05.14.15
posted by Stephanie Matthews
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.