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SENIOR DESIGNER

Dwell Media is seeking a senior designer who possesses the highest standards for magazine design and demonstrates an unbridled enthusiasm for innovative storytelling solutions. The candidate must demonstrate creative vision, have the ability to generate original concepts, 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 have a design degree in a visual communication field. Understanding how to allure and amuse the audience through effective use of typography and image is paramount. The senior designer assists the evolution of the magazine and overall brand, pushing to keep Dwell in the forefront of an ever-changing marketplace, and will thrive in a multi-disciplined, collaborative team environment that balances hard work and drive with humor and fun. responsibilities • Work closely with the art director and editor-in-chief to conceptualize and plan for design development across all of Dwell Media's platforms, and maintaining cohesion of design language throughout • Work with art director and editor-in-chief to establish overall design themes for each issue, particularly related to the design of features. • Collaborate with the photo and editorial teams on the direction for all assigned stories and clearly communicate ideas as the layout progresses • Mentor junior design staff • Attend and direct photo shoots when necessary • Conceive, provide art-direction, and hire illustrators • Initiate, collaborate, and contribute to the environment of the creative staff in a positive way

Designer

Dwell Media is seeking a designer who possesses the highest standards for magazine design and demonstrates an unbridled enthusiasm for innovative storytelling solutions. The candidate must demonstrate creative vision, the ability to generate original concepts, and possess a high level of design sophistication. The candidate should have an interest in modern design and have a design degree in a visual communication field. Understanding how to allure and amuse the audience through effective use of typography and image is paramount. The designer assists the 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. This is a full-time position to be located in our New York office. -Design all front of the book (FOB) and back of book (BOB) sections -Hire and manage illustrators while adhering to established budgets Collaborate with photo team on image selection for FOB/BOB stories. -Collect digital art for pre-press -Produce and circulate round ones, round twos, and final rounds. -Participate in creative meetings and be able to share ideas and communicate clearly -Assist with photo shoots -Assist with the design of special issues. -Collaborate with design team on programs for marketing -Maintain the map board/design wall (cut and trim layouts for the wall). -Maintain organization of Illustrator inspiration

PHOTO EDITOR

Dwell Media is seeking a photo editor who possesses the highest standards for magazine photography and demonstrates an unbridled enthusiasm for innovative storytelling solutions. The candidate must demonstrate creative vision and possess a high level of design sophistication. The candidate should have an interest in modern design and should understand how to allure and amuse the audience through effective use of photography. The photo editor pushes 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 • Oversee the evolution of the imagery of the magazine. Conceptualize new ways in which photography in the magazine can work and reflect themes • Manage all magazine assignment photography • Art direct and concept photo shoots in collaboration with Art Director • Photo Production: Manage and negotiate individual estimates and shoot production details, including styling, propping, etc. • Gather existing art for some stories in collaboration with Assistant Photo Editor • Edit images for stories and collaborate with design on layouts • Manage art and negotiate contracts and rates for all special issues and extra projects such as Dwell on Design • Create and oversee the photo budget. Keep track of estimates, gather necessary contracts and process invoices. Negotiate with vendors • Create, oversee, and forecast yearly and re-forecast quarterly for the overall art budget • Find photo essays and research new photo talent • Handle website photo requests or projects and work on the various other photo needs for brand extension • Manage photo usage rights issues. Manage signatures and organization of contracts. Help create new photographer and illustrator contracts with legal council • Oversee asset management and tracking of shoots/film/product returns • Review and approval of all photo credit information that appears in magazine • Manage assistant photo editor and photo interns, overseeing their work and ensuring their growth • Demonstrate high efficiency in meeting deadlines, and an ability to multitask. • Create and manage all internal photography tracking systems, such as the photographers database and contracts database. • Be a mentor to the photo team, assisting with negotiations, production questions, homeowner needs, reviewing existing art • Initiate, collaborate, and contribute to all brand platforms as it relates to photography; fulfill all photo needs in working with the various brand teams, managing any rights issues relating to usage; and being a part of the "strategy" team on all brand platforms.

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