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Print Designer Assistant Level

DESIGNER (Assistant level), TOPIX MEDIA LAB Topix Media Lab is seeking a creative, energetic, hard-working and independent print designer. WHO YOU ARE A print designer with a year or two of experience who is ready to step up to the next level--designing features, infographics and even creating and art directing entire magazines while working closely with the creative director. You're a design- and type-geek who lives and breathes print, a whiz at InDesign and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Print Designer, assistant level

DESIGNER (Assistant level), TOPIX MEDIA LAB Topix Media Lab is seeking a creative, energetic, hard-working and independent print designer. You are a print designer with a year or two of experience who is ready to step up to the next level--designing features, infographics and even creating and art directing entire magazines while working closely with the creative director. You're a design- and type-geek who lives and breathes print, a whiz at InDesign and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Print Designer, assistant level

DESIGNER (Assistant level), TOPIX MEDIA LAB  Topix Media Lab is seeking a creative, energetic, hard-working and independent print designer. WHO YOU ARE A print designer with a  year or two of experience who is ready to step up to the next level--designing features, infographics and even creating and art directing entire magazines while working closely with  the creative director. You're a design- and type-geek who lives and breathes print, a whiz at InDesign and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.  

Print Designer, assistant level

DESIGNER (Assistant level), TOPIX MEDIA LAB  Topix Media Lab is seeking a creative, energetic, hard-working and independent print designer. WHO YOU ARE A print designer with a  year or two of experience who is ready to step up to the next level--designing features, infographics and even creating and art directing entire magazines while working closely with  the creative director. You're a design- and type-geek who lives and breathes print, a whiz at InDesign and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.  

Assistant Photo Editor

We (Topix Media Lab) are on the hunt for an associate photo editor-- Job includes stock research and management of other photo resources, light retouching (silhouetting, darkening/lightening behind text, extending images) credits and budget management etc we are a small publishing company based in the financial district. We create special issue newsstand-only magazines for a wide variety of clients such as Disney, Marvel, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Newsweek, Investigation Discovery, CBS, and on and on--take a look at our online store to get an idea of the kind of products we create: http://onnewsstandsnow.com Cool, right? We are looking to fill this position ASAP. We need someone who is independent and able to juggle multiple projects in a very fast-paced (but super fun) environment. We are a true "lab" in that we create every magazine in-house with an amazingly talented team of writers, editors, designers and photo editors This position includes full health benefits and paid vacation

Children's Book Designer

WHO YOU ARE A print designer with at least three years experience designing branded print books for kids, a seasoned professional comfortable with children's content such as Disney, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon etc. You're a design and type geek who lives and breathes children's books, a whiz at InDesign and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. This is a temporary, project-based position that could lead to a permanent position. WHO WE ARE Located in New York's financial district, Topix Media Lab is a growing and dynamic publishing company producing books and special newsstand magazines for a diverse group of clients that includes Newsweek, Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Women's Health, John Wayne and many more. Our talented staff of editors, photo editors and designers work as a team, fostering an environment of innovation where everyone is encouraged to cook up ambitious ideas and out-of-the-box solutions PLEASE: Do not apply for this position if you are not able to work on-site in New York City. PLEASE PART 2: Do not apply for this position if you do not have experience working with children's branded content and/or books

Children's Book Designer

Seeking a print designer with 3-5 years of experience in book and magazine design with an emphasis on the childrens' market. You're a design and type geek who lives and breathes print, a whiz at InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. The talent to produce colorful and engaging graphic elements and gorgeous infographics for kids is a must. Knowledge and love for Disney's iconic characters required.

Designer, Topix Media Lab

WHO YOU ARE A print designer with a year or two of experience who is ready to step up to the next level--designing features, infographics and even creating and art directing entire magazines while working closely with the creative director. You're a design and type geek who lives and breathes magazines, a whiz at InDesign and PhotoShop and an independent, easy-going design specialist with a sense of humor and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. WHO WE ARE Located in New York's financial district, Topix Media Lab is a growing and dynamic publishing company producing books and special newsstand magazines for a diverse group of clients that includes Newsweek, Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Women's Health, John Wayne and many more. Our talented staff of editors, photo editors and designers work as a team, fostering an environment of innovation where everyone is encouraged to cook up ambitious ideas and out-of-the-box solutions

Spring Semester Design Intern

Looking for Part-time design intern for our small, dynamic magazine & book publishing company. This is not about getting coffee--you will design pages for major magazines from Newsweek, CBS, TV Guide, Men's Health, Disney and other clients. Candidate must have some level of proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop. Internship is unpaid in exchange for school credit.

Fall Semester Magazine Design Intern

We are looking for a design intern for the fall semester. This is a part-time unpaid internship in exchange for school credit. Candidate must receive credit from their school in order to qualify. Experience in Photoshop and InDesign a must. Tasks will include some production work (retouching and silhouetting photography) and designing pages for our magazines.

Associate Art Director Print magazines

Topix Media Lab YOU ARE obsessed with magazine design and love the look and feel of the printed page. Creative, hardworking, a whiz with InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator. A typography geek with a passion for cool graphics and stylish yet classic design. 2+ years of print magazine design experience is absolutely a must. A team player who can handle multiple tasks and a sometimes daunting workload in an accurate and professional manner. Someone who appreciates a decidedly non-corporate environment, working with a small but dedicated (and fun) team of like-minded pros. A dedicated fan of pop culture--music, movies, history, television, sports, fitness, cooking, etc. You'll report to both the Art Director and the Creative Director, and you'll assist in supervising both designers and interns. WE ARE a small but fast-growing publishing company in the Financial District. We publish up to 100 high-end, collectible, newsstand-only magazines per year. We partner with established brands such as Newsweek, Women's Health, Discovery Channel, Men's Health, WWE, TV Guide Magazine, Scientific American, CBS, SPIN and many others (the list seemingly grows every day). Our products are high-quality keepsakes on glossy paper with a diverse range of subject matters--Elvis, Women Who Kill, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, Fall Baking, the Grateful Dead and even Call of Duty. We work in a tight-knit, informal atmosphere but we produce some of the best magazines in the business. Contact us at steven@topixmedia.com

Magazine Design Intern

Seeking a kick-ass creative design student looking to get their foot in the door at a growing custom publishing company. As a design intern you'll work directly with our creative director and help our small but energetic staff create an entirely new magazine every week. We're a fast-paced office and our design team works at a rapid pace, so those without an expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite will likely be a little out of their depth. We expect you to bring a designer's eye, an editor's brain, and an artist's soul to every project we'll task you with working on, which might be anything from turning copy into a gorgeous layout or working hand in hand with our Creative Director to create a template for a future publication. Every day is different. Will their be the occasional day where you silo 30 images? Sure. But those days will be full of great music, terrible jokes, and a ton of hands-on experience in the publishing industry. We're staffed by veterans from the magazine industry who have worked at titles such as Rolling Stone, FHM, Men's Health, People, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly and Jane, and we create magazines for brands such as Newsweek, Reader's Digest, CBS, and TV Guide. As an intern you'll have the opportunity to both work with and learn from pros on the forefront of the ever-changing publishing world. The internship is unpaid and MUST be used for college credit. We also offer opportunities for advancement within our office as well as valuable connections to others in the business and publishing industries. Interested applicants should reply with a resume, a link to your portfolio, and a short cover letter explaining why we can't live without you.

Senior Designer

SEEKING: Senior Designer for Custom Publishing Company We are Topix Media Lab, a custom publishing company seeking someone at the senior designer level. You are...possibly the person who will help us end our search. You'll work directly with our creative director and help our small but energetic staff create a different magazine every two weeks. We're a fast-paced office and our design team works at lightning speed, so those without an expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite will likely be out of their depth. We're also seeking someone who doesn't need a lot of hand holding, because--if it wasn't already clear--we've got a lot of work to do. We expect you to bring a designer's eye, an editor's brain and an artist's soul to every project we'll task you with working on, which might be anything from turning copy into a gorgeous layout or working hand in hand with our Creative Director to create an entire template for a future publication. Every day is different. We're staffed by veterans from the magazine industry who have worked at titles such as Rolling Stone, FHM, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, People and Jane, and we create magazines for brands such as Newsweek, Reader's Digest and TV Guide Magazine. We'd love to add you to our team, assuming you're amazing. Interested applicants should reply with a resume, a link to your portfolio and a short cover letter explaining why we can't live without you. At a glance requirements: -Must be able to handle multiple projects at once in a very fast-paced environment -2 years plus experience in consumer print magazine design -Expert in InDesign (emphasis on speed and accuracy) -Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop -Under supervision of creative director, ability to create original templates from ground-up for magazines ranging across wide subject areas. -A sense of humor, please, for the love of God

Design Intern

Seeking a creative design student or recent grad looking to get their foot in the door at a growing custom publishing company. As a design intern you'll work directly with our creative director and help our small but energetic staff create a different magazine every two weeks. We're a fast-paced office and our design team works at a rapid pace, so those without an expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite will likely be a little out of their depth. We expect you to bring a designer's eye, an editor's brain and an artist's soul to every project we'll task you with working on, which might be anything from turning copy into a gorgeous layout or working hand in hand with our Creative Director to create a template for a future publication. Every day is different. Will there be the occasional day where you silo 30 images? Sure. But those days will be full of great music, terrible jokes and a ton of hands-on experience in the publishing industry. The internship is unpaid, but can be used for college credit. We also offer opportunities for advancement within our Bryant Park office as well as valuable connections to others in the business and publishing industries. Interested applicants should reply with a resume, a link to your portfolio and a short cover letter explaining why we can't live without you.

Part-time Senior Designer, Rolling Stone

PART-TIME SENIOR DESIGNER Rolling Stone is currently seeking a part-time senior designer. Qualified candidate should be an experienced, independent designer who works well in a team environment. Must possess strong typographic skills and a sophisticated design sense. Attention to detail and the ability to handle tight deadlines required. Responsibilities Part-time designer will design pages and assist in all aspects of production for various special issues under the supervision of the Design Director and design pages for the regular magazine when needed.

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