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Art Director, Culture magazine

Culture magazine is seeking a highly motivated, confident, and creative Art Director to lead design on the magazine's four seasonal issues and two special annual issues (Best Cheeses of the Year and Cheese+). This experienced individual will be responsible for all print design, from concept to final layout and through the shipping process. The Art Director will have the opportunity to work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to redesign the publication. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Lead the magazine through the entire design and production process (finalizing lineup, assigning and art directing photo shoots, designing layouts, print production, color correction, and proofs). * Develop relationships with a deep roster of talented photographers, stylists, and illustrators. * Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to produce creative, compelling layouts. * Art direct photographers and stylists on set. * Manage the art budget. * Design marketing materials for culture magazine for events, print, and online. * Keep tabs on industry best practices and bring fresh ideas to the table. * Source products for photos. * Oversee design on website and newsletters. * Create issue map and place ads in layout. * Communicate with advertisers to collect ad materials for the issue and occasionally design or redesign advertiser materials.

Tenure-Track Faculty, Assistant or Associate Professor of Illustration

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is seeking an accomplished artist/educator to join our growing illustration program to fill a full-time tenure-track position beginning in the Fall of 2016 at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Our curriculum emphasizes the practice of drawing and painting from observation, in order to acquire depth of understanding beyond surface, and advance the development of personal voice. Since illustrators work with a wide range of media, we are looking for a flexible artist with professional expertise in any of the following areas: drawing and painting, printmaking, experimental and 3D work, narrative work of all kinds, as well as a working knowledge of current practices in digital media. Responsibilities: In addition to teaching 12 credits (currently three 4 credit) courses per semester, the faculty member will be expected to participate in student advising, curriculum development, committee work, various departmental activities and student reviews. An ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a variety of courses within the major, serve as an enthusiastic mentor, assist students in preparation for post-graduate experience and potentially teach on the graduate level. We also seek someone who will broaden the department's professional presence beyond the college community and issues of diversity. Established in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art was the first and remains the only freestanding public college of art and design in the United States. The college is nationally known for offering broad access to a quality professional arts education, accompanied by a strong general education in the liberal arts. A major cultural force in Boston, MassArt offers public programs of award winning, acclaimed exhibitions, lectures, and events. Starting date is September 2016. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of under-represented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on Thursday, December 31, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

Deputy Art Director, Boston magazine

Boston magazine seeks an imaginative, ambitious, and collaborative Deputy Art Director to join our design team. Qualified candidates for this full-time position will have 5-7 years of professional experience and a portfolio demonstrating strong typography skills, experience directing photoshoots, and an appreciation for contemporary illustration. Responsibilities include: • Working closely with the Design Director to plan and execute feature, section, and department layouts • Commissioning and directing work from contributing photographers, illustrators, and graphic artists • Finding ways to tell stories graphically and in unconventional ways • Nurturing and cultivating a deep roster of contributing photographers, illustrators and graphic artists • Directing food, fashion, and portrait photo shoots as appropriate • Mentoring a young and eager team of design interns

Art/Photo Intern

This opportunity will allow students interested in editorial design to learn directly from HGTV Magazine's art and photo department. Interns will learn what goes into photo research, requesting high resolution images, shopping for props, assisting at photo shoots (in-house and on location), printing/calling in portfolios and much more. The intern will get the chance to shadow the art department and help with brainstorming concepts, updating & designing layouts. The ideal intern possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the eagerness to learn. We value those who have a love for editorial design and photography and have an interest in home design and DIY. You MUST receive college credit for this internship, proof of credit is required before beginning this internship. All interested candidates must email their resume to magazineinternship@hearst.com and include HGTV Art/Photo Internship in the subject line.

Designer

John Brown Media is launching an exciting New England food and cooking magazine to be headquartered in Boston. We are seeking a full-time designer to assist the art director in shaping the visual language around the digital and print components of the magazine. Responsibilities: • Execute templates and layout of the magazine across all platforms--print, digital, and social • Assist with the production of photoshoots, graphics, and illustration • Design content for both print, digital, and social • Creatively tell stories through a mix of photo, illustration, charts, graphics, and more • Collaborate closely with the editor-in-chief on layouts, story ideas, and treatments Requirements: • At least 2 years graphic design experience, preferably in a consumer magazine • The ability to seamlessly weave between bi-monthly print and daily digital demands • Fluency with design from a digital perspective, including social media • Experience/skill with illustration and custom type (not required, but a bonus) • An idea machine with attention to detail • A highly collaborative mindset

Magazine Art Director

SAM is the tri annual publication for the 72,000 graduates of Suffolk University in Boston and other readers on and beyond our campus. The magazine, available in print and digital editions, is closer aesthetically to a consumer publication than an institutional magazine so the role of Art Director is particularly significant. The work is performed offsite as a contract position so that we are able to consider candidates from any region, but design professionals in the Greater Boston area are preferred. Recognized with dozens of awards from national organizations in communications and education, SAM is noted for innovative design and we are seeking art direction from seasoned, visionary designer.

Principle Designer

We're looking for an Editorial Designer on the cutting edge of but still into print. Conceptually strong, with lots of experience but who's work is fresh and exciting. Leadership expertise is important. Must send a link to an amazing portfolio and have lots of design work that would win an SPD award.

Design Director, Boston magazine

Boston magazine is looking for a design director who will be responsible for the overall look of the Boston 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, and appealing to a broad audience. S/he will also oversee the home design quarterly and the twice-annual weddings magazine. Job responsibilities include: • Creating original layouts for the magazine's features and departments • Working closely with the editors to conceive and execute eye-catching covers • Leading brainstorming sessions, suggesting heds and deks, and developing story and package ideas • Cultivating and nurturing a deep roster of contributing photographers, illustrators, and graphic artists • Directing photo shoots as appropriate • Mentoring a young and eager team of in-house designers.

Art director, Boston magazine

Boston magazine is looking for an art director who will be responsible for the overall look of the Boston 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, and appealing to a broad audience. S/he will also oversee the home design quarterly and the twice-annual weddings magazine. Job responsibilities include: • Working closely with the editors to conceive and execute eye-catching covers that will sell • Clearly communicating assignments to contributing photographers, illustrators, and graphic artists • Finding ways to tell stories graphically and in unconventional and non-linear ways • Leading brainstorming sessions, suggesting heds and deks, and developing story and package ideas • Nurturing and cultivating a deep roster of contributing photographers, illustrators and graphic artists • Directing photo shoots as appropriate. • Mentoring a young and eager team of in-house designers.

Photo Editor

• Conceptualize photo treatments with design director and assign photographers accordingly, especially for the feature well. Attend key shoots to ensure the magazine's vision is carried out. • Produce photo shoots: scout locations, organize shoot logistics, create call sheets, hire models/stylists/assistants as needed. • Coordinate with photographers to ensure files are delivered on deadline. • Negotiate fees with photographers within the budget; get contracts and photo releases signed. • Oversee and hire photo interns. • Nurture relationships with current roster of photographers; meet and develop relationships with photographers who should be working for the magazine.

Senior Editorial Print Designer

Boston University is looking for an editorial designer with 3+ years experience working on print magazines. We've got gads of alumni pubs, from all of our different schools and colleges that needs a terrific designer who is comfortable working with smart clients and strong team of creatives.

Deputy Art Director

Boston magazine is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and talented Deputy Art Director to join its art team. The candidate will have a chance to make an impact on our award-winning suite of publications: Boston magazine, Boston Home, and Boston Weddings.The qualified candidate should have a sophisticated design sense, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to manage a project from conception to completion. He/she should be able to work on a small team, and be very deadline-oriented.

SENIOR DESIGNER

Harvard Business Review Group is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team - a crucial engine for design at HBR as we transform from a predominantly print publishing group to a multi-platform Publisher embracing opportunities across media. Senior Designer is a role for an experienced, talented and capable designer who is reaching mastership of conceptual design and execution. The Senior Designer works on leading the feature efforts in HBR and taking on independent HBRG design projects. The Senior Designer engages closely with editors and the design team to deliver fabulous design outcomes based on the Art Direction established by the Design Leaders. RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: • Contributing to Design team by generating strong concepts and managing their creative execution. • Enthusiastically, articulately engaging in discussion of work in meetings and crit sessions. • Working with and guiding more junior design staff, to build and maintain design quality. • Freely generating ideas and sharp concepts that deliver on HBR's promise of intelligent quality. • Setting a standard for accuracy and layout quality. • Engaging in rigorous discussion with editors about the presentation of ideas to our readers. • Reviewing incoming proofs. • Creatively transferring print ideas to digital platforms. • Engaging in digital project execution (web/Ipad/Mobile), broadening HBRG design skills across platforms.

Designer

Harvard Business Review Group is looking for a Designer to join our team - a crucial engine for design at HBR as we transform from a predominantly print publishing group to a multi-platform Publisher embracing opportunities across media. This role is perfect for a talented, energetic designer with a demonstrated ability to produce excellent ideas, typography and layouts. A Designer works under the direction of the Senior Designer and Design Leaders to execute and deliver high-quality design work on deadline. While mainly working on executing design concepts and developing options for HBR designs, they will also work on a broad range of print and digital design projects across our platforms, including web-design, interactive designs, book jacket design, and design for new products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contributing to Design team by enthusiastically engaging in discussion of work and suggesting ideas. • Producing concept options for presentation. • Designing layouts for HBR Magazine to finished-art stage. • Developing briefs, commissioning and managing the quality of illustration and photography for HBR. • Working with Indd files to convert to interactive folios for Ipad. • Designing Infographics. • Taking on web-design and digital design projects. • Working on other design projects within HBRG.

Deputy Art Director

Boston magazine is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and talented Deputy Art Director to join its art team. The candidate will have a chance to make an impact on our award-winning suite of publications: Boston magazine, Boston Home, and Boston Weddings.The qualified candidate should have a sophisticated design sense, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to manage a project from conception to completion. He/she should be able to work on a small team, and be very deadline-oriented.

Design Director

Boston magazine is on the hunt for America's next great design director. Do you have passion, creativity, and talent to burn? Then we want to hear from you. We're looking for someone to oversee the art direction of our award-winning suite of publications: Boston magazine, Boston Home, and Boston Weddings. You must be an accomplished graphic designer, with superior typographic and art-direction skills, great attention to detail, a proven ability to manage, and a clear, elegant, and sophisticated creative vision.

The Boston Globe Digital Design Director

The Boston Globe is looking for a creative, organized leader to head the design and development team for our two websites.

BostonGlobe.com is a subscription site launched in 2011 featuring groundbreaking responsive design. It was named "World's Best Designed Website" by the Society for News Design. Boston.com, our free site, is the sixth-largest newspaper-related website in the country. The Globe is a relaxed, un-hierarchical place to work; the kind of environment where someone with ideas and energy can have real impact.

Infographics Editor

The Harvard Business Review Group is looking for a contract Infographics Editor. The position can either be a part-time or full time role. The Infographics Editor will work closely with editors and designers in HBR to improve the overall quality, style and importance of graphics in all our published offerings. This role is a real bridging role within Harvard Business Review Group which will affect change in our products. We are seeking someone who has enough experience and journalistic smarts to propose ideas and options. They will also assemble rigorous data and research. The role requires someone who is visually smart, who can see the potential for graphics and who can delve into raw material and see the visual potential. They need to be able to look at raw articles or papers and articulate the graphic storytelling potential. They should essentially be able to bring a number of ideas and options to the team about how to tell a story visually. It is also essential that they develop a network of industry contacts, trade groups or publications, and partner with employees within the organization. They must be good at developing a clear brief for each project they undertake within the design department.

Print Editorial Design

Accountable for all aspects of conceptual art direction, graphic design, layout, design production, and general aesthetics for the content of several of the University's most important print communications magazines. Work with writers, the Associate Creative Director and the Creative Director to develop conceptual, branded creative alumni publications. Serve as a contact with printers and color separators and approve color proofs, working with photographers and illustrator to commission or buy art for publications.