WELCOME TO HARTBEAT. WE ARE COMEDY. WE ARE CULTURE.

Founded by Kevin Hart, HARTBEAT is the global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture with a mission to keep the world laughing together. HARTBEAT delivers comedy through its three divisions: HARTBEAT Studios, which finances, develops and produces innovative content; HARTBEAT Media, which connects with consumers around the world through events and the company's expansive distribution network; and PULSE, the company's branded entertainment studio that serves as a creative and cultural consultancy to brand. HARTBEAT's flagship consumer brand, the LOL! Network, reaches audiences across its O&O social media, audio, and OTT partners. Led by an award-winning team, HARTBEAT is a valuable partner to the biggest entertainment companies, platforms and brands in the world, driving cultural currency and generating sales, subscriptions, buzz, and conversation with some of the most coveted audiences.

THE ROLE:

Hartbeat is seeking a Designer for the in-house creative team. The designer will be a part of a creative team working across all lines of the Hartbeat business. From studios, audio, experiential, marketing, to brand partnerships - the designer will play an instrumental role in defining the visual language and storytelling of the Hartbeat brand, its properties, and partners. The designer alongside a team of creative directors, strategists, designers, and editors will create industry defining work that taps various Hartbeat initiatives into cultural conversations via custom content, breakthrough storytelling, premium integrations, and other creative marketing solutions across Hartbeat touchpoints, platforms, and experiences.

Hartbeat Creative

Creativity is in our DNA. While anyone and everyone can be creatively inspired, we recognize the creative discipline as a core pillar that allows us to put out the best work that resonates with the culture. Our newly established Creative Department is responsible for servicing the entire company by helping to:
• Move insights to ideas
• Identify & create moments in culture that define the Hartbeat Brand
• Craft compelling narratives
• Push innovation across mediums
• Create unforgettable fan-first experiences

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the creative vision of the Hartbeat brand and create and maintain a consistent visual voice for brand assets across platforms.
• Develop unique, compelling, and innovative campaigns that move the Hartbeat brand forward.
• Distil the direction from a creative brief and execute day to day design, of marketing assets, decks, brand identity, across digital and at times printed media.
• Create promos, graphics, and show packaging and creation of additional content for digital, online, social media and VOD platforms from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with other graphic designers, editors, third-party agencies, and social team to ensure delivery of the highest quality-and brand relevant-work.
• Support leadership through the design and development of new business initiatives, collateral and presentations.
• Work with production, studios, and other division leads to create any needed graphics for Hartbeat original content including, but not limited to, one-sheets, decks, logos, style guides, mood boards, infographics, illustrations, treatments, etc.
• Create memorable key art and designs for our series, podcasts, audiobooks, and other brand initiatives.
• Manage project resourcing, always seeking to derive value and excellence from finite resourcing.
• Develop work that is consistent with a brand's personality and differentiates Hartbeat from the competition.
• Work fast, work hard, and can steer projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget.
• Deliver fresh thinking, innovative creative solutions, and impactful visual storytelling.
• Other design requirements as necessary.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years' experience in the Graphic Design field
• An excellent design portfolio with examples of branding and identity is mandatory
• Strong written, visual, and oral communication skills; able to prepare collateral and deliverables for senior management team
• Strong working knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office: Keynote, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere. After Effects is a plus!
• Superior organizational skills, time management, and the ability to multi-manage and work under quick deadlines
• Mastery of design principles and skills in animation and typography, color theory and balance typography, imagery, and composition
• Experience designing for a variety of platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot quickly
• Excellent attention to detail and a great eye for design
• Proficient Mac user
• Degree in graphic arts, visual arts, or a related creative field
• Approachable, collaborative, results-oriented, problem-solver who can work with minimal direction, evaluating best practices and offering effective solutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - not afraid to have difficult discussions
• Multicultural marketing and/or content experience, strongly preferred
• Ability to quickly pitch and execute innovative, next level concepts
• Some overtime and weekends required
• Great sense of humor, can-do attitude, and flexible with demands of a fast-paced environment
• Finds the laughter in everyday life and wants to keep the world laughing together!

WORK HARD, LAUGH HARDER

Look, it's called work for a reason. We show up for our teammates, our partners, and our audience. We're a high-energy culture, where EVERYONE IS A HEADLINER, expected to give their best performance. But that doesn't mean it can't be fun, meaningful, and inspiring. Because if you're not having fun at work, you're missing a good time!

So, if you hate fun, never like to laugh, and hardly ever smile, we have the job for you - somewhere else. But if you believe in a culture of creativity, entrepreneurialism, inclusion, hustle, and heart - while prioritizing fun and funny - you belong here.

Must be 18 years or older and willing to submit to a reference check and must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

BENEFITS

We got you! Hartbeat provides eligible employees competitive benefits, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holiday pay and generous family leave policies. We also offer 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending account and an unlimited supply of laughs on company time (aftershock giggles may spill into personal time) and more!

COMPENSATION

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and work location. In addition to the base salary, the compensation package for this role also includes a discretionary bonus, based on individual and company performance.

Hartbeat offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, that include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, family planning, paid time off, paid parental leave, several paid holidays, and more.

NOTICES

We take this seriously. Hartbeat provides 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. As an equal opportunity employer, Hartbeat will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.