Visual Designer, Contractor | Lonely Planet

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.

What You’ll Do

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

Benefits

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): 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 or 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com.

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