Digital Art Designer, Vogue Italia (Freelancer)

The foundation of Vogue’s leadership and authority is the brand’s unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in — how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.Job Description

Location:

Milano, MI

The Role

Condé Nast Italy is looking for a talented and business-oriented Digital Art Designer to collaborate in the development of a sophisticated and vibrant look and feel for the digital platforms of Vogue Italia. The role sets and evolves the visual tone and feel of Vogue Italia on the website and the digital platforms of the brand, overseeing design brand strategy and creative ideation and  working closely with the Global Creative Team. They will have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment across all platforms, with a focus on the brand’s Print and Digital editions and brand’s presence on social platforms

Please note that this role will collaborate with Condé Nast Italy as a freelancer using an Italian VAT Number (P. IVA)

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Creative Director, Head of Editorial Content, and Local Editorial Leads to develop and uphold a cohesive visual language across platforms, ensuring consistency and excellence in all visual outputs

• Design layouts and visuals for covers and features across both print and digital media, maintaining the brand’s aesthetic

• Create high-quality graphics and animations tailored for diverse digital platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Website, and Newsletters

• Develop visually engaging content for digital campaigns, including motion graphics and video content aligned with the brand's tone and identity

• Collaborate with editorial, creative, and sales teams to meet diverse media needs while ensuring the highest level of visual execution

• Produce sketches, storyboards, and rough drafts to visualize and communicate creative ideas

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions to generate innovative concepts for digital experiences that captivate and inspire the audience

• Translate business objectives into elegant, innovative, and intuitive design solutions, balancing user needs, brand goals, and technological constraints

• Ideate original artwork (e.g., illustrations, infographics, icons, animations) where needed, to elevate storytelling and user engagement

• Track, manage, and maintain assigned budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources

Primary Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, or a similar creative field

• Full professional proficiency in Italian and English language, written and spoken 

• Proven expertise in print design, web design, and digital platforms, demonstrated through a robust portfolio of work

• Strong knowledge of motion graphics, with experience in creating animations and video content for social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok

• Familiarity with the latest social media trends and ability to integrate these trends into visually engaging content

• Hands-on experience in logo design, typography, color theory, web layout design, image selection, and package design

• A creative mindset that values innovation and embraces experimental approaches to storytelling and content presentation

• Strong understanding of branded design principles and editorial workflows, with an ability to stay ahead of editorial design trends across platforms

• Ability to actively collaborate in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, demonstrating flexibility and versatility across media types

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities

• Team player, proactive self-starter, and skilled multitasker with a talent for finding solutions

• Proficiency in industry-standard tools, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, After Effects and Office Suite, with experience using K4

• Knowledge of html/css/javascript as ability to communicate with product developers is a plus

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.