Senior Graphic Designer - CNBC and MS NOW
2 days ago
Englewood Cliffs
Job DescriptionCompany Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description Senior Graphic Designer Versant News is looking for a seasoned designer to become part of the Brand Design Team. As a member of the team, you will develop a comprehension of—and fluency in—both the CNBC and MSNOW brand systems, executing creative work that consistently meets established brand standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing across a wide range of platforms and touchpoints, including on-air, digital, social, DTC products, brand verticals, and live events. You will collaborate closely across the broader organization, as well as with marketing managers, writers, producers, and animators, to deliver cohesive, high-quality design solutions that adhere to, and elevate brand guidelines. You will manage multi-part projects from concept through execution, partnering with design leads and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful delivery. Qualifications * A refined design aesthetic and deep understanding of color, typography, layout and composition. * Strong ideation, concept development, and production design skills - translating strategy and editorial content into compelling visual storytelling. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions. * A thoughtful brand steward who respects standards while actively seeking opportunities to elevate, innovate, and push creative forward. * Ability to take direction and feedback from Art Directors, Creative Directors, and Marketing leads, while contributing informed creative perspectives. * Comfortable working in a cross-functional, agile team environment and partnering with peers to develop strong, insight-driven solutions. * Skilled at building strong relationships with marketers and stakeholders to understand objectives, context, and audience needs. * Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities in a fast-moving environment. * An innovation-minded problem solver who looks for better ways of working, collaborating, and creating efficiencies. * Stays current with design, media, and cultural trends. * Self-starter who takes ownership of their work, with a strong sense of initiative and commitment to consistently delivering high-quality work. Basic Qualifications: * A portfolio demonstrating both conceptual range and systematic design craft—campaign thinking, scalable design systems, and fully realized executions across platforms. * 6+ years of design and art direction within a creative agency or in-house studio; experience in a media or broadcast environment preferred. Desired Characteristics: * A passion for brand design shown through thoughtful ideation, precise execution and strategic problem-solving. * A true team player with the ability to jump-in when needed. * Self-reliant with a clear sense of ownership and accountability across projects. * The ability to adapt and thrive under tight deadlines, with an assertive mindset and graceful manner. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Additional Information: • Please include a link to your online portfolio or relevant work samples as part of your application., • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office a minimum of three days per week., • This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks., • $45/hour - $60/hour Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to . VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.
