needed
• Strong typographic skills and attention to visual detail

Related Skills:

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative, effective and visually cohesive work, including examples of motion and animated design
• Ability to manage feedback and revisions constructively and professionally
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of timing, pacing and visual storytelling for motion design
• Knowledge of basic video editing workflows a plus
• Experience in marketing or communications environments preferred

Compensation:

New York City Total Cash Compensation Range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential.  That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy.  Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

Who We Are:

Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

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