Illustrator/Graphic

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 159-year legacy. Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. We’re seeking a creative and driven Creative Marketing Designer - Motion at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN to own brand and cross-functional creative work, with a focus on motion and video. This role shares the majority of its responsibilities with the Creative Marketing Designer — Brand role, while bringing dedicated motion graphics and video production capability to the team. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you’ll collaborate daily with the Senior Creative Marketing Designer and the broader Growth & Marketing team.

Create and produce brand creative assets across digital, print, and social platforms.

Maintain brand and sub-brand consistency across all creative outputs and channels.

Contribute to brainstorming sessions with creative input on campaign concepting.

Collaborate with the Senior Creative Marketing Designer to build and maintain design systems and templates (Email, RON, Social, ROP).

Develop and produce motion graphics and video content for social, email, and campaign deliverables.

Build mood boards and concept decks to communicate how creative concepts connect to campaign goals.

Partner with the Senior Creative Marketing Designer to explore AI-based motion and video tools (e.g., Build proficiency in cross-functional coordination platforms to independently manage coverage when needed.

Draft baseline copy for owned projects, while relying on campaign partners for core messaging direction.

Design and produce email creative for brand and sub-brand campaigns, from concept through final layout.

Preferably a BFA in a relevant field.

Experience and/or interest with motion graphics and video editing software (After Effects, Premiere, or equivalent).

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop as well as Figma.

Strong typography and layout skills, including email design.

Attention to detail and ability to work within brand guidelines while pushing the brand forward.

Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Comfort learning and navigating new platforms and marketing systems, including but not limited to AI applications.

A portfolio demonstrating relevant creative and motion work.

S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) match, healthcare coverage – medical, dental, and vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a broad range of other benefits. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a typical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, mouse, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.

Work from home office environment may differ from the physical offices in Minneapolis, MN.

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Modern Downtown Office: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.

Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

2025 award winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 recognition.

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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