Design Director

Job Description

About Motorsport Network:Motorsport Network is a global multimedia platform focused on the motorsport and automotive industries. The Company operates a diverse range of platforms to deliver engaging content, community interaction, and innovative solutions to its audience. Theseinclude Motorsport.com, Autosport.com, Motor1.com, InsideEVs.com, and several other racing/automotive-focused websites. The network also comprises a vibrant social media presence and a streaming platform, Motorsport.tv, for seamless access to motorsport news,live coverage, videos, and exclusive interviews. The Company is seeking a Design Director to join its dynamic team.Location:Hybrid with at least three days a week in our New York HeadquartersReports to:This role reports to the Chief Product Officer and will partner with engineering, product, business, and editorial leads to deliver on aggressive growth goals.Position Overview:The Director of Design will serve as the hands-on strategic leader for all visual and UI/UX design elements across the media properties of Motorsport Network. This role is integral to defining and maintaining a unified design language that aligns with brandvalues while optimizing user experience across multiple media platforms.ÂKey Responsibilities:

• Strategic Design Leadership
  • Maintain and implement a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with the organizationâs goals and objectives.
  • Work closely with the Chief Product Officer to understand product roadmaps and determine design priorities.
• Team Management and Development
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing design team.
  • Facilitate inter-departmental collaboration to ensure seamless design execution.
• Visual DesignÂ
  • Guide the conceptualization and execution of high-quality visual assets including graphics, illustrations, and interactive elements.
  • Establish and maintain visual design guidelines to ensure a consistent and coherent brand image.
  • Lead initiatives to improve the visual storytelling across various media channels.
• User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
  • Oversee the design of intuitive and visually compelling interfaces for web, mobile, and other media platforms.
  • Conduct usability tests, A/B tests, and analyze user feedback to continually improve the user experience.
• Brand Identity and Consistency
  • Maintain brand consistency across all media properties.
  • Create and manage a design system to be employed across various products and platforms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Liaise with other departments, including Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing, to ensure design is aligned with overall strategy.
  • Present design proposals and outcomes to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Budget and Resource Allocation
  • Manage design budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Performance Metrics
  • Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of design strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional media design experience, with at least 5 years in a hands-on leadership role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a track record of innovative design solutions in media or related industries.
• Proficiency in design software such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Exceptional skills in project management and team leadership including leveraging third party resources.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Compensation:We expect the salary for this position to be in the range of $125,000 to $150,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.ÂApplication Process:Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio.The annual base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 with bonus opportunity.Motorsport Network Media LLC has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, levelof education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the companyâs pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and jobdescriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreastof any changes. Thank you for your interest in joining Motorsport Network!