Art Director, Digital Editorial

• Job Description:
  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
• Position: Art Director
• Area of Focus: Online
• City: New York City
• Region: NYC tri-state
• Duration: Full-time
• About Our Company: Hearst Digital Media is a company of entrepreneurial problem solvers obsessed with connecting people: to ideas, to stories, to each other, to things that help them lead more fulfilling lives. We’re building a modern digital media platform designed from the ground up to empower storytelling – stories that power a portfolio of new products that you’ll launch. Our team is smart, diverse and growing. You’ll be joining a group who love learning from and sparring with each other. We’re creating an amazing place to work. Take the journey with us!
• How to Apply: Please apply via: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=o8Ml1fw0&s=SPD