Senior Designer

Hearst Health

Leading the creative direction of commerce design across 20+ brands at Hearst Magazines. Establishing workflows and processes for high-quality design output in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day design function for Hearst Magazines’ centralized commerce editorial team, supporting shopping content across a portfolio of 20+ brands.
Create compelling visual assets, including lead images for shopping stories, while developing scalable creative templates for web, social, and emerging platforms.
Establish, refine, and maintain design systems, workflows, templates, and best practices that improve consistency and efficiency across the team.
Identify operational opportunities and implement scalable solutions that enhance creative output, collaboration, and overall team performance.
Partner closely with editorial, commerce, and brand-level art teams to ensure creative work reflects each brand's unique identity while supporting business goals.
Drive projects independently, balancing speed, quality, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume commerce environment.
Help evolve the long-term structure of the commerce design function by introducing processes that support growth and scalability.
Manage freelance design resources and budgets as needed to support business priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional design experience in digital editorial, commerce, or a related content-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to combine hands-on creative execution with strategic thinking around design systems, workflows, and operational improvements.
Strong visual storytelling skills with the ability to design across multiple brand aesthetics, audiences, and digital platforms.
Experience developing scalable creative processes, templates, and design systems that improve team efficiency.
Advanced proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Familiarity with motion design, GIF creation, illustration, video, and content management systems is a plus.
Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional partners.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with minimal oversight and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

design experiencevisual storytellingcreative executiondesign systemsworkflowsoperational improvementsscalable creative processestemplatesmotion designGIF creation

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsproblem-solving skillsleadershipstrategic thinkinginfluenceadaptabilityinitiativecontinuous improvement mindset