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Photography Director

Washingtonian Magazine is seeking an experienced, organized Photography Director in our Washington DC office. Reporting directly to the Creative Director the Photo Director's responsibilities will include idea collaboration, planning, and executing the magazine and ancillary magazine's photography and photo illustrations. The Photo Director will run the photo department, oversee photo staff, setting up and producing all photo shoots; booking studios, photographers, and stylists; negotiating rates, obtaining stock images, and maintaining the photography budget. The ideal candidate has: Knowledge of standard and digital photography processes and lab developing, studio set-up, and photo equipment and lighting needs Expertise in presenting people, lifestyle, landscape, news, and still life images that convey visual storytelling and have strong emotional content Strong conceptual abilities, creative spirit and the talent to implement photo shoots reflecting the tone and the content of the story Experience working with production and pre-press to ensure color correction and image fidelity 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 photo editors, photographers, designers and editors wanting to collaborate -setting and maintaining high visual standards; and having a lot of fun while doing so The position requires: Minimum 5 years consumer magazine experience Extensive photographer and industry contacts Complete knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop with an outstanding sense of image and color Please send your cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and samples (no larger than 10MB) or a link to your online portfolio to photojobs@washingtonian.com

JUNIOR DESIGNER

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: -designing and managing front and back of book pages, working closely with AD -collaborating with staff and freelance contributors -working with AD to 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 JUNIOR DESIGNER in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

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.

designer

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: -designing compelling well and department features -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 maintaing 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 senior designer in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Contact Email:designjobs@washingtonian.com Contact Name: Jason Lancaster