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The Player's Tribune; Junior Graphic Designer (1 of 2)

The Player's Tribune; Senior Digital Art Director (2 of 2)

The Player's Tribune is looking for a talented, creative, senior level art director with at least 3-5 years of experience to oversee the site's Art Department in a managerial role with a heavy design workload in its NY offices

Responsibilities

-Oversee and give clear direction to junior design staff

-Candidate will establish and communication cohesive vision for multiple projects across TPT platforms.

-Develop creative concepts for brand activations and events

-Maintain look and feel of TPT assets.

-Manage style guides for external and internal teams.

Required Qualifications/Skills

-Candidate should have excellent communication skills to collaborate with executive levels, department heads, external partners.    

-Proficient in PhotoShop, Adobe Creative Suite. 

- Video editing skills and motion graphics a plus.  

- Ability to wear many hats, multi-task in a small start-up environment.

- Knowledge and passion for sports a plus.

Art Director, Atlanta Magazine's HOME

Freelance to Full-time Art Director / Avon

The ideal candidate should have a strong design background and understanding of typography, photography and branding.

 

Bring projects from concept to completion:

creating beautiful design 

pulling swipe for ideas and comping images together in photoshop

ability to multi-task, work quickly and efficiently

art directing shoots and overseeing retouching when needed.

 

Qualifications:

5+years experience

Strong portfolio 

Expert in InDesign and Photoshop

A background in retail and editorial design 

Knowledge in beauty, lifestyle, home and health/wellness +

Part-Time Senior Designer, FiveThirtyEight

The part-time Senior Designer assists the Art Director and Creative Director in the development of design and UX experience for the data journalism site, FiveThirtyEight. The Senior Designer will work with the creative team to produce visual companion to editorial narrative of the site, which may consist of illustration, design, video and photographic opportunities. The designer will also participate in the product development of the site, producing wireframes and prototypes to inform front-end style guides that improve the UX experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms. This role requires broad knowledge and advanced skills in visual design, information architecture, user interface design, web standards, and a solid understanding of available client-side technologies, as well as an ability to work within a team of designers, editors, and developers to further brand recognition and editorial goals. This part-time position has a maximum of 29 hours per week, exact schedule to be worked out with the Manager.

Art Director: Modern Trader

Award winning, monthly financial and lifestyle publication seeks a talented, detail oriented print and media designer.

 

The Art Director is responsible for the execution of a monthly publication from template to PDF file release to the printer. They are responsible for complete layout, file management, and pre-press of the final issue files. The Art Director is also responsible for maintaining and communicating the art, image, advertising and page specs to advertisers, photographers, and illustrators. The Art Director will work directly with the publisher for vendor selection and communication of issue concepts.

 

Addition duties include but not limited to ongoing evolution and redesign, creating and updating media kits and in-house advertising as well as some web advertising for the magazine. This candidate will also be responsible for uploading articles to the magazine website for publication on a monthly schedule.

Art Director - Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics is looking for a self-reliant art director to help define the visual voice of the magazine. We are looking for someone with a very distinct graphic style, the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment, and the skills to lead by example. Strong conceptual skills are a must. The ability to collaborate with the edit and photo team is crucial to this role. Our work environment is highly critical and ever-changing, so it is important that the candidate is very flexible. This position is also open to getting involved with video and motion projects.

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Designer: This Old House magazine

This Old House magazine is looking for a designer to work in our Stamford, Connecticut office.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Designing front-of-book departments and stories for This Old House magazine, working with the marketing department to create native advertising and other projects, designing for our website and other digital platforms, and creating brand identity materials.

This is not an entry-level job, but is perfect for someone who wants to work in a multi-platform situation with a wide variety of design projects. We're a small company, so everyone truly does everything. There's lots of room to grow and lots of work to be done. This Old House is located on the waterfront in Stamford, Connecticut. It's an easy drive from Westchester and Southwest Connecticut, and there are many express trains leaving Manhattan from Grand Central and Harlem 125th Street. If you have more questions about the job (or the commute), you can send queries to bob.newman@thisoldhouse.com.

People Magazine Photo Intern

Photography Intern
 
People Magazine is seeking an intern for the photo department in our NYC office to work closely with the Photography Director and photo staff. This is a full-time, temporary (3 months) position. The ideal candidate should posses enthusiasm for photography and magazines with strong organizational and administrative skills.
 
Responsibilities Include:
 
- Undertake photo research for several pages that appear in the magazine
and iPad each week
- Schedule daily art, photo and edit layout meetings
- Set up new vendors in our accounting system and follow through to make sure the payments    are processed and troubleshoot any issues
- Complete and submit expenses for the photo director
- Maintain the photo director's calendar
- Set up meetings with photographers to review their portfolios
 
Please send resume and cover letter to:
peoplemagazinephotodept@gmail.com
 
(please put "intern" in the subject line)

Senior Art Director at Avon North America

The Senior Art Director will be part of the team that produces the creative for the North American brochure, as well as the Avon Living magalog and future projects 
This position reports to the ACD and works in collaboration with the Marketing group to bring creative briefs from concept to reality. 

This position requires strong typography and layout skills, the ability to see big picture strategy and apply it to even the small details, and to make decisions quickly and thoughtfully.

He/She must have the ability and experience to concept, organize and direct a photoshoot from start to finish.  A background in lifestyle and home is a plus. This position also requires someone who embraces collaboration, and is passionate about home, fashion, beauty, and style.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•    Design and art direct category and story shoots as guided by the ACD and ECD
•    Collaborate with copy department on concepts and best ways to tell a story
•    Manage day-to-day design and revisions of core campaigns
•    Act as liaison to marketing/campaign mgmt departments in terms of brochure and product flow
•    Review and approve photo retouching

Requirements:

•    8+ years of experience in home/beauty/fashion/media industries 
•    Keen interest and knowledge of home goods, fashion, beauty, media and design trends
•    Modern, relevant graphic design and typography skills
•    Experience in both model and product photography art direction strongly preferred, or expertise in either

Senior Art Director at Avon NA

The Senior Art Director will be part of the team that produces the creative for the North American brochure, as well as the Avon Living magalog and future projects 
This position reports to the ACD and works in collaboration with the Marketing group to bring creative briefs from concept to reality. 

This position requires strong typography and layout skills, the ability to see big picture strategy and apply it to even the small details, and to make decisions quickly and thoughtfully.

He/She must have the ability and experience to concept, organize and direct a photoshoot from start to finish.  A background in lifestyle and home is a plus. This position also requires someone who embraces collaboration, and is passionate about home, fashion, beauty, and style.

Senior Art Director at Avon NA

The Senior Art Director will be part of the team that produces the creative for the North American brochure, as well as the Avon Living magalog and future projects 
This position reports to the ACD and works in collaboration with the Marketing group to bring creative briefs from concept to reality. 

This position requires strong typography and layout skills, the ability to see big picture strategy and apply it to even the small details, and to make decisions quickly and thoughtfully.

He/She must have the ability and experience to concept, organize and direct a photoshoot from start to finish.  A background in lifestyle and home is a plus. This position also requires someone who embraces collaboration, and is passionate about home, fashion, beauty, and style.

Mother Jones, Designer

Mother Jones is looking for a highly motivated designer to join its creative team. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and collaborator with strong organizational skills and a passion for graphic design. Reporting to the Creative Director, this position works directly with business, production, and editorial departments on various print and digital projects. This is a hands-on design role responsible for executing creative design for ad sales, membership projects, and development projects. When time permits, the designer will also work on stories for print and web. This position is based in our San Francisco office; working remotely is not an option.

Major Responsibilities

▪ Design and update sales and membership marketing materials such as one-sheets, decks, media kits, direct mail, special projects, and other marketing materials for print and web

▪ Work with sales and membership teams to review designs or create custom-designed ads for clients as needed

▪ Work on various web projects, such as email blasts, newsletters, website overlays, and advertisements

▪ Design other in-house projects for the organization, such as brochures and house ads for the publication and website, working directly with the department initiating the project

▪ Initiate, develop, and research ideas for visual sections of the magazine and website

▪ When time permits, edit photos and design pages for departments and occasional features

▪ Establish good relationships with all departments--clear communication and project management is essential--and discuss the visual direction of each project with a supervisor, keeping the department initiating the project informed of changes and working with them throughout the entire process

▪ Stay aware of design trends and ideas and work with the Creative Director to keep the design fresh and current; redesign as necessary

▪ Other department duties as assigned by a supervisor

Harper's Bazaar Art/Design Fall Internship

Harper's Bazaar magazine is offering unpaid internships in the Art/Design Department to dedicated students for the Fall semester of 2016. Applicants must be able to receive academic credit for the internship. Interns should have working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Photoshop. They should also be familiar with design terminology, fashion jargon, as well as some knowledge of the key photographers, artists, and influencers in the industry. 

Some processes you will learn will be: organizing the art flow, updating the "book" & "mini" wall for the Editor-in-Chief, and how to design front of book pages.

Esquire: Photo Internship

Esquire Magazine is seeking an enthusiastic Photo Intern to join their team. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting in photo research, sourcing props for photo shoots, and light administrative work. There may be opportunities to assist on set.

This internship is for college credit ONLY.  Please apply only if you are eligible for college credit. Applicants should be able to commit to a minimum of 3 full days/week, starting at the end of August through early December.

O, The Oprah Magazine: Fall Design Internship

Freelance Publication Designer

IEEE Spectrum (www.spectrum.ieee.org) is seeking creative, seasoned freelance publication designers for its award-winning monthly magazine. Working remotely, the freelance editorial designer will be responsible for producing sophisticated feature layouts under the guidance of the Senior Art Director. The ideal candidates will have the ability to create innovative and elegant designs for topics within the scientific and technology realm. Strong conceptual and typography skills as well as experience working with illustrators a must.

Billboard Magazine Senior Designer

Billboard Magazine, a weekly music magazine based in New York has a position available for a Senior Designer.

Designer - People Magazine

Associate Art Director

Atlanta Magazine is looking for an Associate Art Director, who will be part of a four-person creative team responsible for the overall look of the magazine brand. The Associate Art Director, who will report to the Design Director, will work closely with photographers and editors in conceiving and executing visually inviting and provocative designs for all of our platforms, but primarily the print edition. S/he will also be proactive in pitching ideas for the magazine. Additionally, part of the job will involve designing marketing collateral and creating branding for magazine events. We're looking for someone who is well-versed in editorial design, able to conceptualize compelling visual treatments for stories, and eager to learn about Atlanta. 

Art Director, Men's Health

Rodale seeks a highly creative and collaborative Art Director to join the Men's Health team in our New York City office. This position requires superb design skills, an eye for typography, a flexible disposition and the ability to work creatively with editorial and photo teams. The art director will be responsible for features and department art plans and will be the lead designer on all special sections. The ideal candidate is someone who works collaboratively with others, is able to juggle multiple projects with ease and efficiency, and is comfortable art directing on photo shoots. The role reports directly to the Creative Director. 

Photography Director, Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly is looking for a Photography Director who is a strong leader and is excited at the prospect of leading a team and exploring new opportunites and ideas. We are looking for a highly collaborative individual who is a fantastic communicator and enjoys new challenges.

Position: Photography Director
City: New York
Duration: Full Time

You will:

Manage a team of photo editor for multiple platforms
Oversee the budget for research and original photography
Pitch and produce top-quality photo shoots
Work in conjunction with the edit and art teams to make a great editorial product
Hire photographers to help bring a fresh voice to the ever-evolving brand

You are:

A Proven Leader: Yes, you love to roll up your sleeves and work in a new, uncertain environment. That said, you're not unfamiliar leading teams to conquer the difficult challenges that a weekly magazine has. You look out for your staff and their well-being--it takes a village.

Collaborative: You have a flexible, open approach to work. You thrive building clear efficiencies in unstructured environments. You approach your career like a journey, taking on big challenges with zero ego - and crushing it. You're energized by working in the frenetic atmosphere of a weekly magazine and the lightening quick decisions that have to be made as part of it.

Communicative: Peers, bosses and direct reports flock to you for your dynamism and clarity. Your crystal clear approach to communication is immediately recognized, whether you're delivering a presentation to shape the strategic direction of an investment, hosting a meeting or sending a simple email. Because things move so quickly, open communication is paramount to success.
 
Organized: This is a weekly magazine with constant demands that requires staffers, and especially managers, to multitask.

A Lover of Pop Culture: Whether it is Movies, TV, Music or Books, you're a fan of something. This is the lifeblood of the brand--we're all devourers of popular (and unpopular) culture so it's important to have an active interest in the content.

A Platform Adventurer: The print magazine is just one piece of the brand. You have a desire to make great photographic content not just for the magazine, but for the site, for videos, for apps, for VR, for whatever the future is.

Apply Here

Deputy Art Director, Country Living

We already know you're...

-creatively savvy

-a team player, but self-motivated with a collaborative mindset

-a multi-tasker and prioritizer

-someone who works well with editors to make their words and ideas come to life in a vibrant, fun and exciting way

-passionate, fearless and excited to work in print

-a visual problem solver

-resourceful

On-the-job responsibilities include...

-working with the Creative/Design Director on a daily basis to maintain the look of the magazine while continuing to push the brand's visual identity

-working with editors to visually illustrate and strengthen their ideas throughout the magazine

-handling a story start to finish" taking an editorial brief and working with editors to thumbnail a story, presenting styling direction, preparing styling briefs for food and prop stylists (both in and out of the house), on-set art direction, and final story design

-helping to manage our team of designers, including helping to nurture their creative talents

-working with the Photo Director and Assistant Photo Editor to plan and execute photo shoots

Bonus points if you...

-can do spot illustrations

-have a good sense of humor

-have an awareness of pop culture and current trends

-practice hand-lettering on the side

Please do not apply if you...
are a diva, have no sense of humor, or tend to sing aloud to your music (we have an open office).

Good Housekeeping Summer Art Interns

Good Housekeeping magazine is seeking energetic, detail-oriented art interns for Summer 2016. Interns will have the opportunity to work with the art department, the photo team, and the Creative Director to help produce visual content for the publication. This includes learning about the day-to-day activities and the workflow of the magazine, as well as assisting designers with production tasks, both big and small. Interns will have the opportunity to design pages, help reinvent existing page templates, and experiment with color and type alongside our team. This is an unpaid internship and you must be able to receive college credit.

Design Director, Atlanta Magazine

Description: Atlanta magazine is looking for a Design Director, who will be responsible for the overall look of the Atlanta magazine brand, spanning print, digital, and social media. S/he will collaborate with, supervise, and inspire a three-person art staff to create a magazine each month that is visually inviting, provocative, sophisticated, and commercial. The design director will touch, directly or indirectly, every edit page of the magazine, from the tiniest photo credit to a 16-page service package stuffed (engagingly) with dozens of elements. Beyond the monthly main magazine, s/he will also oversee the design of our ancillary edit-produced publications, including our quarterly shelter book, HOME magazine.

Job responsibilities: Working with the editor-in-chief and Emmis editorial director to conceive and execute compelling and commercial covers • Overseeing and implementing any future redesign of the magazine • Clearly and promptly communicating assignments to contributing photographers, illustrators and graphic artists • Using a limited budget in creative ways • Working closely with different departments to ensure a timely close of each issue • Finding ways to tell stories graphically and in unconventional and non-linear ways • Leading brainstorming sessions, suggesting heds and deks, and coming up with story ideas • Planning, alongside the editor-in-chief and section editors, for future covers and coverage • Nurturing and cultivating a deep roster of contributing photographers, illustrators and graphic artists • Directing photo shoots as appropriate.

Harvard Business Review Group - Assistant Designer

The Assistant Designer role is perfect for a talented, fresh designer with a passion for ideas, design, typography, and interaction looking to join a fun and exciting design team. Working under the direction of Senior Designers, the Assistant Designer will execute and deliver high quality design in our growing range of digital products. The Assistant Designer will work predominantly on digital design projects, and contribute to a broad range of departmental tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assisting Design team, developing options, and executing on designs for HBR.org.
Producing options for discussion, designing variations, and investigating alternative solutions.
Contributing to Design team by enthusiastically engaging in discussion of work and suggesting ideas. 

Working with Designers to: 
-Develop and design interactive web elements. 
-Produce Prototypes and visual comps for digital and web projects. 
-Handle day to day design updates and more project based design. 
-Build the ability to commission and communicate with suppliers. 

Under direction from Senior Designers, Assistant Designers are expected to improve in their ability to operate independently and engage with internal clients, including Project Managers, UX, and tech development teams.

Art Assistant -- Parents Magazine

Parents, the trusted magazine for raising happy and healthy kids in our modern world, is looking for an Art Assistant to work in our collaborative, friendly art department. Prospective candidates should have a great eye for type, be comfortable designing templated pages, while also supporting department with various administrative tasks and small in-house design projects. This position is approximately 50% administrative, 50% design.

Designer (Sales/Marketing) St. Louis Magazine

St. Louis magazine is looking for a mid-level designer to join our Art Department (advertising/marketing) in a full-time capacity. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of professional experience in the graphic design industry. Official responsibilities include: Design advertorials, advertising supplements, in-house branding materials (media kit, etc.), circulation projects (ie sub cards, house ads, direct mail, e-blasts, online circ projects), ads for print and digital publication, marketing, event,  and sales collateral. Should have good production skills as well. The designer should be able to take ideas from concept to execution and collaborate well with a team. This position is in a fast-paced environment where prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Must have a positive "can do" attitude, and a strong work ethic. A stellar portfolio with extreme attention to detail is a must.

Freelance Production Designer, ESPN the Magazine

Designer, Entertainment Weekly

Job Category: Content

Position: Designer, Entertainment Weekly

Location: New York, NY

Time Inc. is one of the largest branded media companies in the world. The company reaches more than 130 million people globally each month across multiple platforms, with influential brands like Time, People, Sports Illustrated, InStyle, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine and Wallpaper. Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and franchises including the Fortune 500, Time 100, People's Most Beautiful, Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, Essence Festival in New Orleans and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

The job:

The job is to design various pages in the weekly magazine. This includes seeing pages through from start to finish, assisting on detail and logo design for other stories and assigning illustrations. An ideal candidate will be hard-working, have a sophisticated eye for design, and able to multi-task.

You will:

• Design front-of-book pages in the magazine
• Commission illustrations
• Assist in the details and design of various sidebars and logos
• Help translate print assets for social and digital platforms

You have:

• A deep knowledgable in Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• A passion for pop culture
• The ability to brainstorm and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems
• The ability to multi-task
• A desire to work quickly--things move fast at a weekly
• A precise attention to detail with the ability to work in tight deadline

https://timeinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/New-York-NY/Designer--Entertainment-Weekly_JR0002123-1

ESPN: Snapchat Discover Editions Designer

Art Director

Business Unit Summary

Be a part of this dynamic team that supports all aspects of our business and is integral in ensuring Garnet Hill exceeds the expectations of our customers everyday!

A Day in the Life

The Art Director will lead the print creative team in the interpretation and articulation of our brand through unified creative presentations; assembles catalogs and collateral in keeping with the current trend and the Garnet Hill unique brand and vision for the future.

• Design and assemble seasonal catalog pages and collateral within established timelines

• Mentor and provide vision, leadership and direction to print creative team

• Support the VP of Creative in working with Merchandising to gather, determine and maintain information on products that need to be shot for print

• Work with the Creative team in recommending photography solutions and best typographic and layout design for print presentations

Keys to Success

At Garnet Hill, our employees are creative, hardworking, fun loving, and absolutely passionate about what they do.  We pride ourselves in our entrepreneurial spirit and, like our customers, enjoy achievement, family, and a fully satisfying life!

About HSNi

HSN, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSNI) is a $3.4 billion interactive multichannel retailer with strong direct-to consumer expertise among its two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. HSNi offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences on TV, online, via mobile devices, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores. HSN, a leading interactive multichannel retailer which offers a curated assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names, now reaches 95 million homes (24 hours a day, seven days a week, live 364 days a year). Cornerstone comprises leading home and apparel lifestyle brands including Ballard Designs®, Chasing Fireflies®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill®, Grandin Road®, Improvements® and TravelSmith®. Cornerstone distributes approximately 320 million catalogs annually, operates eight separate digital sales sites and operates 11 retail and outlet stores.

To learn more, visit http://www.garnethill.com/career-opps/content

Associate Art Director

SUMMARY: 
Designs and assembles seasonal catalogs and collateral in keeping with the current trend and the Garnet Hill unique brand and vision for the future.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design and assemble seasonal catalog pages and collateral within established timelines

• Works directly with the Art Director and VP of Creative on continuously evolving and enhancing the overall look of Garnet Hill print in accordance with brand, product offerings and industry best practices

• Provide outside vendors guidance on collateral projects

• Support the VP of Creative & Art Director in  working with Merchandising to gather, determine and maintain information on products that need to be shot for print

• Work with the Creative team in recommending photography solutions for best print presentations

• Works directly with Photo Studio and location Art Directors to ensure design and photography is in line with Garnet Hill's unique branding; editing photography as needed

• Assist with art direction at NH studio, NY and/or on location when necessary

• Attend outfit reviews and interpret views into cohesive designs

• Paginate each catalog, giving particular attention to placement of new spreads, pacing and color distribution

• Execute solutions for various print initiatives within the Creative team

• Be a contributing member of the Creative team to plan, develop and brainstorm future projects

• Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business

To learn more, visit http://www.garnethill.com/career-opps/content

ESPN the Magazine: Associate Art Director - Infographics

The Associate Art Director will lead the execution of graphic packages for ESPN the Magazine in print and in the digital space

Photo Editor

Money magazine and Money.com are searching for a photo editor with at least 4 years of experience.  The candidate must have the skills to produce a wide array of photographic styles, from portraits to conceptual still life to reportage to architectural landscape.  The ideal applicant will bring his or her own large roster of regular collaborators (photographers, stylists, hair & make-up), as well as have an eye for fresh and current talent.  The editor is expected to be comfortable as an art director on-set, whether on location or in-studio.  The candidate must be a resourceful researcher, capable of combing a photographer's archives, stock and government agencies, as well as found sources.  Experience photo editing for websites, as well as shooting and retouching skills are a plus.  Those considered will show proof that they can create quality imagery with spare, thoughtful, and concise production crews that stay under budget.  Above all, the person for this job must be a master conceptual thinker that can collaborate with our art and edit staffs to make pictures that are meaningful and impactful.

Production Assistant - Symmetry Printing

Senior Graphic Designer

DESIGNER • REDBOOK/WOMAN'S DAY

The Redbook/Woman's Day editorial art department is seeking a strong designer to: collaborate with editors, photo department, Creative Director and EIC on layout, design and story management; choose strong stock or shot images to best illustrate stories; create strong, cohesive, visual and typographical layout solutions for stories; design pages for any part of the magazine on deadline; collaborate and manage page and section visual direction with editors; manage pages through all stages of production with attention to detail; mark up images and work with imaging specialist on retouching and color correction; as needed, work on special projects connected to the Redbook and Woman's Day brands; collaborate with digital edition designers on iPad edition and other digital formats of magazines. Must have advanced InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator skills. Experience working in Woodwing is also desired. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to Hearst.com/magazinescareers.

ESPN: Director of Photography - Digital

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Photo Assistant - Women's Health

The Photo department at Women's Health is seeking an enthusiastic, organized Photo Assistant to start immediately.  This individual will be expected to participate actively in a fun culture of innovation and teamwork.  The position is based in Women's Health New York office, reporting to the Photo Director.

Candidate must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.  They should have excellent communication skills, work well in a team, and be knowledgeable of photo archive systems and have a background in photography.  Key Responsibilities:

·         Assisting Photo Director with day-to-day scheduling and administrative duties and providing support for the photo department staff when needed.
·         Work on the Women's Health photo archive system.
·         Booking all aspects of travel and compiling/completing expense reports through the Concur expense system.
·         Work with retouchers and work on stock photography research for the front of book sections.
·         Maintain and organize the prop closet
·         Oversee the still photography with our Emmaus, PA studio
·         Contribute to the many needs of the Photo department

InStyle Freelance Tablet Designer

Tablet Art Director -- Entertainment Weekly

Magazine brands have found new readers on digital platforms that redefine our relationship with content. Those platforms themselves are evolving, and we're looking for a digital director well-versed in responsive design and Adobe DPS platform to help fuel our growth forward, no matter what's to come. Main duties include conceptualizing and converting print design into tablet and mobile formats while upholding clear and consistent brand identity. Future duties may involve crafting responsive, immersive stories and templates; handling content feeds; and liaising with technical contacts on more in-depth builds. Candidate must be able to manage a high volume of work in a very fast-paced environment. Knowledge of pop culture is a plus. A mastery of style sheets is a must. Candidate should be extremely organized, excels at working both independently as well as leading others in a team-based environment. This role reports to Entertainment Weekly's Design Director. 

Senior Associate Art Director

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is seeking a Senior Associate Art Director for its Martha Stewart Living Publication. Under the guidance of the Design Director and Deputy Design Director, the Senior Associate Art Director is responsible for designing front-of-book and back-of-book pages and their iPad equivalents, along with some feature design, art directing photo shoots, conceptualizing images, and commissioning illustrations.  This position may also help the books and special projects art directors on upcoming book design and conceptualizing, along with photo shoots.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years design experience, a strong grasp of typography, experience with digital ipad design, and some experience art directing photo shoots. He/she must also be a great communicator and be excited and willing to collaborate with the editorial department to create beautiful on-brand content and translate that content photographically and on-page. This person is also organized, a team player and a great problem-solver.

To apply, please send your resume, work samples, or a link to your portfolio to:  mslartdept@gmail.com

ART DIRECTOR - SagaCity Media

SagaCity Media has an immediate opening in its Seattle office for an art director to work on a range of award-winning travel-related magazines dedicated to exceptional editorial and design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Art Director will set and maintain standards for all art content--design, photography, illustration and layout--for a number of SagaCity's regional tourism publications, including--but not limited to--Visit Seattle, Travel Tacoma, and Visit Bellevue magazines. Duties include setting a creative vision for publications; assigning, producing or sourcing photography and illustration; designing magazine pages; and developing maps, charts and other information graphics. The candidate must have the ability to conceive and execute original designs, a keen eye for photography, exceptional typography skills and fastidious attention to detail. The art director must be able to work with external clients, manage workflow with firm deadlines, and work in daily collaboration with internal editorial and production teams.

EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience art directing or designing for travel, national, or regional consumer magazines and demonstrable experience managing budgets, directing photo shoots and creating magazine templates. The ideal candidate will be zealous about producing compelling and innovative editorial design that showcases the hidden and not-so-hidden charms of the Pacific Northwest.

SKILLS

Education and technical background must include expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, extensive knowledge and stylish use of type, photography, and illustration. Best candidates will have a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field and bring outstanding conceptual and organizational skills to a fast-paced workplace.

ABOUT US

SagaCity Media Inc., is a growing and award-winning multimedia company with magazines constituting its core business. In addition to custom publications such as The Washington State Visitors' Guide, Travel Portland, the Bellevue Visitor Guide, and our proprietary titles--which includeSeattle Met, Portland Monthly, Houstonia and more--we maintain a thriving digital media business. Check out some of our recent publications for Visit Seattle, the Washington State Visitor's Guide, and Visit Bellevue.

APPLY

Please send cover letter, résumé, and PDFs or links to relevant samples to jobs at sagacitymedia.com and put "Art Director" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR (tablet) -- InStyle

Description -Assist in overseeing art direction of all digital magazine platforms -Main duties include conceptualizing and translating print design into tablet format 
  and to create and maintain consistent brand identity -Candidate must be able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment, 
  be extremely organized, meticulous and detail oriented -This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment -Configuring and activating interactive elements in digital magazine layouts -Oversee pages through to final ship Qualifications -Ideal candidate has a great eye for type, a strong background in editorial and/or tablet design 
  and can brainstorm and execute ideas through several platforms.  -Speed and InDesign expertise are required and Woodwing experience is a plus. -Minimum of 6 years experience designing for a print publication and some art direction 

Designer -- InStyle

Description -Excellent layout and typographic skills required with strong emphasis on the design of front-of-book pages -Attentive to detail, ability to take direction and work closely with other team members -This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. -Have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and excellent time-management skills -Oversee pages through to final ship Qualifications -Ideal candidate is a hands-on, conceptual thinker who's passionate about magazine design and able to create bold, stylish layouts. -Speed and InDesign expertise are essential, as is the ability to be incredibly creative under deadline.   -Past magazine internships or freelance work required. 

Art Assistant -- InStyle

Digital Imaging Specialist

As a Digital Imaging Specialist, the tasks at hand vary from day to day and encompass a wide range of domains. It is imperative that the candidate is pleasant to work with, self-motivated, independent, focused, and great at multitasking.
 
As a Digital Imaging Specialist, you will oversee the color management and post-production photography work for all editorial imagery on both Inked and Inked Girls publications, ensuring all final images are executed as initially intended and to the company's standard of quality. You will also perform retouching and color management on hi-res images for print and work directly with printers and photographers on any color reproduction issues. Prepress knowledge is a must.
 
Mastery of CS Photoshop is required.

Full-time/Part-time Position from April 4- Sept 2
 
 

Creative Director, ISSUU

Interactive Designer, ISSUU

WWE Kids Magazine, Mid-Level Art Director

Digital Designer, Runner's World

Rodale is seeking a talented digital designer to create clean, elegant and engaging presentations for the Runner's World website and other online assets. This person will be involved in the design of several new initiatives, as well as existing programs and projects. He or she will work closely with the digital editorial group and developers, and with the magazine's design director to extend print design elements to the online space.  This role will be based at our Emmaus, PA offices.

Responsibilities:

·         Engage and delight the Runner's World audience with smart, creative design.

·         Actively participate in the entire process of design work - from conception to execution.

·         Offer suggestions and solutions to improve user experience from a design standpoint.

·         Focus efforts on the website and mobile assets. Additional duties may involve tablet design.

·         Help create wireframes and bring them to fruition.

·         Present data, text, photos and other elements to tell stories and provide information in non-traditional ways.

·         Compose elements such as navigation, column headers, buttons, and icons throughout the website.

·         Illustrate / compile art for exclusive digital content.

If interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to the job posting via the following link:

https://rodaleinc-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=393&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992548&company_id=16663&version=1&byBusinessUnit=NULL&bycountry=0&bystate=1&byRegion=US%5FPA&bylocation=&keywords=&byCat=&proximityCountry=&postalCode=&radiusDistance=&isKilometers=&tosearch=yes

Marie Claire Art Department Internship

Marie Claire is looking for interns in the art department for the Winter/Spring 2014 semester. This is a non-paid internship and for school credit only. Candidates must receive school credit and be able to commit to at least 3 full days a week for our internship program at our New York office.

Candidates must have a strong interest in magazine design, photography, typography and love for fashion. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must, plus the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. He/she should be resourceful, responsible and a creative problem-solver. The intern will assist in the daily workflow of the magazine.

Duties will include but are not limited to:
-Maintain and update the mini wall for each issue
-Prepare and update flip books for Editor-in-Chief and Design Director
-Photo research
-Preparing layouts for presentation
-Mount cover proposals for presentation
-Order art department supplies

Under the guidance of the art department, the intern will experience the process of a national monthly magazine. This is the perfect position for a dynamic, self-motivated college student looking for hands-on experience. Experience with Photoshop and InDesign is required, as well as a major relating to graphic design.  Contact mikenguyen@hearst.com

Senior Designer, Shape Magazine

Shape magazine, a leader in its category, has an opening for an ambitious, talented designer to join our creative team. If you love magazines, fashion, photography, pop culture, language, and great design, this could be your perfect fit. Shape is busting out of the pack and we need designers who want to stretch their creative wings and strive to be the best. Impress us with your finest examples. Full-time position, plus freelance also available. Send 6-10 pdf samples with cover letter.

EOE
M/F/D/V
 
Resumes along with a cover letter should be sent to myresumenyc@amilink.com
Please include link to portfolio and salary requirements.
 

Vanity Fair is looking for a Freelance Designer

Vanity Fair seeks a full-time freelance designer with approximately 3-5 years experience in publication design, both print and digital.  Duties include designing complex pages, sidebars and info graphics, commissioning illustrations and working on the iPad and iPhone editions of the magazine.  A smart, journalistic sensibility and exemplary command of typography and page design is required. 

Please send resume and cover letter to amy_davis@condenast.com.
 

Graphic Designer - TheBlot Magazine

TheBlot Magazine is looking for a graphic designer. The position's responsibilities include creating images for every post, making media kits and ad packages for advertisers, as well as some light administrative work and providing support for the editor-in-chief. We're a small but growing team and are looking for the right candidate that can also grow with the new publication.

When applying, please put Graphic Designer in your subject line. Please send a link to your portfolio site, resume and cover letter explaining your style and experience to careers@theblot.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

FREELANCE ASSOCIATE LEVEL ART DIRECTOR

Popular Mechanics magazine has an immediate opening for an associate-level freelance designer to work on both print and tablet editions of the magazine.

 

What we're looking for:

The associate-level freelance designer will collaborate closely with the senior art director to transform the print edition into interactive tablet editions. He or she will also collaborate with the design director, the photography director, and the editors to conceptualize and plan visuals for both print and tablet editions. The ideal candidate is someone who is a strong designer with a passion for magazines and is innovative and knowledgeable about technology trends, tablet software, and tools.

Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree in related field.

-5+ years consumer magazine experience.

-Sophisticated sense of design, photography, and typography.

-Problem-solving, interactive approach to design.

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work well in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.

-Strong attention to detail.

-Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, WoodWing, Adobe AIR, and HTML 5 a plus. Web/interactive design experience a plus.

Assistant Art Director

Award-winning luxury-lifestyle/travel magazine is looking for a young rock-star assistant art director. Candidate must be a great typographer and have an exceptional eye for photography. At least 2 years experience art-directing illustrators and photographers, as well as assigning/producing both, is a must. We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking, and easygoing personality. This is a design-heavy position with emphasis on problem solving and creative thinking. Pages are rarely formatted, and everything is subject to spontaneous top-to-bottom redesign. Experience with inDesign, Photoshop, and illustrator is a must. Tablet experience is a plus but not necessary. The team is small, intimate, and invigorating. Competitive pay. The possibility of internal advancement is encouraged. Great benefits and work/life balance. Some production work is required but only a few hours a month.

Marie Claire ART INTERN

Art Director - SOUTH MAGAZINE

South Magazine--the award winning publication that celebrates the style of the new South--has an amazing career opportunity for a full time Art Director in our Savannah, GA office. A successful candidate will be an experienced individual with an innovative and contemporary style. Prior design experience in magazine layout required. An Art Director for The South should be organized, self-starting and possess excellent time management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Salary to commensurate with experience.

ART DIRECTOR, The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal  is looking for an Art Director to lead its Off Duty section which anchors the WSJ Weekend edition. The candidate will be able to consistently produce, on a weekly basis, compelling and visually stimulating packages for the WSJ's print and digital products. The candidate will have proven ability to work creatively in various subject areas including but not limited to food, fashion, travel and design. The Art Director works collaboratively and closely with section editors to bring the words to life making us of strong photo packages. This position also works closely with photo editors to plan and art direct photo shoots for the various subject areas. The candidate will be heavily involved in the production of page layouts, making revisions as requested by the editor in chief and meeting deadlines. The candidate will also lead a small team of designers to achieve the goal of maintaining the high-quality and standards that consumers expect from the WSJ brand.

Design Intern, The Huffington Post (Fall)

The Huffington Post is looking for a design intern to work closely with our HuffPost web & mobile team as well as our Huffington weekly magazine design team. This is a paid internship, 3-5 days per week.

Web Developer, Sports Illustrated

The Sports Illustrated team is looking for a high-octane, kick-ass interactive web/digital developer/designer with 2+ years experience to work on an iconic brand. The ideal candidate has polish, an eye for detail, is self-motivated and resourceful (a sense of humor doesn't hurt either). In this role you'll be working directly with the Creative Director to come up with the look and feel of core web/digital Sports Illustrated properties.

Technical Skills:
- A strong design sense along with the ability to execute in an array of styles.
- An attention to detail
- Familiarity with the constraints involved in designing for the web and mobile.
- Strong proficiency/expertise in Photoshop & Illustrator

Bonus Points:
- Animation: After Effects, Traditional 2D, Flash
- 3D: Maya, Max, C4D, etc.
- Development Experience: HTML, CSS, JS, jQuery, etc.

Photo Editor, Southern Living

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

ENR, Engineering News-Record
ENR, an award-winning  B2B newsweekly publication catering to the engineering and heavy construction industry for the past 130 years is currently seeking a full-time Associate Art Director.

Weekly magazine publishing experience a must. Expert knowledge of K4, InDesign CS4, Illustrator, Photoshop. Position requires design and production of interior pages, charts, tables and maps. Opportunity to design award-winning covers and cover story layouts, and to commission photography and illustration. Basic image manipulation, color correction and resizing of image files also required. Should be extremely detail oriented, able to work under pressure of weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Should also be familiar with tagging text for XML conversion and content management systems.

Please send resume, cover letter, and samples/web link to: enrartdirector@gmail.com

FREELANCE SENIOR DESIGNER

Popular Mechanics magazine has an immediate opening for an associate-level freelance designer to work on our tablet editions with some print work. This is a long-term freelance position.
 
What we're looking for:
The senior designer will collaborate closely with the print art director to transform the print edition into interactive tablet editions. He or she will also collaborate with the design director, the photography director, and the editors to conceptualize and plan animations interactivity and visuals. The ideal candidate is someone who is a strong designer with a passion for magazines and is innovative and knowledgeable about technology trends, tablet software, and tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years consumer magazine experience.
• Sophisticated sense of design, photography, and typography.
• Problem-solving, interactive approach to design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work well in adeadline-driven, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, WoodWing, Adobe AIR, and HTML 5 a plus. Web/interactive design experience a plus.

New York Magazine - Art Department Intern (short term)

New York Magazine seeks a full-time intern from mid-December to late-January. The job entails supporting the magazine's art department in all capacities. Responsibilities will include preparing entries for competitions, filing invoices and expenses, maintaining archives, researching visual ideas, maintaining the mini board for the issue, and fulfilling various administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and capable of juggling day-to-day administrative tasks. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus.
 
This is a paid position. Schedule can be flexible and will have vacation time in December. To be considered, please send resume to artdept.jobs@nymag.com.

FAST COMPANY Associate Art Director/Designer for Tablet & Print

Fast Company Media is seeking an Associate Art Director/Designer for both our tablet and print platforms. This is a full-time staff position with benefits.

We need a proactive, organized, and collaborative individual who is not afraid to work late, never willing to settle, and is eager for responsibility. No task is too big or too small.

Magazine Designer for Nature Conservancy Magazine

Nature Conservancy magazine, the flagship publication of the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a designer with 4+ years experience in editorial design to work on department and feature pages for print and digital editions. The Designer will assist the senior design team and help oversee the creation of each magazine issue from design to press. S/he must be both a conceptual and a visual thinker, able to grasp complex issues, communicate them effectively and package information in compelling ways. The Designer will assign illustrations and communicate with illustrators and other vendors. S/he should be an independent designer who works well in a team environment. Must possess strong typographic skills and a sophisticated design sense.

Apply here to position number 40480. Cover letters, resumés and portfolios accepted as PDFs or provide URL. 

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Freelance Magazine Art Director

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking an exceptionally talented and creative magazine designer to design cover and feature layouts for their quarterly magazine, Preservation on a contract basis. 

The art director will have proven experience in publication design, demonstrating sophisticated art direction, design, typography and photography. Responsibilities for this position include: conception, design and layout of 4-5 features, a travel department and cover for each issue--a total of 25-30 pages each issue. Coordinates and contracts with photographers and illustrators in support of the cover and feature designs. Ensures designs are sophisticated, forward looking, cutting edge and brand compliant. Supports a positive and effective team atmosphere, communicating clearly with NationalTrust staff. Follows assigned schedules. Works closely with creative director and editorial staff in communicating various design strategies. Adheres to established style guidelines. Manages complete process from conception through hand-off of final press-ready files.

Associate Art Director--Seattle

Manhattan Media seeks a Full-Time Designer

The Art Department at Manhattan Media seeks a full-time freelancer designer to begin at the end of September. This is a fast paced environment with weekly news publications. We are looking for someone that has at least 2 years of magazine or newspaper experience. The candidate needs to work well on their own with strong communication skills. The person must be available to work at our Madison Square Park located office. Do not apply if you are looking to work remotely!

Advertising Age - Print Freelance designer needed immediately

Advertising Age is looking for a long-term print freelance designer in the New York area who has experience working in a fast paced newsweekly environment and can work flexible hours. 

The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge in QuarkXpress and Adobe Illustrator; be able to analyze, organize and present information cleanly and effectively; have a strong sense of collaboration, but also be able to excel independently. This position includes some photo editing duties and a willingness to learn a unique publishing system - OpenPages. 

Please send resume and samples to jgoransson@adage.com.

DESIGNER, Nomad Editions

Nomad Editions, a NYC digital magazine publisher, is looking for full-time and freelance DESIGNERS to format layouts for the iPad and other mobile devices.

Nomad Editions currently publishes three weekly digital magazines--Uncorked (wine), BodySmart (fitness/diet) and Real Eats (food)--and has many other mobile projects in development.

Job Requirements: Full command of CS5 InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Mag+ or WoodWing experience required. Must be skilled at formatting and tightening layouts, creating style sheets, creating and working with templates, flowing text and linking images -- all done fast and accurately.  Web, CMS and HTML experience a plus.

Associate Creative Director - Sports

The Associate Creative Director will be over see the creative design of sports marketing collaterals and presentations for USA Today Sports Media Group.  The Associate Creative Director will interact with all divisions within USA Today Sports Media Group to build multi-platform multimedia presentations. The Associate Creative Director will manage internal and external design assets for the marketing of the Sports Group.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Work with Sports Marketing group to develop go-to-market presentations and materials.
•    Work with other design groups to ensure the correct creative and branding is reflected across all assets and products.
•    New Projects plus enhancing current products
•    Fast dynamic environment

Money Magazine - Freelance Art Director

Money Magazine has an opening for a Freelance Art Director for a 12 week period to work on the print and tablet editions of the magazine starting mid February.

What we're looking for:
This mid-level designer will report to the art director and will manage front of the book, departments and some features for both print and tablet editions of the magazine. Responsibilities include design of sections, assigning of illustration, conceptualizing of shoots and the design of charts/graphics/complex data. The ideal candidate is someone who is a strong designer with a great sense of typography and packaging with a passion for magazines and an strong interest in tablet design.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.
- 5 years consumer magazine experience.
- Sophisticated sense of design, photography, and typography.
- Great working relationship with illustrators.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work well in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Knowledge of Woodwing.
- Experience at a finance magazine a plus but not essential.
… MORE

Associate Photo Editor

Good Housekeeping seeks an Associate Photo Editor with 2-3 years of experience to join our ever expanding and fast growing magazine. The right candidate has a love for beautiful photography and a commitment to innovative and fresh ideas. Great organizational skills are a must. This team player is a go-getter and is ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities include:
-Produce in house still-life shoots
-Handle all photo research using stock photo websites
-Aids in coordinating Feature photo shoots
-Supervises interns
-General knowledge of photographers, studios, and stock photo agencies is a must


Please send a cover letter and resume to ghartjobs@hearst.com

Assistant Art Director, Good Housekeeping

This is a fantastic opportunity for a designer ready to move to the next step at one of the country's largest-circulation womens' magazines. We are looking for someone who is passionate about magazines in general, and women's magazines in particular.

Responsibilities include start-to-finish ownership of front-of-book and back-of-book
pages including developing smart concepts, art directing in-house photo shoots, and
producing beautifully designed production-ready layouts. The ability to work in a
collaborative environment is essential. Specific responsibilities include:

Sketching and/or comping up visual solutions and pulling swipe for art planning meetings

Propping and styling for in-house photo shoots

Attending product run-throughs and overseeing in-house shoots

Researching photos

Designing of a number of sections and reporting on their status

Acting as liaison with outside publishing companies to facilitate the redesign of GH brand books and/or packaging

Helping design logos and marks for the magazine

Coordinating the Art Department intern program

Keeping issue wall up to date; track and record department timesheets; assist Creative Director, do filing and expense reports


REQUIRED SKILLS

Very creative thinker

Expert understanding of typography and color

Expert in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator skills

K4 experience a plus

Able to juggle multiple projects at once under tight deadlines

Must have a sophisticated eye and high level of taste

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

BA in Art, Design, Communications, Journalism or related field

Must have 1-2 year minimum full- time professional experience in art department at a consumer magazine post graduation from college (not including internships)

Must have a portfolio

Please submit your resume and a pdf with 20 examples to lbaer@hearst.com

Graphic Designer, Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret is seeking a Graphic Designer to work in their Creative, Seasonal Gifting department. This position reports to the Director of 3D Creative and/or the Art Director.

The job entails conceptualizing, designing and executing creative beauty packaging solutions for our fast-paced retail company. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with the Director of 3D and Art Director to create the most effective graphic solution for each seasonal giftset flight while integrating the overall design direction from Victoria's Secret Intimates
- Creatively but consistently promote the image of the brand
- Knowledge of current trends in design and fashion
- Interface with production, brand development, and other areas to execute all projects in a creative, timely, and cost efficient manner
- Take ownership of tasks and drive tasks through to completion
- Able to focus while under pressure and agile to change   

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
- 2-5 years of graphic design experience
- Strong typography skills required; illustration skills a plus
- Interest in industrial or 3-D design (i.e., bottle shapes)
- Flare for color and pattern
- Ability to use Macintosh computer programs 
- Strong communication and problem solving skills a plus

Associate Art Director, Graphic Design, Victoria's Secret

The Associate Art Director, Graphic Design is responsible for managing and designing seasonal key merchandising and business initiatives from conception to completion. Inclusive of designing new innovative layouts, type styles and grid formats for each project assigned. Manages and develops direct reports focusing on design, concept development, accuracy and communication. This position is full-time, with full benefits.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with Art Director, Graphic Design to plan a strategy for assigned projects
Designs and oversees layouts for all projects assigned
Designs and oversees all Marketing-related projects on a seasonal basis from initial concept to final production
Partners with cross-functional team members from copy, web and photography to ensure seasonal alignment
Presents concepts and designs to EVP, Creative Services, VP, Graphic Design and other cross-functional groups
Lead, coach and develop direct reports in design, communication and presentation skills
Attends all meetings of assigned projects
Maintains consistency and accuracy throughout the creative process
Ensures all deadlines are met
Has the ability to make decisions and stand by them

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Strong creative designer
Self motivated and independent thinker
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
 Must be flexible in order to meet shifting priorities
A problem solver
Must be highly organized
Understands the brand
Detail oriented
Strives to make each project meet or exceed high standards
Strong communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Knowledge of publication production (follows design format, builds templates and style sheets when applicable)
Willingness to work late when deadlines dictate
Team player
Dedicated to career, seeking a long term commitment

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum Bachelor of Fine Arts degree required
A minimum of five years of graphic design and graphic production experience
 

Art/Photo Intern, Parents Magazine

Parents Magazine is looking for an art/photo intern for the spring '12 semester. Candidates should be resourceful, responsible and able to learn quickly. You must be able to receive college credit and work at least two days a week.

Responsibilities include:

for PHOTO
-photo research
-helping and observing on photo shoots
-maintaining the prop closet (organizing/managing)
-general administrative duties such as sending out messengers for props,
organizing film and sending out issues.

for ART
-silo'ing (or digitally "cutting out" images)
-maintaining the wall of mini print-outs of the issue
-placing text and art in layouts
-some administrative duties

+ more -- and this all depends on your performance and what kind of special projects we have going on (like our monthly iPad version of the magazine)

Creative Director, Southern Living Magazine

We're looking for an accomplished Creative Director to lead the art and photo teams at Southern Living, one of the country's most iconic and beloved brands. You don't have to be a son or daughter of the South, but you must have a sincere affinity for our distinct culture and devoted mass audience of nearly 16 million. In addition to the usual requirements--an unforgettable portfolio, a mastery of the latest design programs, and extensive experience directing photo shoots at far-flung locations--it's essential that you've run a large department and can juggle the fast-paced demands of a monthly title that publishes numerous regional variations. On any given day, you might be shooting a cover, designing feature layouts, developing ideas for new columns, reviewing chapters for one of our dozen or so annual books, advising on collateral material for licensees, and managing the myriad of creative types who work here at our headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It helps to have a passion for one or all of our core topics (decorating, gardening, cooking, and traveling), but most of all we want to see how your love of graphic design will translate into our pages as we look forward to a new decade of growth and influence at the heart of Southern life.

Art Director, UCLA

The Art Director leads the in-house design team responsible for the design and production of the quarterly UCLA Magazine, as well as design projects and marketing campaigns for clients on campus. Projects include invitations and brochures, newspaper and magazine ads, admissions packets, signs and banners, and other marketing materials. While the emphasis is on print, some campaigns include a web or email component. On the magazine, the Art Director will work with the Design Director and Senior Designer to conceptualize and commission photography and illustration, design stories, and oversee the entire pre-press and proofing process. Successful candidates should have at least five years experience with the day-to-day workflow of magazines and significant hands-on experience with art directing photo shoots and illustration assignments. Also requires a sophisticated mastery of typography and graphic design techniques, primarily using Adobe Creative Suite on the Macintosh platform, to create and supervise the creation of effective materials. 

Freelance Design Director

A premier retailer is seeking a Freelance Design Director to work on-site in an ongoing assignment. The position is located in East Rutherford, NJ and requires a car.

Responsibilities:
- Provide design direction for highly visual and competitive request for proposals (RFP)
- Oversee daily workflow and production of multiple projects for the retail industry
- Ensure consistent identity across brand related products, include digital and special projects
- Manage fast-paced projects, juggle multiple priorities and have strong presentation skills

About our Company: Peak AdComm is a full-service organization that provides comprehensive staffing solutions for marketing, communications, e-commerce and creative professionals in the advertising agency, corporate and new media arenas.

Company: Peak AdComm

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and online portfolio to adcomm@peakorg.com

Job Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience managing and directing design departments.
- Extensive experience concepting and art directing a wide variety of marketing and new business pieces, including request for proposals.
- Must have very strong communication skills and be able to navigate and articulate complex concepts
and editorial conceits with editorial, design and photo teams.
- Must be a conceptual thinker with strong skills at thinking and interpreting complex concepts and stories
visually.
- Must have very strong typography, design and art direction skills.
- Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong knowledge of design, typography, photography and illustration.

Art Director - Seattle Met

Seattle Met magazine has an immediate opening for Art Director. This position is a senior leadership position in an award-winning publication dedicated to the highest standards in editorial and design and based in one of the nation's most desirable places to live.

RESPONSIBILITIES The Art Director will set and maintain standards for all art content --design, photography, illustration and production--for Seattle Met. Duties include design or design approval of magazine art content; assigning and editing photography and illustrations and cultivating relationships with freelance photographers and illustrators. This person must have creative vision, the ability to generate original concepts, a high level of design sophistication, a keen eye for photography, and exceptional typography skills.The ability to create images using infographics or typography is a must. The art director will hire and supervise a deputy art director, recruit interns, and manage workflow with firm deadlines, and work in daily collaboration with editorial and production teams.  In addition, the art director will manage and oversee branding and design for marketing materials, direct mail, etc.

EXPERIENCE: Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience designing or art directing for a national or regional consumer magazine and at least 2 years of experience hiring, managing, and mentoring designers; managing a budget; art directing photo shoots including portraits, food and fashion, still and documentary photos.

SKILLS: Education and techical background must include expert skills in InDesign, Mac Photoshop and Illustrator, extensive knowledge and stylish use of type, photography, and illustration. Best candidates will have a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field and bring outstanding conceptual and organizational skills to a fast-paced workplace. Web skills, including design, video, and interactive media are a huge plus. Being a magazine design geek and fun to work with helps too.

Please send cover letter, resume, and PDFs or links to relevant samples to employment@seattlemet.com and put "Art Director" in the subject line. No phone calls.
 
 
 
About Seattle Met
Seattle Metropolitan magazine has been the top-selling magazine in the greater metropolitan area, having won many awards including General Excellence from the City and Regional Magazine Association, Folio, Communication Arts, and multiple Society of Professional Journalists awards.  Seattle Met is published by Sagacity Media Inc., who also publishes Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom, Portland Monthly, Portland Monthly Bride & Groom.
 

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR - SEATTLE

Seattle Met magazine has an immediate opening for Associate Art Director. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of design experience at a consumer magazine, a strong design sensibility suitable for Seattle Met, and a proven track record working as a team player. This person must have creative vision, the ability to generate original concepts, a high level of design sophistication, a keen eye for photography, and exceptional typography skills.The ability to create images using infographics or typography is a must. Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and the ability to multitask and work with deadlines is critical. Web skills, including design, video, and interactive media are a huge plus. This person is responsible for designing editorial layouts for narrative and service features, and regularly appearing departments, assigning photography and illustrations; and color proofing photos.
Send cover letter, resume, and links to portfolio samples to employment@seattlemet.com with ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR in the subject line.
Seattle Metropolitan magazine has been the top-selling magazine in greater metropolitan Seattle, having won many awards including General Excellence from the City and Regional Magazine Association, plus Folio, Communication Arts, and multiple Society of Professional Journalists awards.  Seattle Met is published by Sagacity Media Inc., which also publishes Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom, Portland Monthly, Portland Monthly Bride & Groom, and other publications.

International Art Director-TIME

TIME Magazine has an immediate opening for an International Art Director to manage all aspects of the international editions. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated team player with a thirst for news and current events who can bring a positive attitude to our fast-paced, deadline-oriented process. He/she will work collaboratively with the editors and photo editors to create design solutions that are smart, fresh and informative, while also assisting the Design Director in the cover art direction, management and design of the domestic's weekly pages and digital platforms. Mastery of InDesign is a must and Illustrator and Photoshop skills are a definite advantage. Experience in infographics is desired. The ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines and remain flexible is essential. Please submit your resume along with a link to your work or pdf attachments for consideration.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
 
To apply, please use following link:
 
http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,118824BR