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Complex

Freelance Design Director

Location: Los Angeles · Category: Product & Design · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 24, 2026 · Verified: Oct 7, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This freelance role leads design for Complex's Brand Partnerships team, creating visual assets across digital and physical mediums. The Design Director will work cross-functionally with branded content, account management, and experiential teams to deliver innovative graphic design, social design, display media, and merchandise concepts.
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Youth culture publisher blending media, commerce and live events.

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