May 2017 Archives

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Art Intern

Food Network Magazine (Hearst Corporation) is seeking a graphic design student for an internship in the Art Department. You will assist in the daily workflow of the magazine. Duties will include: updating layouts, minor imaging work and learning editorial design. Candidates should have an interest in magazine publishing, strong working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop. Interest in food a plus. Duration: June-August

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.

Designer

Texas Monthly magazine is currently seeking an enthusiastic, hard working, and highly confident graphic designer to join its creative team. This person will work closely with both art and edit teams to produce a range of editorial and digital content. The designer will work closely with the deputy editor to oversee and design front and back of book sections of the magazine, design a minimum of one feature per issue, assign illustrations, assist photo editor in research, and provide design needs for digital and social platforms, as needed. Successful candidates will possess a high level of design sophistication, a keen eye for photography and illustration, exceptional typography skills, and strong organizational skills.

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. 

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

Junior Designer

Fairchild Media: Editorial Designer Fairchild Media (WWD, Footwear News, Fairchild Live) is hiring an editorial designer for Footwear News--the weekly print magazine that has covered the footwear industry for over 70 years. The editorial designer will be part of a two-person team with the full creative support of a large media company. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of design sophistication, from concept through execution, and a strong eye for photography and superb typography skills. The candidate will assist the Design Director in planning each issue and work closely with editors and department heads to develop original design concepts. We are seeking a strong contributor, minimum 2 years' experience, in magazine editorial design. Qualifications Accomplished designer with strong attention to detail and love of type Strong concept ideation in a creative environment conducive to taking risks and advancing the brand in a competitive space A sophisticated visual sense Experience sourcing photographers and illustrators and art directing photoshoots as well as conceptual illustrations Digital design experience with demonstrable knowledge of UX/UI Excellent communication skills and experience talking through editorial ideas in a lively, collaborative environment Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure handling multiple projects Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Please send a link to an online portfolio or 5 work samples via PDF in order to be considered for the position.

Junior Designer

Fairchild Media: Editorial Designer Fairchild Media (WWD, Footwear News, Fairchild Live) is hiring an editorial designer for Footwear News--the weekly print magazine that has covered the footwear industry for over 70 years. The editorial designer will be part of a two-person team with the full creative support of a large media company. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of design sophistication, from concept through execution, and a strong eye for photography and superb typography skills. The candidate will assist the Design Director in planning each issue and work closely with editors and department heads to develop original design concepts. We are seeking a strong contributor, minimum 2 years' experience, in magazine editorial design. Qualifications Accomplished designer with strong attention to detail and love of type Strong concept ideation in a creative environment conducive to taking risks and advancing the brand in a competitive space A sophisticated visual sense Experience sourcing photographers and illustrators and art directing photoshoots as well as conceptual illustrations Digital design experience with demonstrable knowledge of UX/UI Excellent communication skills and experience talking through editorial ideas in a lively, collaborative environment Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure handling multiple projects Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Please send a link to an online portfolio or 5 work samples via PDF in order to be considered for the position.

Freelance Graphic Designer, Harper's Bazaar, Snapchat

Hearst Digital Media is seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer to join the Creative team working on one of our SNAPCHAT channels. Job Description: This position will report directly in to the Creative Director of HDM. They will work closely with the motion designer and the Editors of the assigned brand to design projects for SNAPCHAT. We're looking for a team player with a "get it done" mindset who is pro-active and collaborative. Responsibilities: - Create wireframes, storyboards, and user flows to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas - Work closely with Editors and motion graphic designer to execute high level designs - Work on projects from concept to postproduction making sure we meet brand standards and timelines - Study the marketplace against competitors and ensure that we are ahead of the curve - Great at creative problem solving and taking initiative - Familiarity with pop culture, fashion, and trends - Drive constant improvement in HDM's quality, capabilities, and creative innovation Requirements: - At least 5 years experience as a digital designer - UX/UI design a plus - Excellent at using typography and type design - Proven record of relevant experience or strong portfolio of sample work is a must - Development team working on multiple development projects with quick turnaround times - Excellent at producing of shareable, digital-friendly content, and mobile - Master of current digital design tools such as Adobe CS - Modern app experience...Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram...or equivalent is a plus - Experience in creating gifs and motion graphics a plus