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Art Director, Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone magazine seeks an Art Director with exceptional design and organizational skills. This person will report directly to the Design Director, must be able to produce pages with strong sophisticated design and typography and will also oversee day to day management of an art department which is working on multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously. In addition, the candidate must have a strong background in working with and directing illustrators. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. Qualifications: --10 years' design experience at a consumer magazine --5 years' effective management experience --Must be a great designer with attention to detail --Ability to understand and execute the Design Director's aesthetic --Must be a conceptual thinker --Enjoys working in a team --Able to identify potential problems and solve them --Experience in CS5.5: InDesign, K4 required, Photoshop and Illustrator desired --Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills --Tablet experience is a plus

Deputy Art Director for Rollingstone.com

The Deputy Art Director for Rollingstone.com is responsible for overseeing all design aspects of rollingstone.com, creating and delivering an innovative, user-friendly interface that is consistent with the sophisticated design of the print version of Rolling Stone. The site, which is expanding rapidly, is currently undergoing an extensive redesign, and the Online Deputy Art Director will play a central role in defining and reshaping the overall visual presentation. Must have extensive design experience, a dynamic vision of the current digital universe, and the ability to translate editorial concepts into exciting designs that reflect the Rolling Stone brand. The Deputy Art Director will be a team player with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, come up with alternative solutions on the fly, and take an idea and run with it. Deputy Art Director will also work on special print projects when necessary. The position will report directly to the Art Director of Rolling Stone magazine. RESPONSIBILITES * Maintains all brand guidelines and visual styles used on Rolling Stone and online marketing campaigns to ensure consistency in the brand's online presence under the direction of the magazine's Art Director. * Collaborates directly with the magazine's Art Director, as well as Rolling Stone editorial team to conceive and execute design projects on tight deadlines. * Responsible for aligning creative concept with technical specifications. * Design ongoing website updates (special features, new promotions, etc).