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Fragment Media Group is hiring: Editorial Graphic Designer (Contract) in Austin

Fragment Media Group
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The Daily Dot seeks a skilled designer with substantial experience in illustration, photo editing, and brand design tailored to support online editorial platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in media or news and the agility to respond rapidly to editorial needs, ensuring the production of high-quality visual content under tight deadlines.

This is a fully remote, contract position with the possibility of extended hours / opportunities.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Create quick-turnaround art requests to accompany breaking news and feature stories.
  • Collaborate closely with editors and writers to deliver impactful, on-brand visual content that enhances storytelling.
  • Work alongside the Art Desk team to develop new and innovative approaches to enhance visual content workflows.
  • Maintain and organize files and applications, ensuring that all assets are current and easily accessible.
  • Source, edit, and properly credit all visual collateral, adhering to copyright and attribution standards.
  • Contribute fresh ideas for illustrations, photo choices, and design approaches that align with the brand’s voice and editorial needs.

Requirements :

  • Proven experience as a Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing editorial illustrations, photo editing, and brand design.
  • Background in news media or a similar fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with a remote team.
  • Adaptability and creativity in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Commitment to deadlines and attention to detail in all aspects of design work.
  • Familiarity with copyright and image risk issues.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Work with a talented and supportive editorial and art team at The Daily Dot, part of Fragment Media Group.
  • Contribute to a platform that values creative input and impactful storytelling.
  • Flexible, fully remote working conditions.
  • Opportunity to collaborate on a diverse range of editorial projects that reach a wide audience.
  • How to Apply :

    Please submit your resume, a link to your design portfolio, and a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, include an example of a project with a quick turnaround and describe your approach to collaborating with an editorial team under deadline pressures.

    About Fragment Media Group

    Fragment Media Group recognizes the value of the broad and rich variety of experiences, ideas, and skills our team members bring to the business. Beyond compliance with government regulations, we are actively committed to diversity and inclusion, and we wholeheartedly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply; we strive to foster an environment that is actively safe for all our employees and taps the full potential of each employee consistent with FMG’s high standards of performance. We believe that there is an ongoing benefit to our families, employees, and community when FMG supports a diverse workforce, and we are committed to equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity / transgender status, or veteran status.

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