05.08.12
posted by jdeyoung
Come join the talented team at Chicago Magazine. We are currently seeking an Art Director, someone who will lead the editorial design department of the nation's largest monthly city magazine, an award-winning perfect-bound glossy.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with editors to create and oversee the overall look of the magazine, making it vibrant, fresh, and smart for a sophisticated reader
Supervise two staff designers and the staff photo editor; hire and manage art interns and freelancers as needed
Design each month's cover and some feature stories; oversee/approve the design of the rest of the magazine and all the photos, illustrations, and graphics that appear in it
Manage the art and photo department budget
Coordinate with the production and editorial departments to make sure deadlines are met
Make sure the magazine's overall brand, including its website and other digital products, has a consistent visual presentation.