Designer, Accolades

Role Overview

Forbes is seeking a Designer to join the Content & Design Studio in support of Forbes Accolades. The role focuses on production design and new product development, partnering with the Accolades, Studio, and Marketing teams to deliver high-volume post-sale materials and help scale new Accolades products.

Responsibilities

• Production & Execution

  • Produce high-volume, post-sale Accolades deliverables with accuracy and brand consistency.
  • Own production of templated assets, including:
    • PowerPoint-based product templates (e.g., order forms, sell sheets)
    • Social media cards for purchases and social marketing
    • For-purchase Forbes cover products
    • Data reports and methodology white papers supporting Forbes lists
  • Manage multiple concurrent requests with varying timelines while maintaining high quality and polish.

• New Product Support

  • Support development and rollout of new Accolades products.
  • Translate product concepts into scalable design systems.
  • Create and refine templates balancing efficiency, flexibility, and brand integrity.
  • Adapt creative for new formats, platforms, and use cases.

• Collaboration & Brand Stewardship

  • Work with Studio designers, the Art Director, and Accolades stakeholders to ensure alignment on creative direction and execution.
  • Apply Forbes brand guidelines and help identify improvements to systems and workflows.
  • Provide clear, organized design files and documentation to support long-term scalability.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional design experience across digital and print (production design preferred).
• Portfolio demonstrating strong:
  • Execution, typography, and layout
  • Attention to detail in templated and marketing-driven work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.