Senior Visual Designer, Dow Jones
$50-180k
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$50-180k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
- 5-7 years of professional design experience in an agency or design studio setting
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and design systems
- Hands-on UI design experience
- A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand identity, digital design, and creative execution
- Expert level skill in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); proficiency in Figma
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute to projects in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- As a senior visual designer for the Dow Jones Brand Marketing team, you will play an important role in defining and supporting the visual identity and UI design of our brands across various marketing channels
- Your design work will contribute to the growth and engagement of our audience, leveraging your skills to communicate the integrity, intelligence, and innovation that Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal represents
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and play an integral role in the development and execution of creative projects
- Brand Design & Visual Identity: Contribute to the development and implementation of Dow Jones’ visual identity across digital, print, and environmental branding. Ensure design consistency and quality standards across different touch points
- Creative Collaboration: Work with marketing, editorial, and product teams to develop visually compelling creative strategies that enhance brand recognition and drive engagement
- Design Execution: Hands-on design work, including the creation and scaling of marketing collateral, digital campaigns, event branding, and promotional materials
- Design for Digital Platforms: UI Design for web / app environments, and digital assets while meeting and exceeding digital-first / mobile-first and accessibility standards
- Content Design: Translate content wireframes into visual designs, develop content wireframes in response to copy and copy strategy, have keen awareness of how design and language are working together
- Innovation: Stay informed about design trends, technologies, and best practices. Suggest innovative design solutions that enhance user experience and engagement
- Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to ensure design aligns with business goals and editorial standards
Otta's take
Xav Kearney
CTO of Otta
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
Founders
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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