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Foreign Policy is seeking a versatile and passionate art director to help define and execute FP's evolving visual brand across all of our platforms. While the position will be primarily focused on producing and commissioning outstanding editorial visuals for ForeignPolicy.com and our 46-year-old print edition, ideal candidates will be eager to create (and ideally have experience with) original assets and identities for FP's events, custom content solutions for clients, and useful, engaging publications for FP Analytics, our research division. This will be a full-time position based in our Washington, D.C., office that reports to FP's chief creative officer.

Art Director - Martha Stewart Editorial

- Work closely with the Design Director to conceptualize, plan and execute feature and section layouts - Take ideas from concept to final execution - Strong typographic and typesetting skills - Art direct food, still life, beauty and home photo shoots as appropriate - Commission illustration and cultivate relationships with emerging artists - Mentor a young and eager team of designers and interns - Manage in-house digital imaging specialist and color-correction workflow, adhering to magazine's prepress deadlines - Work in tandem with the managing editor to supervise art and layout deadlines - Run the art department in the design director's absence - Work with Design Director on typography and design elements to keep refining the look of Living - Must be an expert problem solver with the ability to work efficiently, quickly, and diplomatically with a creative approach to design - Ability to juggle and meet multiple deadlines is a must Essential Job Functions 65% Conceptualizing and Designing 15% Art Directing 10% Color Correction and Imaging 10% Assisting with production of pages

Senior Designer, MAKERS

MAKERS is looking for a senior graphic designer to oversee all design aspects for the MAKERS brand. S/he will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing digital creative work across channels including MAKERS.com, digital campaigns, mobile, social and email. S/he will also collaborate with content and marketing stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class, consistent brand experience across channels and touchpoints. The senior graphic designer will manage an associate designer, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and prioritizing workload to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. With support from the associate designer, they will deliver all digital and print assets for the annual MAKERS Conference and MAKERS@ programming including event collateral, invitations, agendas, recaps, mailers and social assets. Responsibilities include: • Translate business goals into actionable design directives and effectively communicate creative rationale (orally and visually) to key stakeholders. • Initiate MAKERS email campaigns, and develop/optimize templates. • Develop wireframes and design templates for MAKERS.com, MAKERS Conference App and MAKERS Stories App. • Drive creative brainstorming, concept development and design execution • Manage external creative agencies and effectively collaborate with internal OATH creative stakeholders. • Remain on the cutting edge of emerging tech, trends, tools and apps.

Senior Art Director/Designer

Campbell Ewald is looking for a Senior Art Director/Designer to join their long-form Content Development team. We are looking for multitalented candidates (with a background in art direction and editorial design) that have at least 7 years of experience in publishing or long-form content marketing -- print, video, web, social, mobile and tablets. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about the story being told...in both the print and digital space, and always looking for ways to connect offline-to-online, and vice versa. A client doesn't always know the best way to solve a problem. So we need people who understand how to translate the business problem into strong visual stories told with words, photos, and interactive means. Candidate must be self-motivated, efficient, detail-oriented and have the ability to adapt quickly as project needs change. They must be able to work in a team atmosphere and fast paced environment. In addition, candidates must have experience directing expansive editorial photo shoots, preferably in the areas of fashion and luxury goods. Ideal candidates will have automotive experience. Some light travel may be required. In this position, candidate must be confident in their conceptual and art direction skills and carry the ability to determine the difference between presentation and reality. It is also important that we continue delivering award-winning creative for our clients, so we need a team player who can consistently develop high quality creative across the variety of platforms our content lives: print, video, web, social, mobile and tablets. Above all, we are looking for a creative thinker who is passionate about art direction in an editorial environment and great story telling. We work hard, have fun, and most of all, have the desire to be doing great work. It is the policy of Campbell Ewald, a division of the Interpublic Group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Art Director, San Antonio Magazine

San Antonio Magazine has an immediate opening for a talented Art Director. We're seeking a design professional with at least 5 years of experience to join the team of this growing, vibrant city magazine. We value team players who are dedicated to creating a superior product every month and working collaboratively in an editorial environment where creative thinking, problem solving and multitasking are essential skills. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Design and layout of monthly issues of 100-plus page publication Preparing files for printer Working collaboratively with editors in development of stories from idea phase to production Managing part-time photo assistant and design interns Cultivating stable of freelance photographers, illustrators and artists Making assignments to contributing artists and assisting at photo shoots as needed Managing monthly budget Overseeing overall look of San Antonio Magazine brand across platforms

Art Director, Dallas Observer

Dallas Observer has an immediate opening for an experienced editorial art director for both its online and in-print publications. The art director is responsible for all multimedia efforts, primarily overseeing photography which includes slide shows, as well as videography and illustration. He/she must be able to conceptualize and produce modern, sophisticated, and vibrant design for online presentations, covers, features, and special sections. This individual must be an exceptionally creative designer who has experience commissioning high-quality videography, photography and illustration, negotiating fees, clearing rights and managing a budget. The art director will balance strong leadership with strong collaboration in order to thrive in a team environment.

Digital Art Director

Digital Art Director Mother Jones, which recently won the Magazine of the Year award from the American Society of Magazine Editors, is looking for a digital art director to push the visual story-telling envelope, improve our UX, and discover new ways to connect with our readers. You: Live and breathe great design and have a strong foundation in typography, photography, illustration, and usability. And you love journalism, and know that right now is an incredible moment to bring the two together for a big impact. You relish both big-picture brainstorming and hands-on design work. You're a nimble, even-tempered multitasker who enjoys the magic of conjuring great work from a limited budget and staff. You want design that is smart but not prissy, groundbreaking but approachable, eye-opening, not head-scratching. Us: A reader-supported, nonprofit news organization that publishes a torrent of original reporting each day on our site, in addition to our gorgeous bimonthly print magazine. You will work closely with a talented art, photo and production team and reporters and editors committed to innovation. With a great team and an Ozzie-winning redesign in place, we look forward to innovating on the reader experience, including the design of marquee stories and engagement projects. You'll work on everything from fast-turnaround photo illustrations to longer-term premier projects (such as the massive private prison expose we published last year, or our Russia scandal vertical) and a new initiative to incorporate documentary filmmaking and animation into the newsroom workflow. We're particularly interested in candidates with UX as well as design chops--and, of course, you'll bring your expertise to the print product too, helping to ensure that powerful, in-depth reporting shines across all our channels. We're looking for someone who'll light our imaginations on fire, but who relishes teamwork in a breaking news environment where the art and design staff are not walled off from the journalists; who is eager to be a part of an organization that is designed for the future, not the past. This position is based in our San Francisco office; remote is not an option.

Art Director, Atlanta Magazine's HOME

Job Overview:

Atlanta Magazine is seeking an energetic, confident, hard working, and motivated art director to oversee the design and production of our bimonthly HOME publication.


Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead Atlanta Magazine's HOME publication through the entire design and production process for its six issues a year (finalizing lineups, assigning and art directing photo shoots, designing layouts and cover, print production, color correction, proofs)

- Work closely with the HOME editor to conceive and execute a visually inviting and clean magazine.

- Collaborate with the editor on content for the magazine, including scouting together for potential homes to feature

- Cultivate a deep roster of contributing illustrators and photographers for HOME

- Art direct photographers and stylists while attending photo shoots for HOME

- Manage the art budget for HOME

- Contribute to HOME's social media presence

- Design and produce marketing materials for the HOME magazine, in close collaboration with the Marketing Director.

- Contribute to the monthly Atlanta Magazine by participating in brainstorm sessions, pitching story ideas, and being a collaborative member of our art department.

Successful candidates will possess the following skills/abilities:

- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

- Experience working on a shelter publication is preferable, but not required

- Good eye for photography and styling

- Highly organized

- Comfortable with juggling multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment

- Experience with pre-press and production--we are a small team and this is an integral part of the job

- Highly collaborative, as the art director will be a part of a four-person creative team.

- 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.

Children Magazine Art Director

We have an immediate opening for an experienced, highly creative Art Director who lives in the world of kids and/or children's publishing.  This position is responsible for the look of three of our monthly publications; Hello Magazine for ages 0-2, High Five Magazine for ages 2-5, and High Five's bilingual companion, High Five Bilingüe. In addition, this Art Director will be responsible for various product add-ons and spin-offs. Primary responsibilities include: • Executing competitive, contemporary and legible magazine design for kids. • Creating and maintaining relationships with freelance illustrators. • Overseeing the daily production work for all three magazines. Qualifications: • An affinity for the Highlights mission and values, and an appreciation for our "Fun with a Purpose" approach to content. • An ability to articulate key elements of good kids' design and integrate them into each magazine's individual "look and feel." Formalize these key elements into brand style guides to be shared with Marketing partners. • Commission original artwork. Discover and cultivate new illustration talent. • Strong leadership capabilities that facilitate managing, motivating, and collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues. • Solid public speaking and written communication skills. • The ability to foster teamwork by consistently being communicative, positive, and collaborative with Editorial and Marketing counterparts.

Editorial Art Director

University Marketing, the Ohio State University Office of Advancement Position Overview The Editorial Art Director leads visioning, coordination and production through all facets of the creative process for the Ohio State Alumni Magazine - an 85-page publication that is distributed multiple times throughout the year. Directing the editorial design team, he/she will foster alignment across marketing disciplines and with Alumni Association leadership. In addition, this position will select, direct and manage external creative partner relationships including but not limited to photographers, illustrators, freelance designers and printers. This exciting opportunity will primarily entail direction that includes choosing stories and photography, managing creative partners, and storyboarding. However, the selected candidate also needs to be able act in a hands-on capacity as this individual will be responsible for high-profile designs that include covers, feature stories, etc. The Editorial Art Director will be the primary liaison for production of the magazine and will also strive to engage with the Buckeye community in an attempt to encourage creative participation. Organizational Overview University Marketing exists to identify and share the unmatched number of compelling stories just waiting to be told by Ohio State's world-class faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and friends and serve as a central resource to the hundreds of communicators across the university. From creative wordsmiths, eagle-eyed photographers and videographers to digital content directors and proven project leaders, we develop and advance the university's key reputational goals in a positive, consistent, cutting-edge manner. 

Performance Objectives 
Short-term: 
• Become familiar with OSU brand guidelines 
• Establish style guidelines 
• Understand what makes University Marketing at Ohio State special while also understanding what differentiates our magazine from our competitors 
Long-term: 
• Solidify the appropriate outside resources 
• Establish partnerships with the production/print stakeholders 
• Increase the engagement of young alumni 
• Broaden audience appeal 
• Increase positive readership feedback 
• Improve advertising strategy to tighten standards and better integrate with content

Experience Requirements 
The ideal candidate will have proven layout experience, be equally comfortable directing and doing, and be both inspired and inspiring to others. He/she will thoroughly understand the nuances of printing, be comfortable managing others and partnering with both internal and external teams, and be an effective communicator of vision. 

Closing Statement 
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. 

How to Apply 

Please visit: http://osujoblinks.com/nvnb You may also visit http://www.advancement.osu.edu/ to find out more about University Advancement.

Senior Art Director

Rodale is currently seeking a creative and collaborative Senior Art Director to join the Men's Health editorial team in our NY office. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a great sense of humor. A passion for the Men's Health brand is a must, large biceps are not. The role reports directly to the Creative Director. Responsibilities: Design of features, packages, and the occasional department page Collaborate with art directors, photo editors, and editors on visual strategy Assist with art direction of fashion, food, and fitness photography

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 +

Freelance Art Director: Preservation

The National Trust for Historic, a nonprofit organization that works to save America's historic places, seeks an exceptionally talented and creative magazine designer for our quarterly magazine, Preservation, on a contract basis. We are currently soliciting competitive proposals for a fixed-price contract from firms or individuals that are qualified to art direct and design this award-winning publication. 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 72-page issue's cover, features and department pages--on average 40 pages. Coordinates with the managing editor on the acquisition of photography and illustration. Ensures designs are forward looking, cutting edge and in line with the National Trust's brand. Supports a positive and effective team atmosphere, communicating clearly with National Trust staff. Follows assigned schedules. Works closely with creative director and editorial staff in communicating various design strategies, reporting directly to the Managing Editor on a day-to-day basis. Adheres to established style guidelines. Manages complete process from conception through hand-off of final press-ready files.

Milwaukee Magazine Art Director

A leading global provider of print and media solutions, Quad/Graphics is powered by a passion for innovation and the most advanced platform in the industry. Our collaborative team of "can-do" people continually challenge the status quo, creating groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of communications. Milwaukee Magazine, one of the nation's most respected city and regional magazines, has an opening for an art director. We are looking for an enthusiastic editorial designer with the experience and energy to lead our small-but-talented art department to new heights. The art director will work with the editor in chief to shape the direction of the magazine's look, ensuring that it is in synch with the editorial vision and reflects the taste and style of the readership. The ideal candidate will have a passion for good design, a thorough knowledge of which publications are breaking new ground with their art direction, and a desire to best one's own work with each new issue. This person should have a proven track record of creating covers that drive newsstand sales. A keen eye for photography, exceptional typography skills, and the ability to create images using infographics or typography are all musts. You should be a gentle, inspiring leader (think: Mary Poppins), who can scrutinize the work of other designers and articulate what is needed to bring the layouts to the next level. A collaborative spirit is imperative. Experience: Five years of experience designing or art directing for a national or regional consumer magazine or B2B publication preferred. Minimum two years of experience hiring, managing, and mentoring designers; managing a budget; and producing photo shoots including portraits, food, fashion and still photos. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and layout monthly issues of 100-plus page publication Work collaboratively with editors in development of stories from idea phase to production Supervise the senior designer, graphic designer and staff photographer Manage part-time photo, design and video interns Cultivate and expand the magazine's network of freelance photographers, illustrators and artists Manage workflow and monthly deadlines Prepare photos and design files for printer Assign projects to contributing artists and direct photo shoots as needed Manage custom publications in tandem with regular issues Manage monthly budget Oversee overall look of Milwaukee Magazine brand across platforms

Art Director

Position Summary Pace is seeking an art director with an entrepreneurial spirit to support the existing efforts of editorial and sales staff and collaboratively explore new promotional and revenue opportunities, both online and in print. Projects include lifestyle editorial, advertorial, advertising, marketing, sales materials, websites, new-business mock-ups, and social media. Principal Accountabilities -Understanding of and ability to execute client's brand -Execute day to day tasks of producing a monthly magazine from start to finish, which includes interaction with creative directors, illustrators, photographers, reps and editors, as well as plan / brainstorm big ideas. -Communicate with editors and account supervisors -Oversee visual esthetic of website with strong photo research skills -Must be precise, detail oriented and highly organized -Produce clean, intuitive design customized for digital properties -Repurpose the print magazine for digital distribution. -Brainstorm and execute digital campaign mockups. -Manage junior art team Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

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. South's Art Director 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. Responsibilities will include- Conceiving and executing designs for editorial layous - Coordinate production of magazine with pre-press house and printer - Acquiring artwork - Assigning photography - Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines Qualifications and requirements include: - Ability to present own creative concepts and create original art elements (photography, illustration, typography, graphics) - Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-starting approach - Excellent communication, organization and computer skills - Prior experience in a design related field - Work closely with publisher and editor to execute and conceptualize our product through photography and design

ART DIRECTOR/SOUTH MAGAZINE

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. South's Art Director 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. Responsibilities will include- Conceiving and executing designs for editorial layous - Coordinate production of magazine with pre-press house and printer - Acquiring artwork - Assigning photography - Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines Qualifications and requirements include: - Ability to present own creative concepts and create original art elements (photography, illustration, typography, graphics) - Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-starting approach - Excellent communication, organization and computer skills - Prior experience in a design related field - Work closely with publisher and editor to execute and conceptualize our product through photography and design

Art Director - Book Publishing

• Design book covers and interiors on a demanding production schedule • Manage freelance creatives including designers, illustrators, typesetters, and photo editors • Produce cover mechanicals and print-ready files • Create and apply design templates for book interiors • Collaborate closely with editorial and design colleagues • Review and approve finished design work • Additional design, production and administrative tasks as required • Assist with E-Book design & production

Art Director, Branded Content, Hearst Digital Media

Hearst Digital Media is seeking a Art Director, Branded Content Studio to steer the design of the custom content the Studio creates in partnership with advertisers to run on all of our digital properties, including Elle.com, ElleDecor.com, MarieClaire.com, CountryLiving.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, and Seventeen.com. Job Description This position will report to the Director of the Branded Content Studio. You will work closely with the Content Studio photo/art team and editors to design digital branded content that meets or surpasses the quality of non-branded editorial. You will also work in close partnership with the Editorial, Product and UX teams. Responsibilities: • Design branded content that adheres to and also furthers the visual identity of the HDM sites in a fast-paced creative environment • Work with Product and UX teams to design boundary-pushing, interactive, showpiece pieces of branded content • Concept and design stories, infograhics and motion graphics • Manage junior designer • Use available analytics to understand content performance • Direct creative processes and capabilities • Assess where HDM work stands against competitors and ensure we are ahead • Drive constant improvement in HDM quality and capabilities • Recruit and manage outside resources, including vendors and illustrators Requirements: • At least 7 years as a Designer/Art Director • Dedication to rolling-up-your-sleeves and designing • Proven excellence in producing shareable, digital content • Understanding of what drives audience and engagement in digital media now • Familiarity with pop culture, fashion, trends • Master of current digital design tools such as Adobe CS as well as developing design technologies that push design and storytelling • Experience working on a publishing CMS • Passion for innovating • Must be a bridge-builder, bringing teams that have uniquely different experiences together to build great digital content • Strong design background and eye for composition • A positive and professional attitude at all times • A diplomatic disposition and willingness to be flexible • Strong time management, communication and interpersonal skills • BFA or equivalent in Graphic Design or related subject

Senior Art Director

Objective Ad Age seeks a Senior Art Director with exceptional design and organizational skills to work with our talented newsroom team to plan, design and produce high-impact editorial pages, graphics, data and other related content that will tell stories in interesting, new and unique ways. Additionally, the role will serve to drive the design of Ad Age digital products, event collateral, motion graphics and other projects taken on by our studio where a designer's expertise can inform and enhance the experience of our brand. This person will report directly to the creative director of the newly-organized, all-platform Ad Age Studio which supports the editorial, marketing, product and business teams' creative needs. The Senior Art Director must be able to produce conceptually-driven content in print, with strong sophisticated design and typography, while also working through day-to-day operations of an art department which is pursuing multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously. In addition, the candidate must have a strong background in working with and directing talent, photographers, agents, and illustrators, being very adept at assigning, producing and sourcing original and pickup imaging. A strong original assignment illustration portfolio is a must. Finally, the Senior Art Director will collaborate with stakeholders outside of the department to complete projects ranging from digital product designs to special publications and supplements. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. And because of the nature of what we do, the successful candidate must be able to work from Ad Age headquarters in Manhattan and have schedule flexibility as work cycles up and down, particularly being available on nights when magazine pages are closing to press. No relocation assistance is available; local candidates only, please. Responsibilities Collaborate with editors, studio colleagues (designers/producers/freelancers), and business colleagues in the office and remotely to create conceptually and visually engaging stories for the legendary Advertising Age print magazine, which has 24 issues annually (bi-weekly) plus several special issue publications throughout the year Manage and complete imaging research requests in the art desk queue, in a timely fashion, for stories posting throughout the day to AdAge.com and Ad Age Creativity Lead and heavily contribute to the efforts of the studio designers across various Ad Age channels Produce imaging/photography research for various stories and manage selects Assign, produce and/or execute various original illustrations, photography and designs for Advertising Age magazine in print and on screen Occasionally attending and/or directing photo shoots as necessary Negotiate and process contracts and invoices for Ad Age editorial photographers and illustrators as necessary Assist creative director in maintaining the annual editorial imaging budget in collaboration with the art director Traffic-manage print projects for production and digital projects for the web Prepare press-ready PDFs (direct-to-plate, PDF X1a standards) Collaborating with manufacturing, manage production scheduling (page-ship schedule) and assist creative director and art director with staffing/freelance resource planning for various print projects including the editorial flagship magazine Work on various other design projects as requested by the creative director or general manager of marketing and brand Other duties as needed

Art Director - DuJour Magazine

Art Director, Editorial Design to join Dujour Media's Creative team

Job Description:
This position will report to the Creative Director and will work very closely with the editors/photo department on the daily production of the quarterly luxury print magazine and digital platform as needed. Duties include art direction for FOB features including infographic and design elements; Managing outside resources, including vendors, illustrators and designers 
This is a freelance position to start immediately through mid-March with the opportunity of full time thereafter.

Requirements: 
- At least 5-8 years as a Designer/Art Director
- Master of current digital design tools such as Adobe CS
- Creative & tasteful problem solving for relationships between image and type
- Good judgement as to what works to drive audience and engagement  
- Proven management skills 
- Can work in a fast-paced environment 
- Familiarity with pop culture, fashion, trends


Send inquiries including samples of work to:
anthony.rotunno@dujour.com
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DuJour is the award-winning luxury lifestyle brand that covers celebrities, travel, food and wine, fashion, beauty, fitness, design, business and technology. Our stories run the gamut: An issue might feature an investigative piece on a socialite's murder in Aspen, alongside a gorgeous travel spread about an exclusive private island. The magazine, which launched in 2012, is distributed via print and digital platforms to an audience of more than 3 million affluent men and women.
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Art Director, Digital & Print

• Contribute to creative strategy with Chief Creative Officer and Head of Content • Execute creative strategy in collaboration with content and cross-functional teams • Oversee and implement the cross-platform photo strategy for magazine and all digital channels • Work with designers, illustrators, and photographers to conceive and execute layouts in print • Create and maintain evolving style guide for brand photography and images • Oversee production and quality of final digital artwork for digital initiatives • Collaborate with product and development team to achieve accurate, platform-specific versions of designed layouts • Ensure accurate and efficient production and evolution of content templates • Partner with marketing and merchant teams to design on brand, digital experiences for digital with an eye to performance and ease of use • Assist in generation of ideas to optimize the brand's customer digital experience • Innovate to improve integration of commerce and engagement online • Work with digital creative partners to evolve web style guide and standards • Manage and mentor team members • Provide timely, productive and motivational feedback to designers and team members

Art Director, Editorial Design, Digital

Hearst Digital Media is seeking an Art Director, Editorial Design to join the Creative team overseeing the visual design team that supports all of our 18 sites, including Elle.com, MarieClaire.com, CountryLiving.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, and harpersbazaar.com. Job Description This position will report in to the Creative Director of HDM and will work closely with the editors on all of the HDM brands to create visual design that furthers the story telling on each site. You will work in close partnership with the Photo, Product, and UX teams. Responsibilities: - Responsible for the visual identity for all of the HDM sites - Create direction for digital features including infographics, design elements - All work created with an eye to audience - Use available analytics to understand content performance - Oversee a team of approximately 8 visual designers - Manage and direct process, capabilities, tools and goals for the creative team across all brands - Study the marketplace, assessing where HDM work stands against competitors' and ensure that we are ahead of the curve - Ability to work under tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously - Drive constant improvement in HDM's quality and capabilities - Experience in creating gifs and directing motion graphics designers - Managing outside resources, including vendors, illustrators and designers Requirements: - At least 8 years as a Designer / Art Director - Proven creative leadership skills; Design/Art management background - Excellent at producing shareable, digital-friendly content - Good judgment as to what works to drive audience and engagement in digital media - Familiarity with pop culture, fashion, trends - Master of current digital design tools such as Adobe CS as well as developing design technologies and workflows - Must be a bridge-builder, working with teams that have uniquely different experiences together to build great digital products

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.

Art Director

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a lead art director for its award-winning weekend Off Duty section. Must have an impeccable design aesthetic and outstanding typographic skills. Must be able to take conceptual ideas and using photos, graphics and illustrations tell stories visually. Must be able to work closely and seamlessly with editors and other visual team members. The ideal candidate will be creative, a collaborator and an innovator. The art director will own the stories for all publishing platforms. Must have outstanding organizational skills and be able to multitask, working on multiple editions simultaneously. Proven ability working with lifestyle content a definite plus. The art director must be capable of completing pages according to specifications of the weekly advertising edition plan. Will also be required to present stories in accordance with the well-established high-standards of the global WSJ. Responsible for meeting all edition deadlines and ensuring the maintenance of quality assurance. Candidate should be able to work in both Macintosh and PC operating systems. Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat. Experience with EidosMedia's Methode system a plus. Candidate should have five to ten years experience or equivalent in newspaper or magazine design. Proven ability to work as a member of a team under deadline a must.

Art Director/South magazine

Savannah Georgia... Join Team South in the heart of downtown Savannah...eclectic & creative coastal city! 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 and digital is a plus.

Associate Creative Director

Summary: Manifest seeks a highly creative and collaborative Associate Creative Director to join CBS Watch! magazine 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. This role reports to the Group Creative Director. Responsibilities: • Laying out and assisting in the oversight of features, covers and department art plans with the Creative Director • Lead on all special sections • Collaboration. Able to work effectively with others • Can juggle multiple projects at once • Client facing communication • Comfortable art directing photo shoots Requirements: - At least 8 years as a member of a design team at a major consumer publication - Superior typography, layout, and design skills is a MUST - Ability to create clear mood boards that communicate conceptual and aesthetic direction of stories - Ability to understand the editorial mission of a story and present creative solutions to help the reader - Communication and experience working directly with clients (you must be flexible and able to collaborate effectively with editorial staff) - Meticulous attention to detail - Extremely creative and able to articulate vision

Art Director

Cooking Light is recruiting a highly motivated Art Director with a passion for food photography and design to work in our Birmingham, Alabama office. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director is responsible for art directing photography on location and in the new state-of-the art Time Inc. Food Studios. The Art Director will also commission and oversee illustration and package and design stories, while maintaining the overall design quality and integrity of our print and digital platforms-- from design to production.

Graphic Designer/Art Director

We are seeking a motivated and versatile Graphic Designer/Art Director to join our team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.! Position will be a combination of designing graphics/charts for print and digital, but will also include page design. Depending on experience, position could be senior. Day to day responsibilities will have an initial emphasis on print design, with accelerated opportunities for digital projects as we grow and expand. Key Responsibilities: • Create graphics, charts and illustrations for various parts of the paper, both print and digital. • Design pages/sections with an emphasis on news/commentary and business. • Execute designs and concepts that are sophisticated and forward looking, displaying a strong sense of content. • Proactively approach daily and weekly projects, developing smart solutions for telling stories visually. • Work collaboratively with editors, photo editors, and other designers. • Work within both daily and weekly deadlines. • Ensure adherence to established style guidelines for all assignments. The New York Post is an EOE.

Graphic Designer/Art Director

We are seeking a motivated and versatile Graphic Designer/Art Director to join our team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.! Position will be a combination of designing graphics/charts for print and digital, but will also include page design. Depending on experience, position could be senior. Day to day responsibilities will have an initial emphasis on print design, with accelerated opportunities for digital projects as we grow and expand. Key Responsibilities: • Create graphics, charts and illustrations for various parts of the paper, both print and digital. • Design pages/sections with an emphasis on news/commentary and business. • Execute designs and concepts that are sophisticated and forward looking, displaying a strong sense of content. • Proactively approach daily and weekly projects, developing smart solutions for telling stories visually. • Work collaboratively with editors, photo editors, and other designers. • Work within both daily and weekly deadlines. • Ensure adherence to established style guidelines for all assignments. The New York Post is an EOE.

Associate Art Director-Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings

Under the direction of the Design Director, this position conceptualizes, art directs and designs the assigned pages for each magazine issue of Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings. The Associate AD works seamlessly with editors and stylists and photographers to create content that is within the visual direction of the magazine to make choices that maintain the creative vision, brand, and standard of quality. This position interacts with editors, stylists, the photography and production departments in addition to many outside freelance creatives. Packaging design and branding experience a plus. Essential Job Functions 40% Designs assigned pages each month in cooperation with department heads and Design Director 40% Concepts and art directs photo shoots in cooperation with stylists and photographers 10% Evaluates quality of page proofs and works with production manager to correct as needed. 10% Interfaces with Copy Editors and Editors to ensure type specifications are consistent and the copy fits and visually tells the story.

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. 

Art Director

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has an immediate need for an exceptionally talented, dynamic, organized, hands-on Art Director with magazine experience to direct the design strategy of our content as well as our quarterly publication, Preservation magazine. The ideal candidate has proven experience in publication and content design, demonstrating the use of sophisticated art direction, design, typography, photography and illustration. You must be a multi-tasker who can easily design and layout a beautiful feature, department, and sidebar, but can also craft a digital piece with punch. We are looking for someone who can turn out pages quickly and has the ability to dissect stories and content across both print and digital using creative solutions in a collaborative environment. This is a key role for a design thinker with a passion for storytelling, usability and an eye for visual consistency.

Art Director

Real Simple is looking for an Art Director to join the RS Creative Studio, which is responsible for creating custom content, as well as event design, and sales and marketing materials. The candidate should be someone who approaches their work with a passion for design and drive to create something new. They will lead the creation of design assets from concept to completion. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director will manage designers and encourage a team atmosphere. This is a key role for a creative thinker who will be involved in conceptualizing and executing photo and video shoots with Real Simple talent for our partners. Job Description: The Art Director will be tasked with enhancing the visual branding with innovative design for the marketing and sales teams for projects like native campaigns, client-branded promotions, digital and print mockups, category presentations, sell sheets, media kits, and brand identity for signature franchises. The will develop cohesive, creative ad executions that live across both digital and print platforms, balancing client objectives with editorial prestige, while managing project timelines, budgets and estimates for each project.

Art Director - Martha Stewart Living

- Work closely with the Design Director to conceptualize, plan and execute feature and section layouts - Take ideas from concept to final execution - Strong typographic and typesetting skills - Art direct food, still life and home photo shoots as appropriate - Commission illustration and cultivate relationships with emerging artists - Mentor a young and eager team of designers and interns - Manage in-house digital imaging specialist and color-correction workflow, adhering to magazine's prepress deadlines - Work in tandem with the Managing Editor to supervise art and layout deadlines - Run the art department in the Design Director's absence - Work with Design Director on type face selection and other design elements to keep refining the look of Living - Must be an expert problem solver with the ability to work efficiently, quickly, and diplomatically with a creative approach to design - Ability to juggle and meet multiple deadlines is a must Essential Job Functions 70% Conceptualizing and Designing 10% Art Directing 10% Color Correction and Imaging 10% Assisting with production of pages

Art Director, Branded Content

Hearst Digital Media is seeking a Art Director, Branded Content Studio to join the Creative team overseeing the imagery for the custom content the Studio creates in partnership with advertisers to run on all of our digital properties, including Elle.com, ElleDecor.com, MarieClaire.com, CountryLiving.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, and Seventeen.com. Job Description: This position will report in to the Creative Director of HDM and will work closely with the Content Studio team to create photography and oversee design that engages our readers, furthers the storytelling of the brands we work with and meets or surpasses the quality of our non-branded editorial. You will work in close partnership with editors, writers and project managers, as well as the Creative Director. Responsibilities: Conceptualize imagery for custom content, and lead team to execute, including directing on set Lead team of photo editors, photo techs, stylists, hair/make-up artists and models delivering a high-output of creative assets in a fast-paced environment Ensure all imagery adheres to the standards of the Hearst site on which it runs Roll up your sleeves to produce highly creative, best-in-class imagery Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure creative standards are met while innovating and keeping on brand Identify and recruit exceptional photographers, stylists and other creative talent Build bridges, bringing teams that have uniquely different experiences together to build great creative Must obsess over the details

Milwaukee Magazine Art Director

Milwaukee Magazine, one of the nation's most respected city and regional magazines, is searching for an art director. Known for its award-winning in-depth profiles, investigative features, reader service pieces and top-notch dining and entertainment packages, the magazine is central to Milwaukee's media landscape. We are located in the Historic Third Ward, mere steps from Lake Michigan, and have a front-row view of the city's burgeoning downtown while we serve the entire metro Milwaukee area. We are looking for an enthusiastic editorial designer with a passion for journalism and dedication to reflecting Milwaukee's creativity, diversity and vibrancy in our expanding, multi-platform media brand. The art director will shape the overarching voice, tone and direction of Milwaukee Magazine's art content with a creative vision that generates original concepts and displays a high level of design sophistication. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for photography and exceptional typography skills. The ability to create images using infographics or typography is a must. The ability to illustrate is a plus. Experience: Five years of experience designing or art directing for a national or regional consumer magazine or B2B publication preferred. Minimum two years of experience hiring, managing, and mentoring designers; managing a budget; and producing photo shoots including portraits, food, fashion and still photos. Skills: Education and technical background must include expert skills in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Web skills including design, video and interactive media are a plus. RESPONSIBILITIES: •Design and lay out monthly issues of 100-plus page publication •Work collaboratively with editors in development of stories from idea phase to production •Supervise the senior designer, graphic designer and staff photographer •Manage part-time photo, design and video interns •Cultivate and expand the magazine's network of freelance photographers, illustrators and artists •Manage workflow and monthly deadlines •Prepare photos and design files for printer •Assign projects to contributing artists and direct photo shoots as needed •Manage custom publications in tandem with regular issues •Manage monthly budget •Oversee overall look of Milwaukee Magazine brand across platforms Qualifications •5 years experience in editorial design •Strong background in monthly magazines preferred •Bachelor's degree preferred •Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative software and Macs •A clean, crisp and innovative design aesthetic •Mastery of typography •Superior communication skills and a friendly, can-do attitude •The ability to work independently, while being receptive to feedback •Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines •Consistent attention to detail •Creativity to conceptualize new approaches to recurring topics Additional Company Information We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Drug Free Workplace

Art Director, The Undefeated

The Art Director assists the Creative Director in the development of design and UX experience for a new editorial digital platform, The Undefeated. This position assists in the creative development process and maintaining an overall responsive UX experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms. The Art Director will work to establish and maintain the editorial tone of this platform and product, overseeing art direction duties such as illustration, design, video and photo assignments as visual companion to the editorial narrative and mission. The Art Director is responsible for the final execution of design direction under the supervision of the Creative Director. 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. The Undefeated is the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture. We enlighten and entertain with innovative storytelling, original reporting and provocative commentary. Not conventional. Never boring. This job will be located in New York City, with intermittent travel to/from Washington D.C. editorial offices.

Art Director

Tucker Publishing Group, publisher of city magazines for 16 years, is looking to add to our experienced and award-winning art team to produce Evansville Living, Evansville Business, City View, Social Datebook, and custom design projects. The ideal candidate is a fun, talented self-starter that has a passion for design and the ability to thrive in a past-paced, collaborative environment. This is an unique and valuable opportunity to join our energetic staff working on city magazines that are well respected and enjoyed in the community. Salary commensurate with experience. 

Image Director

As the Image Director, you will oversee our team of Image Specialists to ensure that SelfMade always delivers exceptional images. You will be key in developing our image designs and expressing the SelfMade brand. To get there, you will architect and oversee the image creation workflow, and will work with the tech and product teams on increasing speed and quality through optimizations and automations. This role is demanding, and requires an ambitious individual. You must be simultaneously dedicated to fostering a team of retouchers while passionate about creating images that others want to share. You must be patient yet critical, and you must be well versed in what makes an amazing photo or gif. You should care about making social media more expressive, more dynamic, and more beautiful. Responsibilities: Ensure that every SelfMade image is exceptional. Develop image standards and approval processes. Hire and manage Image Specialists. Ensure that post-production work is distinct from the creative work of developing templates, such as new gifs, filters or fonts, so as to maximize efficiency and foster creative thinking. Develop a culture of shared responsibility for constant improvement of the production process.

ART DIRECTOR

Washingtonian is seeking an imaginative, collaborative, and relentlessly ambitious designer for its creative department. For 50 years, the award-winning city magazine for the Washington DC area has been a home for groundbreaking feature writing, essential service journalism, and arresting visual storytelling. We're looking for someone who can help us take the magazine to the next level, designing in a high-caliber team of designers, photo editors, and staff photographers. Official responsibilities include: -working closely with Creative Director on visual direction of the Washingtonian brand across multiple projects. -designing features, and feature packages -managing front and back of book pages -collaborating with staff and freelance contributors -manage special projects as needed from concept to execution - redesigns, special interest publications, company initiatives, etc. -working with editors on visually-driven story ideas Unofficial responsibilities include: -Contribute to a freewheeling creative environment where staffers are encouraged to cook up ambitious ideas big and small -inspire and contribute to a talented team of designers and editors wanting to collaborate -setting and maintaining high visual standards; and having a lot of fun while doing so Please send your cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and samples (no larger than 10MB) or a link to your online portfolio to with ART DIRECTOR in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Freelance Art Director, Entrepreneur Magazine

We're looking for an experienced freelance AD with typographic and layout skills, who can also hire and assign illustrations.

Art Director, Cooking Light

Job Category: Content 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. Our Birmingham, AL location is home to our well-known Cooking Light, Southern Living, Coastal Living, MyRecipes and Oxmoor House brands. About Birmingham: This Southern city is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Birmingham has terrific museums, converted loft neighborhoods, cool coffee joints, barbecue, and reclaimed urban green space. And that's just a sampling of what it has to offer! With new restaurants, bars, shops, and gallery openings always on the calendar, there's something for everyone here. Did we mention Birmingham also boasts an ever-growing music, art, and film festival scene? Thanks to short commute times and mild weather, you can enjoy everything the city has to offer year-round. https://vimeo.com/133501801 The Job: Cooking Light is recruiting a highly motivated Art Director with a passion for food photography and design to work in our Birmingham, Alabama office. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director is responsible for art directing photography on location and in the new state-of-the art Time Inc. Food Studios. The Art Director will also commission and oversee illustration and package and design stories, while maintaining the overall design quality and integrity of our print and digital platforms-- from design to production. You Will: Conceptualize, plan and art direct feature and FOB photo shoots Design innovative, dynamic features and special packages Guide assigned stories through the entire design/production process Assign photography and illustration to consistent high standards Collaborate with editors on story concepts and the integration of editorial content and design Work with the Creative Director to manage and mentor designers. Serve as a first line of approval for their work. You Have: Minimum of six years of editorial design experience Expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Strong typography skills Experience in assigning and producing food photography Experience in assigning illustrations and hand-lettering Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality Strong leadership and communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, consistent execution and overall reliability A love for complex and layered magazine design as you will be working primarily on large feature packages A passion for what you do; your enthusiasm for your work is contagious Clear communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, consistent execution and overall reliability

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.

Art Director - Houston

Art Director, Houstonia Magazine, Houston Houstonia magazine has an immediate opening for art director. This is a senior position at an award-winning, 85,000-circulation publication dedicated to the highest standards in editorial and design, based in one of the nation's largest and most interesting cities. Responsibilities: The art director will set and maintain standards for all art content--design, photography, illustration and production--for Houstonia. Duties include design or design approval of magazine art content, assigning and editing photography and illustrations, and cultivating relationships with freelance photographers and illustrators. The art director will have a comprehensive 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 ability to illustrate, a plus. The art director will supervise the associate art director, manage workflow with monthly deadlines, work in daily collaboration with editorial and production teams, and execute occasional custom publishing projects. Experience: Five years of experience designing or art directing for a national or regional consumer magazine. Two years of experience hiring, managing, and mentoring designers; managing a budget; art directing; and producing photo shoots including portraits, food, fashion, and still and documentary photos. Skills: Education and technical background must include expert skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Web skills including design, video, and interactive media are a huge plus. Soul: We are looking for a magazine design geek who is fun to work with and is dedicated to channeling Houston's unique creative, quirky and diverse character into an expanding, multi-platform media brand. We live in an exceptional city and are committed to celebrating it and challenging it with the magazine it deserves.

Art Director

Art Director Hanley Wood is currently seeking an Art Director in the Business Media division. This position will primarily execute on print media design projects with powerful photo, illustration and info-graphic presentations, managing art acquisition process and budget. The Art Director will also commission and direct photos and illustrations, conceptualize layouts and type treatments, and produce layout and pages in preproduction. This individual will also ensure the workflow between art and edit meets the daily and weekly deadlines and maintain all of the style sheets and templates within the Woodwing process. He/She will be responsible for managing two direct reports, and work as a partner with editors and staff writers to create a look for the magazine that powerfully connects with specialized intelligence needs of business executive readers. Major Responsibilities and Related Duties Include: Design and Manage the Design of multiple print issues within the residential design set of Magazines. Assigning photo shoots and illustrations Coordinating online design with web producers Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines Work with art staff to select artwork and photos for magazine (commission illustration and photography, find stock art, create custom illustration using royalty-free art, etc.) Work with editors to obtain art from developers, owners, architects, and other sources for their specific articles Hire illustrators and photographers; and manage art/illustration contracts and materials return Manage creation of charts for stories Manage art/photo expenditures, staying within budget Manage invoicing, submitting bills within appropriate budgeting cycle Keep to a strict production schedule that allows for multiple projects at the same time

Art Director

Responsibilities: The art director will set and maintain standards for all art content--design, photography, illustration and production--for Houstonia. Duties include design or design approval of magazine art content, assigning and editing photography and illustrations, and cultivating relationships with freelance photographers and illustrators. The art director will have a comprehensive 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 ability to illustrate, a plus. The art director will supervise the associate art director, manage workflow with monthly deadlines, work in daily collaboration with editorial and production teams, and execute occasional custom publishing projects.

Art Director

San Antonio Magazine has an immediate opening for a talented Art Director. We're seeking a design professional with at least 5 years of experience to join the team of this award-winning, growing city magazine. We value team players who are dedicated to creating a superior product every month and working collaboratively in an editorial environment where creative thinking, problem solving and multitasking are essential skills. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE • Design and layout of monthly issues of 100-plus page publication • Preparing files for printer • Working collaboratively with editors in development of stories from idea phase to production • Managing part-time photo assistant and design interns • Cultivating stable of freelance photographers, illustrators and artists • Making assignments to contributing artists and assisting at photo shoots as needed • Managing monthly budget • Overseeing overall look of San Antonio Magazine brand across platforms

Art Director- Nexos Magazine

We are currently seeking an experienced Art Director to join our team in Miami. Nexos, with a circulation of 11.7 million, is the only Spanish- and Portuguese- language magazine that connects North and South America, with links to the rest of the world. Found exclusively on American Airlines' Pan-Latin flights, Nexos focuses on Latin celebrities, events, shopping, fashion, cuisine, real estate and lifestyle, all with a sleek, elegant design. It's vital that the candidate be fluent in English and Spanish. As well designing the bi-monthly magazine, there would additional work on sales collateral. THE ROLE: - Lead the creative vision of the magazine, organise photo shoots, commission artwork. - Work with the Editor of Nexos in the planning and production of the title. - Co-ordinate with the American Airlines Design Director in Dallas, as well as the head office in London. - Liaise with the client when needed. - Adhere to the deadlines and budget set for the title. - Ensure that the work is of the highest standard.

Art Director

The NewBay Music group is seeking a talented, energetic and creative Art Director to join its creative department. This person will be a strong contributor to the visual direction of three magazines and be responsible for the design of front and back of the book pages, feature stories and various special projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of music and design trends, have the ability to tackle editorial challenges, and find fresh and innovative visual solutions. Prospective candidates must be able to manage large-scale projects in a fun, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Art Director

The NewBay Music group is seeking a talented, energetic and creative Art Director to join its creative department. This person will be a strong contributor to the visual direction of three magazines and be responsible for the design of front and back of the book pages, feature stories and various special projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of music and design trends, have the ability to tackle editorial challenges, and find fresh and innovative visual solutions. Prospective candidates must be able to manage large-scale projects in a fun, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Art Director

The Village Voice has an immediate opening for an experienced editorial art director. The art director is responsible for all visual components of both digital and print publications, overseeing photography, videography and illustration as well as maintaining the overall design quality and integrity of the print publication. Ideal candidates will: - Be able to conceptualize and produce modern and compelling design for covers, features, editorial pages and special online presentations. - Have experience commissioning high-quality videography, photography and illustration, negotiating fees, clearing rights and managing a budget. - Understand how to balance strong leadership with strong collaboration in order to thrive in a deadline-driven team environment. - Have a superior understanding of typography and expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat. Five years of editorial design experience is required. Knowledge of a postscript- and PDF- based workflow is beneficial. Other talents such as illustration, photography or video production are desirable. This is a full-time position with benefits. Interested and qualified applicants should submit resume, samples, salary requirements and cover letter to: vv.art.director@gmail.com

Art Director

Savannah Georgia... eclectic, creative and warm! 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. Salary to be determined with experience. Responsibilities will include- Conceiving and executing designs for editorial layouts, ads, etc. Coordinate production of magazine with pre-press house and printer - Acquiring artwork - Assigning photography- Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines Qualifications and requirements include: - Ability to present own creative concepts and create original art elements (photography, illustration, typography, graphics) - Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-starting approach - Excellent communication, organization and computer skills - Prior experience in a design related field - Work closely with publisher and editor to execute and conceptualize our product through photography and design. Live and work in one of this countries most creative, eclectic and historic cities. Send your resume to mb@thesouthmag.com Salary range is $45k-65k depending upon experience. Please see cost of living comparison.. http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/

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

Art Director

MANIFEST, one of the top-ranked independent U.S. Content Marketing agencies, has an exciting opportunity for a creative, experienced and highly motivated Art Director to join our NYC studio design team. We're looking for a team member who is motivated to elevate our editorial design by conceptualizing new and innovative ways to thrill the core audiences of some of the country's largest and most popular brands. The ideal candidate for this full-time position will be passionate about editorial design, demonstrate strong typography skills, and have experience in photo direction. The Art Director is responsible for all visual aspects of assigned magazine title(s), newsletters, and other ancillary projects, in adherence with production schedules and processes. Titles may be established, in redesign or ground-up projects. In collaboration with the editors and account team members, insure client satisfaction and realization of marketing goals through proactive client communications and counseling, strategic planning, and the creation of top-quality marketing communications. Will interface with clients one-on-one, providing creative and strategic guidance. Also responsible for the support other projects as needed. Titles may include: Single Sponsor publications, Ad-based publications, Custom-Plus client pages, Custom-Plus (as well as some prototype execution). Experience: Minimum 5 years graphic design including 3 years publication-specific experience. Technical Skills: Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Power Point, Excel Skills Sets: Publication Design, Art Direction, Project Management (including workflow, schedule and budget), Basic Marketing, Customer Service, Communications (both verbal and presentation); Understanding of Web and Mobile design best practices a plus.

Art Director

SagaCity Media has an opening in its Seattle office for an art director to work in our Custom Media division. The art director will join our Custom team to help develop and produce art content--publication design, photography, illustration, and layouts--for several of SagaCity's Custom clients. Duties include: working with the creative team to set a vision for publications; assigning, producing, or sourcing photography and illustrations; designing magazine pages; developing maps, charts, and other information graphics; and managing freelance art relationships and project budgets. 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 candidate must also be able to work effectively in daily collaboration with internal editorial, production, and design teams, and must maintain close working relationships with external clients. Candidates should be comfortable managing projects from end to end, including presenting and acting as the design point person to external clients, creating comprehensive schedules, and other tasks as needed to ensure all project milestones are met.

Art Director- Nexos Magazine

We are currently seeking an experienced Art Director to join our team in Miami. Nexos, with a circulation of 11.7 million, is the only Spanish- and Portuguese- language magazine that connects North and South America, with links to the rest of the world. Found exclusively on American Airlines' Pan-Latin flights, Nexos focuses on Latin celebrities, events, shopping, fashion, cuisine, real estate and lifestyle, all with a sleek, elegant design. It's vital that the candidate be fluent in English and Spanish. As well designing the bi-monthly magazine, there would additional work on sales collateral. The Role - Lead the creative vision of the magazine, organize photo shoots, commission artwork. - Work with the Editor of Nexos in the planning and production of the title. - Co-ordinate with the American Airlines Design Director in Dallas, as well as the head office in London. - Liaise with the client when needed. - Adhere to the deadlines and budget set for the title. - Ensure that the work is of the highest standard.

ESPN The Magazine

The Art Director/Special Projects' responsibilities are far-reaching and include managing the day-to-day duties of the department, the design process for Special Interest Publications (SIPs) and collaborating with editors at the magazine and across platforms. This position is based in Bristol, CT, at the magazine's campus office.

Art Director, Freelance, Branded Content Studio

Hearst Digital Media is seeking a Art Director, Branded Content Studio to join the Creative team overseeing the photo creative for the custom content the Studio creates in partnership with advertisers to run on all of our digital properties, including Elle.com, ElleDecor.com, MarieClaire.com, CountryLiving.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, and Seventeen.com. Job Description: This position will report in to the Creative Director of HDM and will work closely with the Content Studio team to create photography that engages our readers, furthers the storytelling of the brands we work with and meets or surpasses the quality of our non-branded editorial. You will work in close partnership with editors, writers and project managers, as well as the Creative Director. Responsibilities: • Conceptualize, plan and manage photo shoots, including directing team on shoots and wrapping post shoot • Lead team of photo editors, photo techs, stylists, hair/make-up artists and models delivering a high-output of creative assets in a fast-paced environment • Ensure all imagery adheres to the standards of the Hearst site in which it runs • Roll up your sleeves to produce highly creative, best-in-class imagery • Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure creative standards are met while innovating and keeping on brand • Collaborate with studio leads including production department, photographers, fashion editors and project managers • Build bridges, bringing teams that have uniquely different experiences together to build great creative • Must obsess over the details Requirements: • At least 5+ years experience as a Photo Editor or Art Director, directing shoots • Portfolio that demonstrates thought leadership and a fashion focused sensibility • Strong design background and eye for composition • A positive and professional attitude at all times • Strong time management, communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task • In-depth knowledge of photographers and production processes • Proficient in latest design tools (Adobe Creative Suite) • BFA or equivalent in Graphic Design, Advertising or related subject

Art Director

Art Director Job Description All About Beer Magazine seeks a creative, detail-oriented art director who will work closely with editors and staff to guide the magazine's visual direction for both print and digital. The art director will steer the overall look and forward vision for the AAB brand in the bi-monthly magazine and online. Success in this role comes from executing constant design growth and improvement while telling the story of today's beer and brewing landscape. Responsibilities - Lead the magazine (published every two months) through the design and production process - Brainstorm and design cover for each issue - Create, design, and supervise production of all pages of the magazine - Source and edit feature photos for the magazine; edit beer photos; and commission illustrations, photos, and infographics - Work with managing editor to secure space for budgeted editorial content - Work with sales team to secure space for budgeted advertising - Work closely with editorial team on deadline to ensure edits are reflected in final layout - Work with printer to ensure successful delivery of final files - Work with web team to package each issue into a digital edition and optimize feature photos for allaboutbeer.com - Work quickly to make necessary improvements and continually stays on top of trends, visual improvements and competition to make sure our media doesn't go stale - Participate in weekly editorial call This position is part-time with opportunities for growth.

Art Director, Digital Editorial

Hearst Digital Media is seeking a Art Director, Editorial to join the Editorial Operations team working with the visual design team that supports all of our 18 sites, including Elle.com, ElleDecor.com, MarieClaire.com, CountryLiving.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, and Seventeen.com. Job Description This position will report in to the Creative Director of HDM and will work closely with the editors on all of the HDM brands to create visual design that furthers the story telling on each site, and brand standards. You will work in close partnership with the Product, UX, and Engineering teams, as well as the Branded Content Studio. Reponsibilities: Create and commission infographics, design elements for digital features Mentor a team of approximately 5 visual designers Manage projects from concept to postproduction making sure we meet brand standards and timelines Study the marketplace, assessing where HDM work stands against competitors' and ensure that we are ahead of the curve All work created with an eye to audience growth Use available analytics to understand content performance Drive constant improvement in HDM's quality and capabilities Requirements: At least 5 years as a digital designer Proven creative leadership skills; Design/Art management background Excellent at producing shareable, digital-friendly content Good judgment as to what works to drive audience and engagement in digital media Familiarity with pop culture, fashion, trends Eye for typography and type design Master of current digital design tools such as Adobe CS as well as developing design technologies and workflows Must be a bridge-builder, working with teams that have uniquely different experiences together to build great digital products Photo shoot experience a plus

FREELANCE ART DIRECTORS

Entrepreneur Media Inc. is currently seeking two motivated, talented and experienced art directors to help work on our publications. Along with our regular monthly and quarterly publications, we have a rebranding of the magazine in progress. You will be working with the Creative Director and staff on a wide range of duties. The project will start in August and last for approximately 6 weeks.

Art Director

Our client is an independent Book Publishing company based in the SF/East Bay area. Their print and digital publishing business launches new titles each month using data analytics to identify trending topics with commercial potential. They seek an Art Director with editorial publishing experience to lead a team of creative freelancers to design print and e-book covers and interiors. Responsibilities: Design book covers and interiors on a demanding production schedule Manage freelance creatives including designers, illustrators, typesetters, and photo editors Produce cover mechanicals and print-ready files Create and apply design templates for book interiors Collaborate closely with editorial and design colleagues Review and approve finished design work Additional design, production and administrative tasks as required Assist with E-Book design & production Requirements: Minimum three years experience as Art Director or Senior Designer Demonstrated excellence in editorial design, ideally in Trade Book publishing Conceptual thinker who applies creative skills to communicate ideas Sophisticated understanding of typography and typesetting process Thorough knowledge of print production requirements for publishing Strong verbal and written communication skills Able to work on multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Highly organized with great attention to detail Collaborative team player who also works independently and takes initiative Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) Print design background is required, E-Book design is a plus Bachelors degree or equivalent

Freelance Art Director/Lead Designer

Southern California-based fashion & lifestyle magazine seeks an experienced freelance Art Director/Lead Designer (potential for transition to staff position in near future). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Design and layout of a quarterly ~200 page publication, as well as special issues - Prepare files for printer - Work collaboratively with editor in chief, with the design work performed primarily remotely, along with weekly in-person meetings in Los Angeles, San Diego or Orange County (applicant must be located in or near one of these areas) - Potential expansion of duties in the near future to become a staff position, which would add responsibilities such as assisting in conceptualizing print content from start to finish, including overseeing photo shoots, as well as overseeing the design of digital content and other assets QUALIFICATIONS: - Must have experience in editorial design (preferably fashion and/or shelter) - Bachelor's degree preferred - Advanced Adobe Creative software skills - Modern & innovative design aesthetic - Mastery of typography - Eye for photography - Familiarity with and interest in fashion, interior design, architecture, art - The ability to work independently, while being receptive to feedback - Ability to meet strict deadlines - Consistent attention to detail - MUST BE LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES OR ELSEWHERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (this is a firm requirement, so please do NOT apply if you're not in Southern California)

Art Director

Take Magazine is looking for an Art Director with a multi-platform creative vision, the ability to generate and inspire original concepts, and a high level of design sophistication. You'll join a team of committed and creative individuals and help guide our visual evolution during the crucial first year of a brand-new magazine. In addition to overseeing the magazine, the Art Director will also guide our overall brand image and will push Take's design to the forefront of independent publishing. The day-to-day side of things • Demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of design and production. • Work with our Editor-in-Chief to establish overall design themes for each issue • Clearly communicate layout ideas to ensure the best outcome of each story • Manage and adhere to established budgets for creative • Collaborate with a freelance Photo Editor on image selection for all assigned stories • Hire and direct freelance illustrators and designers • Maintain involvement in all phases of design, from conception of stories to final production • Work closely with the team to plan the Take brand's visual development across all of our media platforms and maintain consistency and cohesion of design language throughout.

Art Director

The National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks an exceptionally talented, dynamic, organized, hands-on Art Director with national magazine experience to direct the design strategy of our digital content as well as our flagship publication, Preservation magazine. The ideal candidate has proven experience in publication and content design, demonstrating the use of sophisticated art direction, design, typography, photography and illustration. You must be a multi-tasker who can easily design and lay out a beautiful feature, department, and sidebar, but can also craft a digital piece with punch. We are looking for someone who can turn out pages quickly and has the ability to dissect stories and content across both print and digital using creative solutions in a collaborative environment. This is a key role for a design thinker with a passion for storytelling, usability and an eye for visual consistency. DUTIES: • Conceptualize, art direct and implement sophisticated design solutions across all channels including the pages of the quarterly Preservation magazine--features, departments, ad specials and its digital iterations, digital companion pieces, promotions, social media materials, multimedia and other digital content as needed. • Direct the complete process from conception through hand-off of final press-ready or digital files. • Art direct and hire the best photographers and illustrators. Must have exceptional design, layout, and typographic skills. Ensures design is sophisticated, forward looking, cutting edge and brand compliant. • Must have strong leadership and communication skills, be able to articulate design solutions and execute vision of senior editorial and creative staff. • Support a positive and effective team atmosphere. This is a highly collaborative position and you must be able to multitask and adhere to multiple deadlines. Must be detail-oriented--strong organizational and time management skills are mandatory. • Must have both magazine experience and proven experience taking content across digital environments using creative presentations to tell stories online.

Art Director, Exit 31

The Art Director works with the Creative Director in the development of new design concepts and establishes the "look and feel" of all aspects FiveThirtyEight - an ESPN-owned and operated high-volume website that focuses on quality of content with specific emphasis on data-driven journalism. This position assists in the creative development process of design, photos, marks, and the tone of this platform and product. The Art Director is responsible for the final execution of design direction under the supervision of the Creative Director. 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. ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation. Responsibilities - Well-versed and passionate about photography, illustration, and typography - Interest and experience in Data Visualization - Outstanding communicator, with an eye for detail - Creative thinker, resourceful, organized, detail-oriented - Experience in providing art direction to photographers and illustrators - Ability to concept and collaborate with a diverse editorial team - Ability to lead a team of developers and technologists on execution and implementation of design concepts - Leads execution of wireframing, UX, and testing processes across all platforms - Ability to prototype concepts efficiently and effectively under supervision of Creative Director - Ability to concept and create in-house illustration - Knowledge of the evolution of design within the sphere of digital media - Must have a passion for design and eagerness to push for creative execution - Manages multiple projects, produces design within fast paced environment - Able to maintain consistent design vision across multiple projects - Able to source and maintain relationships with illustrators, designers, and photographers consistent with goals of Creative Director - Provide art direction to illustrators and photographers consistent with the goals of Creative Director Basic Qualifications - A minimum of 6 years of art direction experience (print and/or digital). - Extensive knowledge of Adobe CS, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop - Deep understanding of user interface, interaction, design and front end design across platforms - Working knowledge of CSS, HTML 5, AfterEffects, Javascript, JQuery Preferred Qualifications - Able to lead consistent design vision across multiple platforms. - Experience in fast paced editorial environment. Required Education Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in related field. Additional Information Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you'll have the opportunity to join a team that's beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for. ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all. Job ID: 268787BR-1

Art Director

The Art Director will join our Custom team to help develop and produce art content--publication design, photography, illustration, layouts--for several of SagaCity's Custom clients. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or similar field. • 5+ years of experience in art directing or designing for magazines, publications or websites. • Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and extensive knowledge of type, photography, and illustration. • Ability to conceive and execute original designs. • Must have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite. • Exceptional customer service skills. • Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. • Must be detail-oriented and set high standards for accuracy. • Must bring independence, conceptual skills, and organization to a fast-paced workplace. • Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and company information. • The ideal will have an ongoing interest in travel and the Pacific Northwest. Essential Duties: • Works with the creative team to set a vision for publications. • Assigns, produces, or sources photography and illustrations. • Designs magazine pages; developing maps, charts, and other information graphics. • Manages freelance art relationships and project budgets. • Works effectively in daily collaboration with internal editorial, production, and design teams, and maintains close working relationships with external clients. • Manages projects from end to end, including presenting and acting as the design point person to external clients, creating comprehensive schedules, and other tasks as needed to ensure all project milestones are met.

Art Director

Hearst Digital Media is seeking a Art Director, Editorial to join the Editorial Operations team working with the visual design team that supports all of our 18 sites, including Elle.com, ElleDecor.com, MarieClaire.com, CountryLiving.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, and Seventeen.com. This position will report in to the Creative Director of HDM and will work closely with the editors on all of the HDM brands to create visual design that furthers the story telling on each site, and brand standards. You will work in close partnership with the Product, UX, and Engineering teams, as well as the Branded Content Studio. Reponsibilities: - Create and commission infographics, design elements for digital features - Mentor a team of approximately 5 visual designers - Manage projects from concept to postproduction making sure we meet brand standards and timelines - Study the marketplace, assessing where HDM work stands against competitors' and ensure that we are ahead of the curve - All work created with an eye to audience growth - Use available analytics to understand content performance - Drive constant improvement in HDM's quality and capabilities

Art Director, Austin Monthly Magazine

Austin Monthly & Austin Home have an immediate opening for a talented Art Director. We are seeking a design professional with at least 7 years of experience to join the team of this growing, vibrant city magazine and its quarterly home publication. We value team players who are dedicated to creating a superior product every month and working collaboratively in an editorial environment where creative thinking, problem solving and multitasking are essential skills. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE • Lead and manage the magazine's art team, which includes a photo director, associate art director and ad designer • Design and layout of monthly issues of 200-plus page publication and quarterly issue of 110-plus page publication • Prepare files for printer • Work collaboratively with editor in chief in development of stories from idea phase to production • Design and lay out specialty publications • Offer design assistance to digital team working on the magazine's web site. • Manage monthly budget • Oversee overall look of Austin Monthly & Austin Home brands across platforms QUALIFICATIONS • 7 years experience in editorial design • Bachelors degree preferred • Advanced, working knowledge of Adobe Creative software and Macs • A clean and modern yet bold design aesthetic • Mastery of typography • Superior communication skills and a friendly, can-do attitude • The ability to work independently, while being receptive to feedback • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines • Consistent attention to detail • Creativity to conceptualize new approaches to recurring stories • Management experience preferred Please send cover letter, resume, and a link to online portfolio and/or three pdf editorial samples to jobs@austinmonthly.com Deadline for applications is May 25.

Art Director

We are in search of an art director with at least eight years experience in consumer magazine design to work across both print and online. The art director at Pacific Standard plays a critical role in the success and branding of our editorial products. She or he is responsible for setting the brand's overall visual style, designing all magazine pages, establishing design and production standards, and ensuring the final product is produced at the highest possible quality--on schedule and on budget. The art director is also responsible for all production work for our digital editions, and will work closely with the growing PSmag.com team to enhance features and other online stories with high-quality imagery and/or additional art and multimedia elements. We are looking for a multi-talented person who can strengthen the publication's mission to put social and behavioral science research (with a heavy focus on economics, the environment, education, and social justice) in lively conversation with the news and the national debate. The right candidate should be able to efficiently run a one-person art and production department. This includes working closely with the editor-in-chief and the digital director to establish and continually improve the overall look, feel, readability, and branding of the magazine and website, and overseeing all production elements of Pacific Standard. She or he should participate in industry-standard social media to increase exposure to Pacific Standard and PSmag.com art and editorial. This full-time position, with benefits, is located in Santa Barbara, California; no telecommuting.

Art Director

Dwell is seeking an Art Director. The Art Director possesses the highest standards for magazine design and demonstrates an unbridled enthusiasm for innovative storytelling solutions. The candidate must demonstrate multi-platform creative vision, have the ability to generate and inspire original concepts, manage a team effectively, and possess a high level of design sophistication. A keen eye for photography and exceptional typesetting skills are necessary. The candidate should have an interest in modern design and a design degree in a visual communication field. Understanding how to allure and amuse the audience through effective use of typography and images is paramount. The Art Director assists in the visual evolution of the magazine and overall brand, pushing to keep Dwell in the forefront of an ever-changing marketplace. He or she will thrive in a multi-disciplined, collaborative team environment that balances hard work and drive with humor and fun. The job responsibilities are as follows: -Work with Editor-in-Chief to establish overall design themes for each issue -Collaborate with the photo team on image selection for all assigned stories -Clearly communicate layout ideas to ensure the best outcome of each story -Mentor junior staff to ensure the highest level of design work -Attend photo shoots when necessary -Hire and direct illustrators -Adhere to established issue budgets -Maintain involvement in all phases of design, from conception of stories to final production -Work closely with key stakeholders to plan brand development across all of Dwell Media's platforms, and maintain consistency and cohesion of design language throughout -Demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of design and production. -Initiate, collaborate, and contribute of the environment of the creative staff in a positive way -Demonstrate expert knowledge of Adobe's Creative Suite

Art Director for Atlanta magazine's Home

Job Overview: Atlanta magazine is seeking an energetic, highly confident, hard working, and self-motivated individual to lead our newly relaunched quarterly HOME publication. As art director of Atlanta magazine's HOME, your primary responsibility will be to conceive and art direct the quarterly shelter publication, but you will also contribute regularly to Atlanta magazine and be an integral part of our four-person creative team. In between issues of HOME, you will help out with marketing materials for Atlanta magazine and Atlanta magazine's HOME. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead Atlanta magazine's HOME quarterly publication through the entire design and production process (finalizing lineup, assigning and art directing photo shoots, designing layouts, print production, color correction, proofs) Work closely with the HOME editor to conceive and execute a visually inviting and clean magazine Cultivate a deep roster of contributing illustrators and photographers for HOME Art direct photographers and stylists while attending photo shoots for HOME Manage the budget for HOME While not working on HOME, contribute to the monthly Atlanta magazine by participating in brainstorm sessions, pitching story ideas, and designing editorial pages Design marketing materials for Atlanta magazine and Atlanta magazine's HOME for events, print, and online while in between HOME issues Successful candidates will possess the following skills/abilities: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Experience working on a shelter publication is preferable, but not required Good eye for photography and styling Highly organized Comfortable with juggling multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment Experience with pre-press and production--we are a small team and this is an integral part of the job Highly collaborative, as the art director will be a part of a four-person creative team

Freelance Art Director/ Senior Designer

Rodale's Organic Life is currently seeking a motivated and talented Designer to join this newly launched magazine. This position is a unique opportunity to be hands on with the innovative organic living content. The candidate will be an extraordinary designer who can work collaboratively with the Creative director. The position is located in New York City OR Emmaus, PA. Responsibilities include: • Working closely with the Creative designing front and back-of-book sections • Assisting with ongoing assignments such as scanning and updating the art room wall with current layouts and updating all layouts for the review book • Assigning illustrations, as directed The position requires • Strong design and typography skills • Relentless attention to detail • Organization, integrity, and the ability to effectively manage multiple design projects • Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and K4 • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Art Director

POWDER Magazine is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: • Art Director: Full-time position based in Carlsbad, CA. Start date May 4, 2015. Job Description The Art Director works as the visual director for the POWDER brand, combining hands-on graphic design and brand stewardship to ensure all products and visual aspects are on-brand. The position collaborates with the editorial team, sales and marketing, and the events department. The Art Director will provide the following duties, but not limited to: • Designing across all print and digital channels including magazine, online, events, social media, email, mobile, and video. • Laying out pages of the magazines, presenting the words and images in a way that is easy for readers to digest, with high-visual impact. Often with tight deadlines. • Working with prepress department packaging ready pages through the process, proofing pages before sending to print. • Designing compelling magazine covers. Collaborating with the Photo Editor and editorial team to ensure the package is compelling and has newsstand appeal. • Designing concept and branding for Powder Awards. • Developing brand identities from concept to design for all the POWDER franchise projects. • Designing brand promo products including shirt, hats, ETC. • Designing collaborative pieces with POWDER brands. • Supervising contributing illustrators and graphic designers. • Developing standards, systems and best practices for content design. Experience Requirements: • Previous experience in digital and print design, preferably with a monthly publication, is required. • Three to four years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • BFA in Graphic Design or bachelor's degree in Arts/Graphic Design or equivalent knowledge base. • Knowledge of prepress workflows desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Experience with creating compelling visuals for different target demographics. • Expert level skill at all Adobe Create Suite applications. • Clear articulation of brand direction behind each design project. • Able to manage editorial schedules and deadlines within corporate and ongoing campaigns. • Expertise with developing creative solutions in a variety of campaigns, and working with a brand identity. • A willingness to embrace change and to adapt strategies on the fly. • Ability to learn the latest platforms, technology tools, and marketing solutions through partnerships. • Knowledge of (or eagerness to learn about) skiing culture and nuance desired. Equipment/Software Used: • Required software knowledge: Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Acrobat. Salary: • DOE Resume/Cover Letter: Please submit resume and personalized cover letter to POWDER Editor John Stifter at john@powder.com. NOTE: International candidates must hold a valid U.S. working permit.

ART DIRECTOR

Outside Magazine has an immediate opening for a Art Director to assist the Creative Director in design, layout, and production or editorial pages. Job Responsibilities: • Designing SEPART AND FEATURE LAYOUTS of the magazine • Assigning and art directing illustrations, infographics and maps. • Editing photos, working closely with editors, marking up color corrections and checking proofs • Should be able to manage a staff on an interim bases

Art Director

National Journal Magazine relaunched last year as the premier outlet for thoughtful, smart, fun-to-read storytelling about Washington, politics, and policy. Along with our renewed commitment to beautifully crafted prose came a commitment to making sure that each issue of the magazine was beautifully designed and visually engaging. The magazine was redesigned with this goal in mind; we are now seeking an art director who can carry this vision forward. The art director will design each issue of the magazine, which is published 32 times per year. Responsibilities include: -Brainstorming, commissioning, and overseeing covers; -Recruiting and working with artists to create illustrations for both feature stories and our front of the book; -Working with our photo editor to make sure that each issue includes original, striking photography; -Working with our two production editors to ensure that the design for each issue is well-executed. ​The magazine recently received its first National Magazine Award nomination in 10 years, and its small team of editors and writers are determined to keep building on the improvements of the past year. In addition to excellent design skills, our ideal art director would come with a large rolodex of outstanding freelance artists and photographers who would help to enliven our pages--as well as an understanding of the long hours and sometimes-frenetic-atmosphere involved in putting out a weekly magazine. We would strongly prefer to hire someone who is based in our Washington office.

ART DIRECTOR

Washingtonian magazine, located in DC, has an immediate opening for a rockstar Art Director to join its creative team. As we enter our 50th Anniversary it's an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to have an impact on our award-winning suite of publications: Washingtonian magazine, Washingtonian MOM, Washingtonian Bride & Groom, and Washingtonian Welcome Guide. Working under the supervision of the Creative Director, responsibilities will include designing FOB and BOB departments, infographics, features and mentoring designers. Must have at least 5-7 years of magazine experience, a love of typography, a keen eye for complex page design and be a true team player. Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required; experience with K4 a plus. Please send your cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and samples (no larger than 10MB) or a link to your online portfolio to with ART DIRECTOR in the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS.

Senior Art Director, TIME

Position: Senior Art Director, TIME 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 Senior Art Director, TIME, will work with editors and the photo team to design the magazine's weekly pages and digital platforms. This is a key role for a motivated team player ready to bring contagious optimism to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will: -Design innovative, dynamic features, special packages and front-of-book stories for the print magazine and tablet edition -Guide assigned stories through the entire design/production process (visual concept, image choice, layout, print orders, color correction, page files, page proofs) -Provide ongoing support for the production team -Commission infographics and illustrations You are: -Proven: You have at least seven years of publication design experience, where you've designed for the printed page, tablet and web. You're a master at the Adobe Create Suite and work elegantly in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience with infographics is a plus. -Detailed: You're a big picture thinker, but that doesn't mean you don't zone in on the details of a project. You're laser-focused on the components of the greater whole -- whether you're working on special sections and cover packages to or the smallest of briefing items -leading with a deep understanding of how details contribute to design. -Communicative: Grace under pressure. That's what you have. You're indispensable to bosses, teammates for your calm, direct approach to communication. Please submit your resume along with a link to your work or pdf attachments for consideration to requisition# 142587BR on timeinc.com/careers.

Senior Art Director

McMURRY/TMG, the largest independent content marketing agency in the U.S., seeks a talented senior-level creative superstar with an established publication design background to join its Phoenix creative team. This individual will be a creative superstar, and will lead the design and art direction of industry-leading publications for our clients and their audiences. As a Senior Art Director, your creative ideas and expert execution will be highly valuable as you create quality products for McMurry/TMG and solid results for our clients while inspiring your teammates to do the same. You have a passion for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a curiosity about industry trends. A positive and upbeat person, you will enhance our team and company culture.

Art Director

Revolver Magazine is seeking a talented, energetic and creative Art Director to join its team. This person will be a strong contributor to the visual direction of the magazine and be responsible for the design of covers, feature stories and special issues. Revolver Magazine will be the Art Directors primary responsibility, but he/she will also contribute to other titles and projects within the music division. This job is located in New York City. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of music and design trends, have the ability to tackle editorial challenges, and find fresh and innovative visual solutions. Prospective candidates must be able to manage large-scale projects in a fun, very fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Art Director

Rodale is currently seeking an experienced, motivated and talented Art Director to join the launch of Organic Life magazine's art team and to contribute his/her skills to developing the overall vision for the brand in the magazine format. The candidate will be a self starter, have a collaborative work style, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. The position is freelance and is located in Emmaus, PA. Responsibilities include: • Working closely with the Creative Director, designing features, departments and service packages. • Assist the creative team in continuously evolving the magazine's design, planning and executing feature layouts, assigning illustration and working with the production and pre-press staffs • Concept ideas and visuals for all sections of the book, with focus on particular areas as directed by Creative Director. • Working collaboratively with editors and outside contributors in order to ensure full understanding and accurate representation of story ideas and information • Create exciting info-graphics, charts, logos, small illustrations, and visual explanations. • Effectively implement strong type sensibility, excellent aptitude for visual story telling as well as service packaging and a passion for what is going on within the design world.

Art Director - PEOPLE Bookazines

Time Inc. is the largest magazine media company in the U.S. and one of the largest branded media companies in the world, encompassing iconic titles such as Time, PEOPLE, InStyle, Sports Illustrated, and Real Simple. It holds a total of 95 titles and 48 websites, worldwide, and engages more than 138 million U.S. consumers in print, online and via mobile devices each month. Time Inc. digital reaches 50M unique users each month who visit 1.4B pages, putting it among the top 20 largest media companies online. Time Inc. sites like Time.com, PEOPLE.com, EW.com and SI.com - leaders in their respective categories - are the first place people go for coverage of major events, including elections, Academy Awards and the Olympics. Time Inc. has owned some of the biggest news stories of the decade and is home to celebrated franchises such as the Fortune 500, Time 100, People's World's Most Beautiful and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Art Director - PEOPLE Bookazines Dynamic and autonomous art director/designer needed to produce special-edition issues, known as bookazines, under the People imprint. The art director will design issues focusing on an extraordinarily broad range of topics including celebrity, breaking news, gossip, fashion, food, entertainment and crime. The candidate will execute the look and feel of the brand, and work closely with the editor and photo department to package exciting, compelling content. We are looking for an innovative designer who is outspoken, sensitive, problem-solving, educated, enthusiastic and approachable. Though no human is without ego, the ideal candidate checks theirs at the door and looks for clever and effective ways to achieve both visual greatness and mass-consumer approachability without sacrificing integrity or taste. Anyone considering applying for this job must submit a portfolio (online preferred) tailored to the type of content we cover. Skills & Requirements -Minimum of 5 years experience at a national, consumer publication. -Confident, curious self-starter. -Work that has been recognized by your peers in the magazine design industry is important to us. -A passion for - and understanding of - the People brand, and a willingness to pursue ideas tirelessly as we release new products.

Art Director/Graphic Designer

Yahoo Beauty - an online editorial magazine led by editor in chief Bobbi Brown is looking for a digital art director/graphic designer for a full time in house position. Ideally, this person would have experience in both digital and print art direction and design and able to work in a fast paced and very turn key environment. Looking for someone to hire immediately and open to starting on a freelance basis.

Associate Art Director (Lucky Magazine)

The Lucky Group, Inc., is looking for an experienced Associate Art Director. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess a sophisticated design sense, have a strong grasp of typography, and be able to manage projects from conception to completion under very tight deadlines. This position is located in our New York office.

Graphics Director, National Journal

National Journal is seeking a new Graphics Director to usher our digital and print publications into a new era of innovation and excellence. The Graphics Director will be a team leader, a visionary, and a person who makes things happen - from setting the vision for National Journal's graphic department to working closely with web developers to create a new graphics infrastructure to executing beautiful, informative graphics for National Journal's best journalism. The strongest candidates will have both artistic abilities and technical knowledge - experience with both information graphics for print and digital and interactive graphics online. The strongest candidates will be at ease with Microsoft Excel and Data analysis, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator), HTML, CSS, Javascript/Query and D3. Familiarity with LESS is also desirable. Core Attributes: - Atlantic Media recruits for two personal attributes in its candidates. The first is force of intellect - reflected in discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance. The second is a personal spirit of generosity - a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct. - Adaptable and willing to approach tasks with velocity and a high metabolism Atlantic Media is an EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.

Executive Art Director

McMURRY/TMG, the nation's largest, independent full-service content marketing agency, is seeking a wildly talented senior art director with top-notch magazine design, art-team management, and new-business pitching skills for our Phoenix office. You will be responsible for designing a mix of print magazines, digital media, and other content marketing projects for our nationally renowned clients. Experience in luxury, travel, weddings, jewelry, and food content design is a strong plus. Duties also include managing an amazing team of art directors and holding high the bar on creative execution to ensure our work is bold, beautiful, strategic, exceeds our clients' expectations, and wins lots of design awards. We are looking for someone with top-notch people skills, as this position will be responsible for inspiring greatness from and managing the quality and work schedules of a team of managing art directors and the art directors who report to them. Management duties include inspiring the team, tracking design and technology trends, mentoring, hiring, training, organizing quality reviews and feedback, goal setting, managing workflow best practices, and more. This position will play a key leadership role in our Phoenix office and work in partnership with executive art directors across our three other national offices to drive innovation and collaboration, as well as share design ideas, best practices, and staff resources. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Work closely with in-house editorial teams and clients to brainstorm and conceptualize the original visual direction of magazines, websites, apps, and other content marketing creative media products. • Partner with editorial leads to ensure our designs reflect the best strategies and outcomes. • Brilliantly design department and feature stories, commission and art direct high-level illustrations and photo shoots, produce beautifully designed magazine pages--with stunning typography, imagery, and attention to detail. • Articulate design clearly in a team environment for your team and clients, as well as in new-business pitches. • Oversee and/or participate in redesigns and prototypes. • Create original strategically focused designs, carrying designs through, researching or commissioning and purchasing images and working directly with clients on the realization of their products (which may include leadership of a design team to that end). • Help price and scope new-business opportunities. • Adhere to established schedules and processes for the movement of materials from concept through download. • Manage and adhere to established art budgets. • Coordinate hiring and workflow.

Art Director

Job Description: This versatile designer will both craft presentations for Wall Street Journal award submissions and design Wall Street Journal articles and pages for publication. Design responsibilities will include all platforms, including mobile, Web, print and social media. The candidate must have proven experience working with teams of text, graphic, photo and interactive producers and editors on digital and print news publications. Equal Opportunity Employer: /All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets/

Art Director

Texas Monthly magazine is currently seeking an enthusiastic, hard working, and highly confident art director to join its creative team. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assist in supervising the art department staff • Collaborate with creative director on special issues and redesigns • Generate concepts and provide design solutions for stories • Supervise the design process of the front-of-book, feature well, and back-of-book, from initial concepts to issue shipment • Design a minimum of two features per issue • Assign art department issue design duties each month • Design approximately four to six front-and back-of-book pages each month • Design approximately four large, multi-page, complex service packages a year • Assign photography and illustrations • Color-proof photos and final page layouts • Provide occasional design needs for web and digital platforms Position is located in Austin, TX.

Deputy Art Director, Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy, a bi-monthly magazine and news website based in Washington, DC, seeks a talented art director/designer to join our staff. 

About you: You seek out and appreciate art and design. You are a creative at heart, but you are really motivated by a curiosity about the rest of the world. You enjoy explaining complex issues in order to educate an audience on a particular issue. You have an inherent interest in politics, advocacy, international culture, and believe the best way to manifest this is by creating compelling (and beautiful) narratives that engage readers and start conversations. You don't just scan headlines--you consume media. You read, a lot. And you love living in (or would like to live in) our nation's capital.

Must have skillsets:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Vast knowledge/personal relationships with illustrators, artists, designers, creative reps and agencies, and photographers to commission/collaborate with
• Impeccable design sensibility with attention to detail
• 2 to 3 years experience in an art director/editorial designer capacity
• Illustration/graphic-illustration/image-making ability (note: gets fun and dirty making images)
• Familiarity collaborating with journalists, editors, and developers, in a magazine, newspaper, or online capacity
• Ability to think quickly through news stories, to find unique angles that challenge conventional storytelling
• Keeps well-organized and clean files (note: keeps a tight grid system)

Nice to have skillsets:
• Some coding experience (CSS and HTML) possibly jQuery, D3--and an interest in expanding said skills
• Data visualization/longform/interactives experience
• Experience with photo editing, familiarity and/or relationships with photo agencies
• Writing/editing experience
• Video editing/motion graphics experience
• A background in politics, advocacy, or international affairs

Art Director

Ad Age, the premier publication for the marketing and advertising industries, is seeking a dynamic, visionary Art Director who can give our brand a level of design excellence that matches the quality of our award-winning journalism. The Art Director will be an expert in visual storytelling and creating covers that demand attention. He or she will be able to work with our talented newsroom team to plan, design and produce high-impact editorial pages, striking infographics and other related editorial content - largely in print, but also on digital platforms -- that will tell stories in interesting, new and unique ways. He or she will be given not only the charge of creating excellent visual content but of instilling a culture of visual excellence. He or she will bring creativity, energy and a stream of ideas to our brand.

Associate Art Director, The Atlantic

The Atlantic Magazine seeks a full-time Associate Art Director for Editorial and Tablet design. Under the direction of the Creative Director, the Associate Art Director will contribute to the design of The Atlantic magazine, hire illustrators, commission photography, and develop information graphics for use across The Atlantic media. The ideal candidate is a forward thinking, creative, problem solver with at least 5 years of editorial design experience.

Art Director, ALL YOU

ALL YOU, a Time Inc. brand, is seeking an Art Director who can do it all: manage, collaborate, and work quickly--all the while finding creative ways to make sharp, smart, and whimsical service content stand out from the pack. As the manager of a young and eager staff, you'll steer the designs from concept to completion, often using stock art but also judiciously commissioning photography and illustrations. The staff as a whole is small but highly collaborative; designers and editors work closely to tell our highly practical stories visually but also clearly. A willingness to embrace editorial give-and-take is key.Though ALL YOU is a monthly magazine, now found everywhere magazines are sold, we also produce an ever-increasing number of special issues, often working on several issues simultaneously. And yet we pride ourselves on never letting our agility compromise our creativity. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of magazine experience, excellent typographic and composition skills and experience commissioning photography, illustration and infographics. He/She is a pro at creating and conceptualizing pages with a great eye for photography, attention to detail, and possess the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual should have experience managing a team.

Graphic Designer- Senior

harwood international, a company that designs, owns, and operates restaurants (saint ann restaurant, mercat bistro, and marie gabrielle gardens), high-end residential (bleu ciel dallas and azure), museums (ann & gabriel samurai collection), and commercial real estate. We are in need of a full-time graphic designer that can design and help produce branding identity, publication branding, website (knowledge of squarespace is a plus), marketing collateral, and event branding for restaurants, museum, luxury high rise condominiums, and commercial real estate. *full health benefits, dental, eye, and 401K.

Senior Art Director

Overview/Purpose WIRED magazine is currently seeking an enthusiastic Senior Art Director to join the Creative team. The Senior Art Director will handle a minimum of one well feature per issue and supervise the front-of-book, from initial concepts to photo and design. Primary Responsibilities Supervise the complex WIRED front-of-book and at least one well feature per issue Oversee several designers Successfully translate the ideas of FOB editors Track spending on illustrations and info-graphics Collaborate with editors and photo department to evolve visual direction of the magazine Desired Skills and Qualifications BA / BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or Design Five to seven years' relevant work experience (at least 3 years at a magazine) An in-depth knowledge of Adobe CS5 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Experience managing a team Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, as well as the ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm attitude Extremely organized Familiarity and interest in the WIRED brand

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.

Art Director - Departures

Departures is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Art Director to join it's creative team in NYC. The Art Director will contribute to all sections of the magazine, including featured stories and packages, from initial concept through final shipping.

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. This is the perfect opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of a big city market and dive into a developing market and make it your own. Salary to commensurate with experience.

Graphic Designer

branding identity, publication branding, website (knowledge of squarespace is a plus) marketing collateral and events for restaurants, museum, luxury high rise condominiums, and commercial real estate.

ART DIRECTOR

Washingtonian Magazine has an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced Art Director to join our design team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial design experience along with the ability to produce high-energy, high-impact work for our award-winning suite of publications: Washingtonian Magazine, Washingtonian Bride & Groom, Washingtonian MOM, and Washingtonian Welcome Guide. This position reports to the Creative Director and is responsible for designing a mix of features, service packages, department pages while delegating to/managing an art team. Working closely with editors to create and oversee the overall look of what is produced while coordinate with production to make sure deadlines are met. An all around passion for magazines is a MUST. Skills include a thorough knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and K4 with the ability to balance multiple projects in highly collaborative environment while problem-solve under tight deadlines. Experience with digital mag creation for tablets a plus.

Art Director

Active Interest Media is seeking an Art Director to work in its Outdoor Group based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. This dynamic individual will lead the design of Climbing magazine and our 4 annual National Park Journals. We are looking for someone who is both a conceptual and a visual thinker, able to communicate effectively and package information in compelling ways. S/he should be an independent designer who works well in a team environment. Must possess strong typographic skills and a sophisticated design sense. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned designer who is ready to take the next step and be the creative leader at a magazine. Position reports to the Group Creative Director. Send resume and portfolio (pdf or online link) to mbates@aimmedia.com

ART DIRECTOR, PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS

Photo District News (PDN), the monthly New York City based photography industry magazine is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and talented Art Director to join the magazine's editorial and Custom Media team. We want a self-starter, creative multi-tasker with good design and typographic skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently and juggle multiple projects working between departments within a fast paced environment, meeting firm deadlines.

Art Director

SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE is seeking a creative, resourceful, fast, flexible, and drama-free art director to join its editorial staff. The art director contributes to all aspects of this National Magazine Award-winning title, best known for its longform investigative stories like this and this and this, its authoritative service journalism (see this and this), and its smart, provocative, irreverent tone (here, here, and here). This is a hands-on position: the A.D. will be designing features and front-of-book departments; collaborating closely with the editor-in-chief and design and photography directors; conceptualizing and generating design approaches; assigning (or creating) infographics, illustrations, and charts; following layouts through all phases of production; overseeing color correction; managing production assistants; and shipping files. The candidate should be a magazine junkie; should have a East Coast work ethic and West Coast love of experimentation; and should enjoy working with a bunch of San Francisco characters. The Art Director needs a high level of design sophistication, knowledge of past and current design trends, a good feeling for typography, a Rolodex of illustrators and photographers, and a talent for visual storytelling. Must be able to handle large packages with design consistency and flair.

Us Weekly Senior Art Director

Us Weekly magazine, the leader in celebrity and entertainment news, seeks a Senior Art Director with exceptional design talent for work on the print edition. The ideal candidate will have experience designing features and packages, will possess the technical facility to produce a wide range of design elements in a variety of styles, and will have a thorough knowledge of celebrity culture. Qualifications: Candidate must have 5 years of experience at a magazine publishing company and be a highly creative conceptual thinker. Must have an excellent eye for color and typography and a portfolio that exhibits a fresh, contemporary design sensibility and meticulous attention to detail. Must be completely fluent in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience with K4 or similar content management systems a plus. EOE M/F

Art Director

Overview Work for the award winning in-house agency responsible for concepting and executing custom solutions for advertisers across the Condé Nast's media footprint, including print, desktop, tablet, mobile and experiential. The Art Director is responsible for setting the visual direction, design, and production for the marketing side of Condé Nast; managing and supervising designers and freelancers; and directing illustrators and photographers. This candidate must have a definitive creative vision, a high level of design sophistication, a keen eye for photography, and strong typography skills. The position requires the ability to lead a design team. Strong organization and communication skills are essential. The candidate must also have photo- and video-shoot experience, including pre-/post-production and on-site creative direction. Key Attributes: • Strong conceptual thinker and ideator • Positive and collaborative team member • Exceptional type and layout skills • Extremely organized and able to prioritize and multi-task • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and basic web knowledge (HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, etc) • Knowledge of the strengths/weaknesses of digital platforms, including: HTML, CSS, Flash, and cross browser compatibility. • 7-10 years experience in a competitive, deadline-driven environment, i.e. the ability to work fast. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day execution of assigned projects Manage and participate in ideation, creation, and delivery of: o Branding ads (print and digital) o Custom creative (print and digital) o Microsites and landing-page designs o Event design/merchandising events o Photo and Video shoot production Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team on every assigned project

Art Director

The University of Virginia Magazine is looking for an experienced Art Director. The Art Director will oversee and execute design of various print and digital products of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. This includes the association's website, print magazine, magazine website, e-newsletter, and various membership and development pieces. The qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design, or a related field; at least six years' experience as a senior graphic designer for a print publication; ability to manage multiple projects and analyze and solve problems creatively and independently, and be detailed-oriented. Deadline for applying for this position is Friday, March 7, 2014.

Art Director, Hour Media

Hour Media has several design positions available, including art director and associate art director to join our award-winning editorial team. Our main titles are Hour Detroit magazine (12 issues per year) DBusiness magazine (6 issues), Detroit Home magazine (4 issues), and Metro Detroit Bride magazine (2 issues). 
The ideal candidate will have a deep-seated interest and a true love of editorial design, typography, and printed materials. In addition, she/he should have an eye for details and the ability to think creatively. Editorial design is different than many other types of graphic design -- the person who fills this position will know the differences and embrace them. 
 The art director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of magazine design: working with the editor to conceptualize stories, arranging and scheduling photo shoots, hiring out photography and illustrations/graphics, collecting supplemental art, cover conceptualization and layout, page layout/design, working with the production department to get images print ready, proof markup, and final approval of magazine layout -- all within the magazine's existing style guidelines. In addition art directors are responsible for managing budgets, negotiating freelance rates, maintaining the magazine's identity, producing occasional web graphics (pertaining to magazine stories/sections), and working with the production director on editorial calendar deadlines. 



Art Director

Prestigious Media company seeks Art Director to join its sophisticated, cutting edge in-house creative/marketing team. Daily design challenges for both magazine advertisers and the corporation include but are not limited to: ad campaigns, annual brochures, advertorial development, website design, major sales presentations, electronic communications, logo design, brochure and collateral development, etc. Candidate must have highly developed graphic design background, exceptional organization and communication skills, pre-press color know-how and the ability to work under exceedingly tight deadlines coupled with a dedicated team spirit. Applicant must have a portfolio diverse in style. Applicants should have 5 or more years' experience in the field of graphic design, be fluent in all Macintosh graphic design programs, i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Strong skills in PowerPoint, Keynote, Flash and/or other animation programs. Additionally, should be skilled in web design (HTML, Dreamweaver or other web design software). All responses must include examples of works along with resume.

Art Director - Metro Detroit Magazines

Hour Media is looking for an art director to join our award-winning editorial team. The art director will be responsible for DBusiness Magazine (6 issues), Detroit Home Magazine (4 issues), and Metro Detroit Bride Magazine (2 issues). The ideal candidate will have a deep-seated interest in (and preferably a true love of) editorial design, typography, and printed materials. In addition, she/he should have an eye for details and the ability to think creatively. Editorial design is different than many other types of graphic design - the person who fills this position will know the differences and embrace them. The art director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the magazine's design: working with the editor to conceptualize stories, arranging and scheduling photo shoots, hiring out photography and illustrations/graphics, collecting supplemental art, cover conceptualization and layout, page layout/design, working with the production department to get images print ready, proof markup, and final approval of magazine layout - all within the magazine's existing style guidelines. In addition the art director is responsible for: managing budgets, negotiating freelance rates, teaching/training assistant designers, maintaining the magazine's identity, producing occasional web graphics (pertaining to magazine stories/sections), and working with the production director on editorial calendar deadlines.

Art Director

American Spa magazine (www.americanspa.com) is currently seeking a talented Art Director to join the team. The Art Director oversees the design of the entire book and supplements and must be able to work closely with the editors to establish the overall design direction for the magazine.

Art Director

Washingtonian magazine, located in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a motivated and talented Art Director to join its art team. The ideal candidate will be a hands on creative team player, who will be spearheading our ever expanding custom media division. Alongside this he/she will have a chance to make an impact on our award-winning suite of publications: Washingtonian magazine, Washingtonian Bride & Groom, Washingtonian Mom and Washingtonian Welcome Guide. Candidates must have at least five to seven years of magazine experience, a love of typography, and a keen eye for complex page design. Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required; experience with digital publishing and web a plus.

ART DIRECTOR

American Spa magazine (www.americanspa.com) is currently seeking a talented Art Director to join the team. The Art Director oversees the design of the entire book and supplements and must be able to work closely with the editors to establish the overall design direction for the magazine.

Editorial Art Director (Freelance)

Jet Magazine is seeking an Editorial Art Director to fill a temporary role. The Art Director develops complex graphic design solutions and manages day-to-day art processes for the magazine.You will be primarily accountable for the magazine's design, layout and illustration utilizing the latest software and editorial design techniques. Other Duties Include: - Creates compelling editorial designs for Jet magazine intended to engage, attract and sell. - Illustrates or acquires images to be used in a variety of print applications. - Develops designs that purposefully integrate typographic, photographic, and illustrative elements. - Leads a creative work group and provides art direction for design/photography staff. - Maintains design principles ensuring consistency across brands and throughout the publication. - Works with the creative team and management in a collaborative work environment to produce designs that will directly contribute to the brands continued growth and success. - Consults with Editorial staff to establish efficient timelines and creative layouts. - Ensures accuracy of all 'proof' material in collaboration with Pre-Media department prior to actual production. - Assists in the development of new brand identities and effective strategies for implementation and growth.  -Other duties as assigned by the creative director and editor-in-chief

Art Director

The Art Director, Integrated Marketing, is responsible for conceiving and designing marketing and promotional assets for the Here Media portfolio of brands across all platforms.

Senior Art Director

Lowe Campbell Ewald is looking for a Senior Art Director to join their long-form Content Development team. We are looking for multitalented candidates (with a background in art direction and editorial design) that have at least 7 years of experience in publishing or long-form content marketing -- print, video, web, social, mobile and tablets. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about the story being told...in both the print and digital space, and always looking for ways to connect offline-to-online, and vice versa. A client doesn't always know the best way to solve a problem. So we need people who understand how to translate the business problem into strong visual stories told with words, photos, and interactive means. Candidate must be self-motivated, efficient, detail-oriented and have the ability to adapt quickly as project needs change. They must be able to work in a team atmosphere and fast paced environment. In addition, candidates must have experience directing photo shoots. Ideal candidates will have automotive experience. Some light travel may be required. In this position, candidate must be confident in their conceptual and art direction skills and carry the ability to determine the difference between presentation and reality. It is also important that we continue delivering award-winning creative for our clients, so we need a team player who can consistently develop high quality creative across the variety of platforms our content lives: print, video, web, social, mobile and tablets. Above all, we are looking for a creative thinker who is passionate about art direction in an editorial environment and great story telling. We work hard, have fun, and most of all, have the desire to be doing great work. Lowe Campbell Ewald strives to be the multicultural employer of choice in our industry and strongly supports equal employment opportunity.

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.

Art Director

Hour Media is looking for an art director to join our award-winning editorial team. The art director will be responsible for DBusiness Magazine (6 issues), Detroit Home Magazine (4 issues), and Metro Detroit Bride Magazine (2 issues). The ideal candidate will have a deep-seated interest in (and preferably a true love of) editorial design, typography, and printed materials. In addition, she/he should have an eye for details and the ability to think creatively. Editorial design is different than many other types of graphic design - the person who fills this position will know the differences and embrace them. The art director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the magazine's design: working with the editor to conceptualize stories, arranging and scheduling photo shoots, hiring out photography and illustrations/graphics, collecting supplemental art, cover conceptualization and layout, page layout/design, working with the production department to get images print ready, proof markup, and final approval of magazine layout - all within the magazine's existing style guidelines. In addition the art director is responsible for: managing budgets, negotiating freelance rates, teaching/training assistant designers, maintaining the magazine's identity, producing occasional web graphics (pertaining to magazine stories/sections), and working with the production director on editorial calendar deadlines.

Multimedia Art Director

The Time Inc. Branded Solutions group seeks a Multimedia Art Director. Time Inc. Branded Solutions is an integrated, full-service sales, marketing and creative department for Time Inc.'s largest advertisers. The group harnesses the scale of Time Inc.'s assets with branded programs and ideas that add significant value to our clients' investment. About the role: Candidate will develop innovative creative marketing solutions for Time Inc. advertisers. We are looking for someone with a strong print and digital background who is highly creative with great attention to detail. Projects will include print, digital, mobile and Tablet solutions. Candidate will create enhanced for tablet executions for Time Inc. advertisers. Responsibilities include creative ideation and realization of mock ups of print, digital, mobile and tablet concepts. Candidate must be able to take project from ldeation through activation. Looking for a strong designer with an excellent sense of typography and team player who is able to manage multiple projects and communicate well with project managers.

Art Director/Designer

Time Inc (TIHE) Books division is looking to hire immediately, an experienced Art Director/Designer to produce 2 unique popular cuture newstand bookazines upcoming in the first 2.5 months of 2014. Topics are confidential, will supply specifics privately. Full time, good pay. great working environment. If successful, will likely lead to more work. Project One: Begin Entire month of January, part of first week of February. if you can start before end of December, SPEAK UP. we may have work before the holidays but if you cannot begin till Jan it'll just be a bigger hustle. Project Two: Begin early to mid January, work through February, part of first week of March. Design packaging motif, all pages and cover.

Art Director, Bon Appetit

Art Director, Bon Appétit Overview/Purpose Bon Appetit is looking for an ambitious rock star AD who is a design perfectionist and an artist at heart to come in and make a statement. This is for someone who loves the best of current magazine service design but also wants to do something different. Working with the Creative Director, you will have the opportunity to push your design vision across all sections of the magazine as well as any other mediums including but not limited to: tablet, phone, web, apps and books. Candidates need to be great at magazine section and packaging design. A serious interest in hand-lettering, illustration, painting, print making and just generally "making things" is a must. Primary Responsibilities The Art Director will work closely with the Creative Director, the photo department and editors to establish the overall design direction of the magazine. In addition to being an outstanding hands-on designer, this Art Director must have strong leadership and communication skills. You will lead a team of 3 designers through multiple on-going timelines, be self-motivated with a positive attitude. You are able to inspire and provide mentorship in all areas of design. Overall, you are a fresh thinker who embraces challenges as well as new methods of thinking. Requirements 5+ years of magazine experience Must be an incredibly hard worker Visual arts background a plus

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

you are hereDWELL ART DIRECTOR overview Dwell Media is seeking an art director who possesses the highest standards for magazine design and demonstrates an unbridled enthusiasm for innovative storytelling solutions. The candidate must demonstrate multi-platform creative vision, have the ability to generate and inspire original concepts, manage a team effectively, and possess a high level of design sophistication. A keen eye for photography and exceptional typesetting skills are necessary. The candidate should have an interest in modern design and a design degree in a visual communication field. Understanding how to allure and amuse the audience through effective use of typography and images is paramount. The art director assists in the visual evolution of the magazine and overall brand, pushing to keep Dwell in the forefront of an ever-changing marketplace. He or she will thrive in a multi-disciplined, collaborative team environment that balances hard work and drive with humor and fun. Responsibilities: • Work with editor-in-chief to establish overall design themes for each issue • Collaborate with the photo team on image selection for all assigned stories • Clearly communicate layout ideas to ensure the best outcome of each story • Mentor junior staff to ensure the highest level of design work • Attend photo shoots when necessary • Hire and direct illustrators • Adhere to established issue budgets • Maintain involvement in all phases of design, from conception of stories to final production • Work closely with key stakeholders to plan brand development across all of Dwell Media's platforms, and maintain consistency and cohesion of design language throughout • Demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of design and production. • Initiate, collaborate, and contribute of the environment of the creative staff in a positive way • Demonstrate expert knowledge of Adobe's Creative Suite

Art Director- People StyleWatch

People StyleWatch magazine is seeking an energetic, experienced and talented Art Director to join its team. The Art Director will report to the Creative Director and will collaborate on the overall look and feel of the magazine. Candidates must have strong typographic skills and be able to handle a fast-paced, energetic work environment. The Art Director will help redesign and rethink current pages as well as conceptualize, art direct and design front-of-book, features and packages. 7+ total years of experience required. Fashion or Women's magazine experience is a huge plus.

ART DIRECTOR, PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS

Photo District News (PDN), the monthly New York City based photography industry magazine is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and talented Art Director to join the magazine's editorial and Custom Media art team. We want a self-starter, creative multi-tasker with good design and typographic skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently and juggle multiple projects working between departments within a fast paced environment, meeting firm deadlines.

Art Director - Southern Living

Southern Living is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and talented Art Director to join the magazine's editorial art team in Birmingham, AL. The art director will be responsible for the overall graphic look of the magazine, from photography and illustration to color, typography, and design. The position requires: Art directing photographers and designers on Food, Home, and Travel content. An understanding of food and food photography is imperative. Designing of features, departments, and covers as well as continuing to evolve the magazine's overall look. Sophisticated type sensibility. (Work samples should show this.) A self starter with and eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects within a fast paced environment. Strong communication and leadership skills for both the art and edit teams.

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer and avid brainstorming partner in crime needed for harwood international. The company developed the harwood district in Dallas and it houses saint ann restaurant, mercatbistro, rolex building, global street feast (foodtruck and music festival), azure condominiums, and various projects in london and geneva that are residential and commercial developments. You would be working directly with the director of marketing as a fierce team that spearheads creativity, full-circle branding, marketing collateral, advertising, and event collateral for all said properties. Illustration a huge plus and website background is another plus

Senior Art Director

Variety seeks a passionate and energetic full-time senior art director to collaborate with the creative team on its redesigned and re-imagined weekly magazine. Attention to detail and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required. Recognized and respected throughout the world of show business, Variety is the premier source of entertainment news. Since 1905, the most influential leaders in the industry have turned to Variety for timely, credible and straightforward news and analysis -- information vital to their professions. Requirements/Qualifications: • Works well both independently and collaboratively • A positive attitude and a strong work ethic • Develop original design concepts and deliver polished visual designs • Highly organized and able to prioritize • The right applicant should have at least 5 to 10 years experience in consumer publishing and should be able to thrive in a fast-paced and highly creative environment • Collaborate closely with the art, photo and editorial staffs • Illustration assignment experience We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) plan. In addition to an updated resume, candidates must submit a link to an online portfolio or 5 work samples via PDF in order to be considered for the position. Email careers@pmc.com

Art Director/Production Manager

Observer Media is looking for an experienced art director to manage the production of the company's celebrated media titles. This person would be responsible for leading art and production department in the creation of two weekly newspapers (The New York Observer and Commercial Observer), as well as monthly and quarterly magazines and supplements. He our she would manage staff designers and our photo editor, as well as numerous freelancers, taking the lead on assigning illustration, photography and designing editorial products. This position also requires one to be responsible for liaising with production facilities, managing internal production of print advertising and lending design expertise as well as work to launch web initiatives. We're looking for the right person with solid print experience as well as digital knowledge to bring our designs to new audiences--happy to tackle tablet, user experience and more dynamic designs as well. Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and link to portfolio to resumes@observer.com.

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.

Freelance Art Director

Vanity Fair is looking for a full-time, in-house freelance art director, starting on July 10th, for a period of 3 months. Duties will include designing features, special sections, iPad edition, and other miscellaneous projects.

Associate Art Director, Travel + Leisure Job

Job Description & Responsibilities: Travel + Leisure magazine is currently seeking an Associate Art Director to join its Art department. This role will have an emphasis on tablet design. - Designing and maintaining multi-spread features, annual packages and various middle-of-book sections in print and digital tablet editions - Translating our print editions into tablet form each month and seeing those editions through to launch - Working with and booking freelancers for our tablet editions - Working directly with editors, photo department and production staff on assigned layouts from conception to final execution and post-production - Photo editing and color correcting assigned stories including color mark-up, and page proof review - Art direction and styling of still life shoots and conceptual shoots in collaboration with the photo department and the Design Director - Commissioning and art directing illustrations from idea stage to final

Associate Art Director - Conde Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler seeks a motivated, Associate Art Director with print, marketing/ promotional and digital experience. Candidates should posses strong typographic expertise and sophisticated design sense, have a extensive pre-press knowledge and have specific experience in managing projects from conception to completion under tight deadlines. Candidate should be highly organized and detail-oriented. Must have 5-6 years of print design experience; digital design experience is essential. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Dreamweaver, Flash, Keynote, After Effects, FinalCut pro and web development a plus. Past managerial experience is a must. Responsibilities include: - With Design Director, responsible for creating brand look and maintaining it through all materials, including logo development, sell sheets, in book pages, presentations, invitations, event signage and all other collateral. - Work with Design Director to manage workflow in the department and maintain deadlines - Provide design direction to 2-3 freelancers of the team as needed, and will undertake other art direction assignments at the request of the Design Director. - Meet and ideate with merchandising/ marketing/sales team to develop new ideas/programs/presentations for clients - Assist projects and routing process to Design Director, Creative Services/ Marketing team - Work with printers and production team to oversee production of printed and digital materials and maintain quality control - Evaluates quality of page proofs and work with production to correct as needed - Develop quarterly brand decks and execute - Work with illustrators, photographers, and stylists, as appropriate - Attend weekly staff meetings - Manage budgets as necessary

Interactive Art Director - Time.com

TIME has an immediate opening for a full-time Interactive Art Director to oversee all aspects of visual design and user experience on its award-winning website. In addition to designing for web, mobile and social platforms, the art director is responsible for managing the daily design and production tasks. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with editorial, design, photography, technology and the business teams to produce a website with a smart, visual impact. The person will be responsible for establishing and directing the design process and documentation to support an efficient workflow. The Interactive Art Director will partner with print editorial and marketing teams to maintain the integrity of the TIME brand and participate in the daily editorial mission, including brainstorming and strategy to create innovative solutions. Responsibilities: • Develop and define user experience requirements and manage internal design reviews • Oversee brand guidelines and promote design quality for all projects • Manage design budget, project schedules and deliverables • Work effectively with project management and technology leads • Oversee digital agency relationships for overflow projects

Art Director - The Kit

As The Kit's creative standard-bearer, the Art Director shapes the look and feel of The Kit across all platforms. The ideal candidate has vision. He or she is committed to sustaining high-quality content and design and has a particular affection for fashion and beauty. The Art Director works strategically with the editorial team, and maintains a special focus on new ways to tell stories in the interactive magazine. They recruit and build talent, remove creative roadblocks and introduce external influences that inspire. They are collaborative, positive, motivated, with a record of inspiring staff to deliver captivating work across multiple platforms. They also have the credentials and portfolio to prove it. They are full of ideas and juggle the bigger picture with the needs of supporting a weekly newspaper feature. The Art Director has strong relationships with visual creators and in the fashion and beauty industries. We require at least five years' experience in news or magazine design, plus prior experience in photography direction for beauty and fashion. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -Oversee creative direction of The Kit's design and layout on all platforms -Provide on-set art direction for all major shoots and trains team to provide on-set art direction -Coach and inspire team of three designers -Collaborate with editorial team on art for stories and major shoots -Design covers and key features -Goal setting and performance evaluations of art staff twice per year -Oversee selection and commissions of freelance art contributors and identify new visual creators whose work should be featured in The Kit -Manage and works within art department budget -Along with the Editor-in-Chief, drive growth in staff skills so The Kit remains a digital media leader -Creative oversight of advertorials and special projects -Helps uphold the quality, values and characteristics of The Kit brand -Assists with other duties for the good of The Kit

Senior Art Director, Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is seeking a Senior Art Director for its Martha Stewart Living Publication. Under the guidance of the Creative Director and Deputy Design Director, the Senior Art Director is responsible for designing front-of-book pages and features along with art directing photo shoots, conceptualizing images and commissioning illustrations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years design experience, a keen eye for photography, sophisticated typography skills, and experience art directing photo shoots. They must have great communication skills and be able to collaborate with editors to clearly execute editorial content while also creating beautifully designed pages. A love of MSL content is a definite plus! To apply, please send your resume, work samples, or a link to your portfolio to: mslartjobs@gmail.com

Art Director

Art Director Responsibilities: • Work directly with edit team to layout pages and design elements of our websites, including designing entire websites under the guidance of the Creative Director. • Delegate layout of different sections and website channels to other designers/junior designers in the department. • Work closely with edit on design and layout for each page. • Work directly with production department on color correction, silo's, etc. to in preparation for printing. • Formulate basic layout design concept and conduct research to select and secure suitable illustrative material, or conceive and assign production of material and detail to artists. • Review, approve, and present final layouts to Creative Director for approval. • Perform duties of Graphic Designer to design art layouts. • Mark up, paste up, and finish layouts to prepare layouts for printing. • Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Photo Editor-Runner's World

RUNNER'S WORLD is seeking an energetic Assistant Photo Editor. Interested candidates should have a strong interest in photography, excellent computer skills, a knowledge of Photoshop and Excel, and one to two years experience working at a magazine or in a photo studio. A BFA in Photography or Design is preferred. Responsibilities include: • Working collaboratively with the Director of Photography to assist in the production of photo shoots • Assisting the photo team on various types of research, ranging from sports to food to lifestyle. Research will include but not be limited to using stock agencies, photographer archives, and PR contacts • Working closely with editors and the art department • Organizing and logging images. • Calling in and sending out gear for photo shoots • Ordering final art for layout and inputting metadata into K4 • Contributing ideas for photo solutions • Producing smaller photo shoots and assisting in prop styling for shoots. • Various administrative duties.

Art Director-Runner's World

ART DIRECTOR Runner's World Runner's World, the world's leading running magazine, is seeking an art director for its monthly print publication. The position will be based out of our headquarters in Emmaus, PA. The Art Director will work closely with the magazine's Design Director, Photo Director and editors to design layouts from concept to completion, commission original illustrations, and provide direction for the Assistant Art Director and Production Coordinator. The ideal candidate must be a fast, clean, modern designer with a great eye, a commitment to innovative and fresh ideas, and excellent type-design skills. Send résumé and examples of work (or link to online portfolio) to suzanne.perreault@rodale.com.

Hanley Wood, www.hanleywood.com, is currently seeking an Art Director for the Architect Magazine group This position will primarily execute on design with powerful photo, illustration and info-graphic presentations, Managing art acquisition process and budget. Commission and direct photos and illustrations, conceptualize layouts and type treatments, and produce layout and pages in preproduction. Ensure the workflow between art and edit meets the daily and weekly deadlines and maintain all of the style sheets and templates within the K4 and/or Woodwing process. He/She will be responsible for managing two direct reports, and work as a partner with editors and staff writers to create a look for the magazine that powerfully connects with specialized intelligence needs of business executive readers. Major Responsibilities and Related Duties Include: Assigning photo shoots and illustrations Coordinating online design with web producers Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines Work with art staff to select artwork and photos for magazine (commission illustration and photography, find stock art, create custom illustration using royalty-free art, etc.) Work with editors to obtain art from developers, owners, architects, and other sources for their specific articles Hire illustrators and photographers; and manage art/illustration contracts and materials Manage art/photo expenditures, staying within budget Manage invoicing, submitting bills within appropriate budgeting cycle Keep to a strict production schedule that allows for multiple projects at the same time

Art Director/ Print & Digital

The Atlantic Magazine seeks a full-time Art Director for Editorial and Tablet design. Under the direction of the Creative Director, the Art Director will be responsible for the management and the translation of The Atlantic to the tablet edition, contribute to the design of The Atlantic magazine, hire illustrators, commission photography, and develop information graphics for use across The Atlantic media platforms The ideal candidate is a forward thinking, creative, problem solver with at least 5 years of editorial design experience.

ART DIRECTOR / Print & Digital

We have an immediate opening for an Art Director that possesses high level B2B and consumer design skills to layout multiple publications and other multimedia products. You must be capable of multitasking in a very fast pace environment. Responsibilities will also include hiring photographers and illustrators, designing covers, designing interior pages, developing maps and charts. In addition you will collaborate and participate in other design projects with the creative team. This position requires excellent management and communication skills as well as advanced print magazine production, user interface design and digital production skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with art staff, internal clients, journalists and editors. Attention to detail and working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript a must.

Art Director

ALIVE seeks a full-time Art Director to join its team. The role will ultimately be responsible for the creative planning, layout and pre-press duties of ALIVE's print publication, with responsibility for photography assignments, photo shoot coordination, intern management and layout of all editorial pages. The role requires very strong project management skills and a desire to create a consistently top-notch product from month to month. Responsibilities include: • Design of all editorial pages of the magazine, and/or delegation of design to student interns • Conceptualize feature layouts and photography direction with editors • Assignment of all photography and illustrations to freelance contributors for department pages and features • Coordination/execution of photo shoots--hiring of crew, scheduling, location scouting with photographers, day-of coordination • Oversight of branding materials for events • Hire and oversee graphic design and photography interns • Manage event photography schedule for coverage by our street team • Hire freelance photographers and illustrators • Manage monthly art budget • Procure and style props for shoots as needed • Oversee uploading of magazine to printer to bring magazine to press • Oversee web graphics production, digital issue upload to the site and online photo galleries

Art Director

Award-winning Entrepreneur magazine is seeking a talented, ambitious full-time Art Director in our New York office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years experience in a fast-paced, multitasking, deadline-driven editorial environment. The candidate should have a clean, crisp and modern design aesthetic with a clear understanding of page hierarchy. Stellar communication abilities and strong image research skills are essential. Attention to detail is imperative. The Art Director should be comfortable working on all aspects of the magazine, from front- and back-of-the-book to columns and features. The candidate will manage illustration assignments, assist with photo assignments/prep with an eye toward maintaining consistency of design throughout the issue.

Art Director, The Penn Stater Magazine

Art Director, The Penn Stater Magazine Job # 37894 The Penn Stater magazine seeks a talented graphic designer to art direct and design a bimonthly, full-color, 80- to 96-page alumni magazine with a circulation of 169,000. Responsibilities include identifying, making assignments to, and cultivating relationships with photographers and illustrators; working collaboratively with the editorial staff; helping plan future issues; working closely with the prepress vendor; and supervising a full-time graphic designer.  The magazine staff is creative and committed to producing one of the best magazines of its kind; The Penn Stater has won numerous national awards for writing, design, photography, and illustration.  Magazine experience strongly preferred.  Also essential are a thorough knowledge of four-color process, color correction, prepress, and printing; a sophisticated sense of typography, photography, and illustration; and proficiency in the Adobe CS5 package (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for the Mac.   The ability to prioritize and manage a workload under deadline pressure is essential. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a genuine appreciation for working with diverse audiences. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. To apply to job 37894 visit: http://apptrkr.com/298530 Penn State is committed affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. jeid-46cb5f21dac7f492b46c99d5c916661c

Freelance Art Director - Cooking Light

Cooking Light magazine is looking for a phenomenal senior designer/art director for our full time freelance position. Some of the key responsibilities of this position are handling large feature packages and directing photography related to their features.

Art Director

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been published continuously since 1792, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, The Old Farmer's Almanac publishers seek an Art Director to design this reference book and its family of publications: The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, the Everyday cookbook series; the collection of themed calendars, including Gardening, Weather Watcher's, Country, Recipe, Engagement, Everyday, Baby Animals, and Home Hints--and contribute to its dynamic Web sites, Almanac.com and Almanac4Kids.com. Our current Art Director is retiring and this opportunity requires someone to help us transition to a new stage in our publication's long history. If you seek a multi-branded products environment and have at least 6 years of industry experience in designing consumer print products with an understanding of online publishing product interfaces and applications; Bachelors or Advanced degree in design-related discipline or equivalent work experience; Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and have basic understanding of HTML5, CSS, and Javascript; Comprehensive knowledge of the English language, proofreader's marks, and correspondence skills; want to live and work in a small New Hampshire town, in the Monadnock Region, 44 miles from Manchester, NH and 69 miles from Boston, MA; then we would like to hear from you! The ideal candidate will possess a passion for accuracy and a commitment to quality, respect and appreciation for a legacy brand and its enthusiasts, interest in core content areas (gardening, cooking, nature, weather, history), and vision. Please send introductory letter, resume and work samples (Web link preferred) to: Art Director Search, The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1121 Main Street, Dublin, NH 03444 or email: employment2012@Yankeepub.com. No phone calls or agency referrals please.

Art Director

ESPN is seeking a multitalented art director to join our design group in Bristol. Candidates should excel as hands-on designers, as managers and at ideation. Their sense of design and typography must be clean, classic and highly developed, with an inherent knowledge of the role it plays in defining a brand. They should have a deep interest in information graphics, illustration, photography--and sports. The art director is expected to manage illustrators and coordinate the work of freelance designers. The ability to conceptualize content and articulate it to co-workers, however, is perhaps the most valuable skill a candidate can possess. Responsibilities for this position include: - Designs pages, sets up templates and assigns illustrations. - Manage and mentor assigned designers and illustrators to ensure designs are sophisticated, forward looking and cutting edge. - Supports a positive effective team atmosphere, sets clear expectations, schedules and direction. - Works closely with editorial staff in communicating various design strategies. - Ensure adherence to established style guidelines for all assigned projects.

Art Director - Print/Digital

We have an immediate opening for an editorial art director with high level design skills to layout financial magazines. The ideal candidates must be highly motivated, ambitious conceptual thinkers with strong typographic skills and a positive attitude. You must be capable of multitasking in a very fast pace environment. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail a must. Responsibilities will include hiring photographers and illustrators, designing covers, designing interior pages, developing maps and charts. The art director must work closely with editorial teams and . Thorough knowledge of print production process for magazines. This is a second posting for Art Director & E-books. with more details.

Art Director

Art Director SagaCity Media's Seattle Office has an immediate opening for an art director to work on a range of award-winning travel-related publications dedicated to exceptional editorial and design. 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 clients, and potentially other publications as well. 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.

Art Director

Art Director SagaCity Media's Seattle Office has an immediate opening for an art director to work on a range of award-winning travel-related publications dedicated to exceptional editorial and design. 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 clients, and potentially other publications as well. 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 publications 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. To Apply: Please send cover letter, résumé, and PDFs or links to relevant samples to jobs@sagacitymedia.com and put "Art Director" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Art Director (Magazines, E-books)

Looking for and editorial art director to layout and design financial magazines and e-books. This is a freelance position with the possibility of changing to permanent. Must be highly motivated person capable of multitasking in a very fast pace environment. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail a must. You will be flowing copy, hiring photo shoots/illustrators, designing covers and working closely with editorial teams. Excellent typographical skills as well as photoshop retouching. MUST have working knowledge of a content management system. Thorough knowledge of print production process for magazines.

Art Director: Book Art Department

Leading publisher of special-interest books and magazines seeks a seasoned design professional to provide design and art direction for illustrated, how-to, homebuilding, woodworking and craft books and related multi-format print and digital products. The successful candidate will manage freelance designers and photographers as well as a small in-house staff. Requires a creative, hands-on individual with a proven track record, strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital content design experience, and effective organization, project management and communication skills. lnDesign and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency and knowledge of book production and manufacturing processes is essential. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Designs or oversees the cover and interior design of all books and related print and digital products. • Works with the editorial, sales and marketing, design and production staff to ensure that each product we publish is appropriate to its market and editorial positioning. • Develops preliminary (pre-proposal) concepts and thumbnails for individual titles, series, or ancillary products when requested by editorial or marketing. • Writes design notes for all titles and projects. • Designs, or manages freelancers to design, covers and interiors of titles on each list. • Approves recommended designers, photographers and illustrators for each project, based on review of sample work, rates and timing. • Works with Photo Editor to select and direct photographers and attend photo shoots to set direction, as necessary. • Works with layout coordinators and production manager to ensure that layouts and illustrations are: following the intention and integrity of each product's design, making sense editorially, and are in service to the reader. • Reviews all cover and interior designs with Creative and Editorial Director, getting input before final presentation is made to Publisher and Trade Sales Director. • Partners with the Book Production Manager to implement and execute book development directives set forth in the book group strategic plan. • Ensures that each product is conceived, photographed, designed and reviewed on schedule. • Works with Creative, Editorial, and Tech to recommend improvements in workflow and test new technology advances. • Tracks costs and manages budget for product development including design, photography and illustration for each title.

Art Director, Rolling Stone

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

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Art Director/Rethinking Schools POSITION SUMMARY Rethinking Schools is seeking a talented art director to take responsibility for the design and layout of Rethinking Schools magazine, including a compelling front cover, interior, and ad placement. Rethinking Schools is published quarterly; each issue involves approximately 5-6 weeks from initiation to print. The art director works closely with the production editor to develop conceptual ideas for the cover and specific articles, and then contracts with freelance illustrators, artists, photographers, and cartoonists to find and/or develop art to complement the articles appearing in the magazine. The art director will see layout through all stages to print, and prepare files for online use. The art director is the primary contact with the printer on technical issues and printing of the journal.

Art Director/ Senior Designer

Punch! is an interactive, 21st-century variety show made exclusively for the iPad, with a seriously fun take on the news and culture at large. We are seeking an Art Director/Senior Designer to work closely with the Creative Director to develop design interaction (mini-apps) for Punch!'s original satirical content. The qualified candidate should have a sophisticated design sense, great attention to detail, ability to conceptualize, assign, and collaborate with large network of illustrators, and most importantly, the desire to explore/push the boundaries of interactive editorial platforms.

Sr. Art Director

Senior Art Director Join the global agency at the forefront of the post-advertising age. We help brands get their Story straight with unique and wonderful narratives. Story Worldwide is looking for a polished editorial designer to serve as Sr. Art Director for a two custom publications in our Seattle office.

Sr. Art Director

ESPN is seeking a multifaceted, multitalented Sr. Art Director to join our Print and Digital design group in Bristol. The art director will work closely with the Digital and Print creative director to help define and develop new visual and typographic directions for ESPN The Magazine as well as a variety of digital initiatives including app and web design. Candidates should excel as hands-on designers, as managers and at ideation. Their sense of design and typography must be clean, classic and highly developed, with an inherent knowledge of the role it plays in defining a brand. They should have a deep interest in information graphics, illustration, photography--and sports. In this position, the art director is expected to be a leader within the department, manage illustrators and coordinate the work of freelance designers. The ability to conceptualize content and articulate it to co-workers, however, is perhaps the most valuable skill a candidate can possess. Essential Functions / Responsibilities • Designs pages, sets up templates and assigns illustrations. • Monitors, mentors and manages designers to ensure their work is forward-looking and cutting edge. • Applies ingenuity, creativity, analytical and organizational skills to identify and to develop the design and look and feel of print and digital products. • Manage and mentor assigned designers and illustrators to ensure designs are sophisticated, forward looking and cutting edge. • Supports a positive effective team atmosphere, sets clear expectations, schedules and direction. • Works closely with editorial staff in communicating various design strategies. • Oversee budgets, meets deadlines and controls creative and design quality. • Ensure adherence to established style guidelines for all assigned projects.

Art Director

Our State magazine, the definitive North Carolina magazine for 80 years with a monthly paid circulation of more than 150,000, seeks an exceptionally talented art director to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong affection for North Carolina and a solid understanding of the state's regional culture. This person will work closely with the editor to design and layout the magazine each month.

SENIOR DESIGNER/ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

Martha Stewart Living magazine is currently seeking a Senior Designer/Associate Art Director to work under the direct guidance of the Design Director. 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. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. They also must be able to handle a number of projects at once, and work well under tight deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Designer/Associate Art Director will design editorial pages, develop story ideas and direct art and photographic content for Martha Stewart Living. Additionally, they will also be responsible for generating concepts and designing layouts for the MSL iPad edition.

DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR

Martha Stewart Living magazine is currently seeking a Deputy Art Director to work under the direct guidance of the Design Director. 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. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. They also must be able to handle a number of projects at once, and work well under tight deadlines. The Deputy Art Director will design editorial pages, develop story ideas and direct art and photographic content for Martha Stewart Living. Additionally, they will also be responsible for generating concepts and designing layouts for the MSL iPad edition. He/She will also provide design guidance to junior members of the team when needed and undertake other art direction assignments at the request of the Design Director.

Art Director of Chicago Magazine

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

Art Director

To lead the editorial design department of the nation's largest monthly city magazine, an award-winning perfect-bound glossy. RESPONSIBILITIES • Work closely with editors to create and oversee the overall look of the magazine, making it vibrant, fresh, and smart for a sophisticated reader • Supervise two staff designers and the staff photo editor; hire and manage art interns and freelancers as needed • Design each month's cover and some feature stories; oversee/approve the design of the rest of the magazine and all the photos, illustrations, and graphics that appear in it • Manage the art and photo department budget • Coordinate with the production and editorial departments to make sure deadlines are met • Make sure the magazine's overall brand, including its website and other digital products, has a consistent visual presentation.

Art Director

Hanley Wood www.hanleywood.com is seeking an Art Director to join our editorial team. This is a rare opportunity for a creative collaborator to join a team of like-minded peers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conceiving and executing designs. Coordinating online design with web producers. Assigning photo shoots and illustrations. Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines. Qualified Candidates should possess the following education, skills and experience: BA in Art, Graphic Design or similar field Minimum 4 years media design experience preferably in both print and digital Ability to present own creative concepts and create original art elements (using photography, illustration, typography, infographics) The ability to shape a project from conception to completion as well as the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously Able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment Working knowledge of web design a must Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-starter Excellent communication, organization and computer skills Strong typographic skills Great attention to detail Excellent time management skills Ability to work with little to no supervision Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, InDesign, other print and digital design tools

WIRED.COM Art Director

Interactive Media & Technology Design  Wired is seeking a Sr. Interactive Designer to join its Interactive Design team in San Francisco. This person will be a part of a multi-disciplinary digital creative team focused on envisioning and designing content experiences for web, tablet and mobile for the Wired brand.  Must be able to: Design simple, elegant and intuitive user experiences Create strong visual languages for sites and mobile applications Develop community-driven experiences that promote high user engagement Promote good information architecture and create strong visual hierarchy designing for dense levels of content Understand and solve for the nuances of content design patterns, functionality and differing use cases Clearly communicate ideas to both a technical and non-technical audience Multitask, working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously

Senior Art Director, Books and Special Projects

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently seeking a Senior Art Director to join the Books and Special Projects Team. Under the guidance of the Design Director, the Senior Art Director will be tasked with coming up with creative design solutions and contributing typographic and design inspiration to books and special projects. We are looking for a creative individual who has experience with editorial design navigation and should have a sophisticated design sense, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

Art Director

Glamour is seeking a super-creative Art Director to join a 7-person team. The Art Director will come up with design solutions for in book pages, campaigns, collateral, events and presentations; manage department designers; organize and art direct photo shoots. Candidate should have amazing typography skills, great ideas, attention to detail and the ability to shape a project from conception to completion.

Art Director, Martha Stewart Weddings

Martha Stewart Weddings magazine is seeking an Art Director to work directly under the Design Director. We are looking for a creative individual who will bring dedication, creativity, and passion to our company. The candidate will generate and develop story ideas, direct art, photography and design editorial pages of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. The qualified candidate should have a sophisticated design sense, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Art Director - Oxmoor House

Experienced Art Director with the ability to conceive, produce and design compelling books, bookazines and other publications for varied and specific brands. Able to assist the Creative Director in the execution of design, photography, illustration and the technical production of all publications. This position is based out of our Birmingham, AL offices.


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Art Director

St. Louis Magazine is seeking an experienced, versatile, and creative Art Director, a senior leadership position within our growing editorial team. The position oversees all art content for St. Louis Magazine and additional materials produced under the SLM brand. DUTIES • Set and maintain the magazine's high standards of design, photography, illustration, and production. • Manage the company's art department. • Design or review/approve the design of all monthly magazine content. • Assign photography and illustrations; edit photographs for publication. • Manage and oversee redesigns, marketing materials, sales proposals, direct mail, website modules, e-newsletters, etc. • Oversee the art department's monthly budget. • Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are firmly set and consistently made. • Maintain positive relationships with talented photographers and illustrators. • Collaborate with the rest of the staff on a daily basis.

Assistant Art Director, Martha Stewart Weddings

Martha Stewart Weddings magazine is currently seeking an Assistant Art Director. Under the guidance of the Design Director, this qualified individual will collaborate with the style and editorial departments to conceptualize and art direct photoshoots, and design layouts for both print and digital versions of the publication. We are looking for a creative individual who will bring dedication, creativity, and passion to our company. The candidate will direct art and photography, design editorial pages of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and subsequent digital versions, and assist other art directors in the department as necessary. He or she should have a sophisticated design sense, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to work seamlessly between mulitiple projects. This individual should excel and look forward to working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Freelance Art Director - Woman's Day

Woman's Day is looking for an experienced designer/art director.

• Design pages for all sections
• Must know InDesign well and have a good handle on Photoshop
• Must be organized
• Must have excellent typographic, design and production skills
• 5+ years of magazine experience
• Abilility to work closely with editors, photo editors and other members of the art team
• Woodwing knowledge a plus
• Potential 2+ month assignment
• Start immediately

Art Director - Budget Travel

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel is looking for an Art Director to design our award-winning, bimonthly magazine. We are a one-person art department (working with two photo editors and a small staff of print editors), so  the successful applicant will need to be versatile and collaborative. The job is primarily devoted to designing the magazine, but there is also occasional work for the marketing and on-line departments, as well as the potential for designing tablet versions of the magazine. The "budget" part of our name runs deeply through our identity: the design budget is itself small, so our art director needs to be creative with resources, as well as with her/his design vision. (You will be designing graphics and maps, as well as the features and covers.) That said, this is a great opportunity for a designer to put her/his mark on a publication and to become a full partner in the creation of a beloved and terrific magazine (if we do say so ourselves).

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 - Health

Health magazine is seeking an excellent graphic designer and visual thinker to become art director at our monthly title. The ideal candidate has 10 years of magazine experience, is a pro at creating pages, commissioning photography and illustration, and supervising younger designers. He/She should have a sophisticated design sense and a great eye for photography, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. Requirements: - Proficiency in CS4: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; Woodwing - 10+ years professional graphic design experience - Hands-on approach to idea generation

Interim Art Director

We are seeking an art director for March and April who has extensive experience with magazine design and has ideas about how to best leverage a print magazine as one part of a content tool kit. Responsibilities include working with our design team on several publication redesign and restructure projects to create visual solutions guided by a client-approved creative brief. We prefer some onsight work but can be flexible about that.

Freelance Editorial Designer

[ 2 one 5 ] Creative, a branding and design firm based in Philadelphia, is seeking a smart, conceptual, and savvy freelance editorial designer with 5+ years of experience in magazine layout and typography to assist with an ongoing project for a nationally recognized publication. You will work on designing editorial pages and building graphic elements to translate article ideas into strong visual communication. Designer must have extensive knowledge of Adobe InDesign, preferably 5.5 with the ability to deliver on quick deadlines. Ideal person must have superior design sensibilities, typographic skills, and a working knowledge of the baseline grid system. Photoshop and Illustrator skills a must as well. Freelance will be expected to work on site at our office as well as off-site on an as-needed basis. Candidates will NOT be considered unless they have magazine layout experience.

Art Director / Department Manager

Ability to work well under deadline pressure. This means managing the potential heavy workflow of the art & production department on a daily basis to ensure quality, accurate and timely output. Acts as chief ad designer. Able to balance quality with speed and volume of work. Mature, level-headed, quality design skills, strong people skills Excellent computer skills specifically as it relates to ad building and design software such as Quark, InDesign CS5, and Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat It is also expected there is a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and has some knowledge of the pagination process. An eye for design along with superior written, verbal and communication skills are necessary for professional communications with staff, vendors and customers. The Art Director is also the key digital ad & graphics builder with knowledge of flash, CS5.5 and related software components for online ad builds and graphics. Works with the company's web producer to provide needed graphic components for websites. Bachelor's degree preferred plus at least 3 years management experience in an art/production department of print and online media including newspapers, magazines, directories etc.

Art Director - Here Media

OUT Magazine, a brand with high art and production values, and a finalist for Photo Portfolio of the Year in the 2010 ASME Awards, is accepting resume and portfolio submissions for an Art Director. 

The Art director is charged with maintaining the high quality design and packaging of the magazine and online sites. The Art Director must make the graphics visually interesting, lively, and relevant to the content within the tone of the current format, and execute and maintain the general design direction, which is set by the editor in chief. Additionally, the Art Director supervises the Associate Art Director and the Production Manager.

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.
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Art Director

Observer Media Group seeks an Art Director with extensive creative experience, strong visual design skills, and a discerning eye for color, style and design. The Art Director will be responsible for multiple magazine products in the luxury space and will also have an advisory role in the design of The New York Observer print newspaper. This position will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

Reporting to the Creative Services Design Director the senior designer conceives, designs and produces branding, sales and marketing materials for Details Magazine and it's advertisers. Serving as a creative lead within the in-house creative services group, the senior designer will offer innovative design solutions for a wide range of projects including: in-book advertorials, micro-sites, viral videos, photo-shoots, sales materials, keynote presentations, banner ads, event graphics, invitations and more. We're looking for a designer who is highly creative, has a refined aesthetic and who is passionately engaged with contemporary culture: fashion, art, design, etc.

Please send resume and a link to an online portfolio to details_freelance@condenast.com

Freelance Art Director, Whole Living Magazine

Whole Living magazine is seeking a Freelance Art Director to work as a part of the team, to participate in the design evolution of FOB sections, and overall design of editorial pages. We are looking for a creative individual who has experience with editorial design navigation and should have a sophisticated design sense, strong grasp of typography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. We will also be creating an tandem iPad version of the issue during the same period and are looking for individuals who have had experience with tablet publishing, and how the printed page gets translated to a digital platform.

Art Director

Looking for a highly motivated person capable of multitasking in a very fast pace environment to join our team. You would be responsible for a weekly newspaper, one monthly newspaper and a monthly magazine. Excellent communication skills a must. Responsible for: -Execute all layouts within the publication. Flow all copy, design features and covers. -Meet with editors to discuss art/design concepts on a per issue basis. -Hire illustrators and photographers. -Color correct photographs. Process files for the printer. -Work within publication art budgets. -Able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Associate Art Director

The Hollywood Reporter, a weekly magazine based in Los Angeles has a position available for an Associate Art Director. Job duties include: designing all types of pages (front of book as well as features), commissioning illustrations, giving color-correction instructions to the pre-press team. Expertise in infographics would be ideal. You will be working closely with creative director and editors to see pages through from idea to completion.

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 Online Supplement Art Director/Designer- Immediate

Details.com has an immediate freelance opening for a combo art director/designer able to take charge of the look for our online supplement to our September issue. The candidate will be responsible for the overall visual look of the issue working in collaboration with DETAILS Design Director and Creative Director.
The candidate should be proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and must possess great attention to detail, as well as a strong sensibility of type and image. This candidate should also be familiar with web conventions for creating content for Details.com.
Job duration until end of August 2011.
Send resume and design samples to Nathalie_Kirsheh@condenast.com

Art Director, San Francisco

As a key member of a three-person creative staff, the Art Director contributes to the overall look of this National Magazine Award-winning title, and is instrumental in designing features and FOB departments, in collaboration with the Design Director. This is a hands-on position involving all aspects of creating one of the nation's most visually sophisticated monthly magazines: conceptualizing and generating design approaches, assigning photography and illustration, directing photo shoots, creating infographics and charts, doing photo research, following layouts through all phases of production, overseeing color correction, and shipping files.

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.
 

Freelance Art Direction

IEEE Spectrum, a leading science and technology magazine, is searching for freelance art directors to periodically work on creating layouts for its print features and online projects. Under the direction of the Senior Art Director, freelance art directors will create compelling designs and provide art direction as needed to illustrators and photographers. Will also require phone interaction with editorial staff as well as art department staff. Work is to be created off-site and at an hourly or project fee.

Art Director, GreenSource magazine

Seasoned editorial Art Director needed for staff position at GreenSource, the award-winning sustainable architecture magazine published by McGraw-Hill Construction. GreenSource has defined the data and debate about sustainability in architectural design and has covered news and issues about sustainability since it's launch three years ago. The magazine has a bimonthly frequency, and has a web and Zinio edition. An affinity for and knowledge of architecture and building is essential. The ability to create information graphics-site plans and sectional diagrams, tables and charts in-house also essential. Experience in and a passion for commissioning illustration, photography, and information graphics a requirement. Great, knowledgeable, passionate editors. Overlap with other architecture publications in this 6-brand group, including the flagship Architectural Record and Engineering News Record. This position will work alongside the magazine group Creative Director, Francesca Messina. This is an opportunity to help shape a vital publication brand.

McGraw-Hill Construction is the publisher of the premiere magazines that serve the architecture and building communities. Our titles include the 120-year old Architectural Record, the 130-year old Engineering News-Record, SNAP, an architectural products tabloid, and GreenSource, as well as ancillary publications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 7 or more years editorial Art Direction experience at consumer of b-to-b brand-name publications. Some experience managing workflow and budgets. Solid experience in commissioning photography and illustration, looking for a great rolodex of contributors. Experience in and the ability to create complex information graphics hands-on. A passion for typography and typographic design chops a big plus. Expert knowledge of K4, InDesign CS3 and above, Illustrator, and Photoshop also essential.

BENEFITS: Health plus full range of benefits

CONTACT: francesca_messina@mcgraw-hill.com
Send me an email with a cover letter, resume, and 3 or 4 samples but no more than 5 MB.
DO NOT CALL.

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:
 
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Associate Art Director-This Old House

This Old House magazine is seeking an Associate Art Director to join our editorial team. The position reports to the Design Director, and is responsible for the design and management of much of the front-of-the-book sections as well as a feature per issue. The qualified candidate should have strong typographic skills, great attention to detail, a familiarity with informational graphics, and the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual excels at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. An interest in home-improvement is a key. Requirements: > Strong foundation in CS4, Illustrator, and Photoshop > 2-3 years professional graphic design experience > Hands-on approach to idea generation > Sophisticated visual sense > Informational graphics skills a plus

Art Director

The Art Director reports to the Design Director and is responsible for designing cover stories, special packages, departments, and occasionally covers. The position requires a strong, organized leader who is comfortable art directing and managing the workflow of the art department. The Art Director collaborates closely with the photo and editorial departments to ensure a consistent visual identity for the magazine and special projects as necessary. This position requires someone who can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, is able to multi-task and meet weekly production deadlines. Responsibilities: - Work closely with creative team to conceptualize, research and plan visuals for the magazine. - Manages and directs art department staff. Responsible for hiring and training of new employees, including freelancers. - Responsible for daily workflow and layout reviews. - Work with photo/edit/production staff to monitor and meet all production and shipping deadlines. - Work with pre-press vendor to review color correction (when Design Director is not available). - Work with production and art departments to ensure quality control on designs.

Art Director-Fresh Home Magazine

JOB SUMMARY: We are actively recruiting for a wildly imaginative art director to join the collaborative team responsible for Fresh Home magazine. Under the direction of the editor in chief and the creative director, the art director will take the lead in developing the visual style of one of the most vibrant magazines on the newsstand. In fact, Folio magazine named us a top 15 launch of 2009. Plus, we're based in Milwaukee, an insanely cool city that you need to see to believe. From conception to completion, the art director ensures that every page reflects our mandate of "easy ideas for hands-on people." While we crave ingenuity, we need you to use your left brain as well: The art director is responsible to deliver all materials to prepress and, ultimately, the printer on time. You should apply if you're fun, funny, smart, talented, experienced and committed to making the best magazine you possibly can. In return, you get to work with a bunch of people who are exactly that. Now for the details... ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Uses Macintosh-based software to design layouts for the magazine. Maintains current knowledge of new versions of software. Participates vigorously in overall planning of the magazine. In conjunction with editors, conceptualizes each issue, from planning the look to choosing fonts and colors for covers and inside pages. Proposes direction, gets approval for that direction, and ensures the design reflects that direction. Works with freelance photographers and inhouse photo studio to set up shoots for covers, features, food, product, and other needed materials. Directs the photo studio's work on cover and interior shoots to match the look and vision established at the editorial planning meetings. Works with the photo studio to select props for photos. Makes vendor recommendations for finding materials to complete special projects. Directs the selection of stock photos and visuals to embellish stories. Scans photos when necessary. Places house and outside advertisements to suit the established roadmap or as specified by the sales team. Ensures that ads augment, not detract from edit pages. Manages the workflow and traffic between departments for each project, communicating regularly with the editor, the photo studio and the prepress department and updating each accordingly. Provides training to new employees and interns as requested. Travels as necessary to direct location shoots. Performs other duties as assigned, such as helping other departments and creating illustrations, house ads, company graphics or other corporate projects.

Art Director for Health magazine

ART DIRECTOR Health magazine is looking for a talented Art Director to join their New York City staff. This position reports to the Creative Director The Art Director must have a strong creative vision, a high level of design sophistication, and strong typography and conceptualization skills. The position requires significant experience in InDesign, as well as a keen eye for color correction. Strong organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must have 5+ years of magazine design experience, managerial experience, and a thorough knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Woodwing or K4.

Designer

We're MSK Partners a design firm in Hunt Valley, Maryland looking for a experienced and talented designer. You'll be a vital member of our team working primarily on publications along with annual reports and collateral. Our client base includes market leaders in higher education, healthcare, non-profit, and bioscience - throughout the Northeast. We offer a creative and casual environment where you'll have ample opportunity to showcase your skills and grow your career. Attention to detail, organization, integrity, and the ability to effectively manage multiple design projects is a must. Ideally you'll bring: 
- Experience in publication design - Strong conceptual ability
- Understanding of design for print and online applications
- Extensive client interaction experience
- Photography and illustration art direction experience 
- An excellent portfolio of client work
. For consideration, please submit your resume and samples. Local applicants only need apply

Senior level Art Director & Designer Needed

Seeking insightful, pro-active contributors for a special development project for Time Inc. October 4-7, and the 12th (that date negotiable) , 2010. Ideally should have some experience with, and appreciation for women's fashion and beauty. Experience level will determine day rate.

Art director

The Hollywood Reporter's new weekly magazine is seeking an Art Director. The position reports to the Creative Director and the position is in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have editorial experience as well as online experience. Ipad experience a plus. Job duties include: designing pages, designing for the website, giving color-correction instructions to the pre-press team, working closely with Creative Director and editors to see pages through from idea to completion. Candidate must have experience with print production and have worked for a professional magazine. Should be proficient in Adobe In Design, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. K4 experience would be a plus. Must be fast, hard-working and capable of juggling multiple projects. Must have a BFA with a major in Graphic Design or the equivalent. Qualified candidates: please forward your cover letter, resume and a link to your work or pdf attachments (no more than 5 MB total) to: Shanti.Marlar@thr.com No phone calls please.

Crakerjack Freelancer Wanted!

People magazine has an immediate opening for a freelance designer to work on both the print and iPad editions of the magazine. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of editorial design experience, strong typography skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines. He/she should also be well-organized, self-motivated, and a strong team player. Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator a must. iPad experience a plus. Please send a resumes and a few sample PDFs (5MB or less) or a link to an online portfolio to David_Schlow@peoplemag.com.