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Creative Director, Reader's Digest & RD.com


Creative Director, Reader's Digest and RD.com, White Plains, NY 

Trusted Media Brands is seeking a creative leader to direct the visual experience of its flagship brand Reader's Digest across all platforms. Reporting to the Global Chief Content Officer of Reader's Digest, the ideal candidate will have a record of producing digital and print content that is irresistible to users and readers because it is credible, memorable, and makes them feel good. He or she will understand all the ways contemporary readers and users touch, share, and produce content, how to measure that engagement across all platforms, and how to align costs with revenue for differing digital and print business models.

The position requires joint expertise in digital and print because Trusted Media Brands is focused on simultaneously strengthening the loyalty of our print consumers and very rapidly growing our digital audiences. Print design leaders who've picked up strong digital skills and digital design leaders who can draw on high-level past print experience both will be considered for this critical position.


Key Responsibilities

Manage the brand's 7-person cross-platform art and photo team, and partner with the Trusted Media Brands digital and consumer marketing teams, to help ensure the visual and commercial success of our content and products wherever they are found. Key direct reports are the Art Director and Photo Director.

Oversee all digital photography, illustration, and video on RD.com to make it visually as distinctive for web users as Reader's Digest has been for readers since 1922.

Work with the Digital Editorial Director and Photo Director to create a workflow to art 30+ articles a day on-site and across syndication partner sites.

Work with licensing team to drive additional revenue from photography, illustration, and video assets.

Over time, help Reader's Digest build an online eco-system that is many times larger and attracts a fast-growing daily audience.

Take responsibility for the visual quality and consumer response to Reader's Digest, at 3 million-circulation one of the company's most important products.

Oversee the look and feel of its 10 editions a year. Lead issue art meetings, approve assignments and layouts, help create the flow of the book, and manage the issue budget.

Work with the Chief Content Officer and the art team to meet or exceed goals for newsstand sales.

Master the research into what works best for the brand in retail; work with the Art Director and Photo Director to assign cover images; and partner with the consumer marketing team to finalize strong-selling covers.

Freshen the design and architecture of Reader's Digest to inspire subscribers and other buyers to new loyalty. (The magazine underwent a major successful redesign and repositioning in 2014.)

Work with the art staff and the Executive Editor to conceive and propose new design elements, departments, and other changes.

Work with digital product team to apply relevant design changes to the digital portfolio.

Partner with the Trusted Media Brands audience development and product technology teams and UX manager to establish guidelines (both style and technical) for photography, illustration, and other visual digital elements.

Manage a continuous ramp-up of image/illustration production so that RD is producing distinctive digital content at speed, tracking its effectiveness according to specific KPIs, and targeting social, SEO, newsletters, syndication, and other critical distribution channels with different types of images, aligning costs with revenue.

Participate in the RD.com roadmap managed by the Trusted Media Brands digital team. Help test new functionalities, tools, communities, and design elements that can trigger deeper engagement online.

In partnership with the UX manager, introduce or modify typography, color palettes, and iconography to reinforce brand guidelines.

Champion and initiate the imaginative repurposing of high-performing, high-quality RD.com content into Reader's Digest print content downstream, according to the brand's innovative digital-first publishing model.

Manage the design of Reader's Digest-branded books and special interest publications that are regularly sourced from digital content.

Work with editorial leaders at Taste of Home, Family Handyman, and other company brands to repurpose and recirculate sharable content across the network in both digital and print and otherwise take advantage of TMB's wider assets.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has: 

Director-level experience in either print or digital design, and ideally in both 10+ years experience in consumer-facing design 

The ability to identify aspects of the position where you lack needed expertise, and to quickly master them 

Examples of outstanding design achievement on multiple platforms, including magazine print

Exemplary eye for photography, use of typography, and creativity in layout A proven record of creating consumer covers that succeed on the newsstand 

A passion for interactive design as an experience, not just a graphical presentation 

A working knowledge of current digital design aesthetics and expertise in Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest 

Comfort with website KPIs, A/B testing, and data-driven decision-making Fluent with responsive, multi-platform design on all screens. 

A firm understanding of HTML and Word Press. 

Ability to communicate with developers and technology managers in their language. 

Strong executive, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills 

Strong content instincts and the ability to communicate them 

Experience overseeing effective systems of content creation 

A gift for recruiting, managing, and inspiring a visual team 

A passion for connecting with a general-interest audience, and helping users connect with each other to make their lives better

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The Creative Director will work in a fast paced busy environment that requires dedication, thorough attention to detail and a keen sense of responsibility and will lead all of The FADER's creative needs. The Creative Director will work with and report to The FADER's Editor In Chief and Publisher. The ideal candidate has ample editorial experience as well as digital/web/general design knowledge and skills.

Creative Director - Teachers College, Columbia University

The Director of Marketing/Communications Design & Production, serving as the Creative Director for Teachers College, Columbia University, is a full-time position in the Office of External Affairs, within the department of Development & External Affairs (DEA). The position reports to the Associate Vice President- External Affairs. The ideal candidate sets the stylistic and artistic direction of communications and marketing materials for all of DEA and serves as a resource for the rest of the College. Primary responsibility is the design/production of Teachers College's core publications as well as execution of high priority design/production assignments from DEA leadership, both print and online. The incumbent will identify and supervise vendors and freelancers, manage the art/design/production budget, and negotiate cost efficiencies.

Creative Director

AFAR is seeking an experienced, energetic creative director to lead the visual design of our travel media brand. The ideal candidate should possess 8+ years of print magazine experience, strong typographic expertise, a keen eye for photography and illustration, and a sophisticated and innovative design sensibility. Digital design experience is essential. The creative director manages a small creative team and works with editors to craft the look of AFAR magazine through photos, illustrations, and design. He/she designs features, departments, and covers. He/she is the visual steward for the overall brand, which includes AFAR.com, the AFAR mobile app, the non-profit AFAR Foundation, and the immersive travel series AFAR Experiences.

Creative Director

Creative Director, Foreign Policy Foreign Policy, an award winning, fast growing online and print magazine that is part of the Washington Post Company, is seeking an energetic design leader to guide our world-class visual report. The creative director leads a small visual team and works with editors to craft the overall design, photo and illustration efforts of Foreign Policy both in print and on digital platforms. FP's audience averages more than 4 million unique visitors a month through its website, ForeignPolicy.com. The 44-year-old print magazine publishes seven print issues annually and has been recognized with multiple National Magazine Awards for both print and digital excellence. The creative director is a hands-on role, focused on visual storytelling, not management and bureaucracy. Key requirements: - Crafting sophisticated, engaging magazine design -- from compelling covers to content-rich, multi-layered inside packages. - Assigning and directing freelance photographers and illustrators. - Collaborating with senior editors to produce the print magazine and key digital visual initiatives. - Working with the deputy art director to produce visual elements daily for ForeignPolicy.com The ability to produce print and digital informational graphics is a big plus, as is an interest in international affairs and current events. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is essential. Knowledge of HTML, CSS and tablet design software would be a bonus. This is senior leadership position requiring at least five years of experience at a major magazine, newspaper and/or digital site. The Washington Post Company offers a suite of benefits, including medical/dental insurance and a 401K savings plan. TO APPLY Please mail or e-mail résumé, cover letter and a selection of relevant design samples to: Benjamin Pauker Managing Editor Foreign Policy 11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC. 20036 Benjamin.Pauker@foreignpolicy.com If e-mailing samples, please contain them in a reasonably sized PDF or ZIP file, or provide a URL. Mailed design samples cannot be returned.

Director of Marketing/Communications Design & Production

The Director of Marketing/Communications Design & Production is a full-time position in the Office of External Affairs, within the department of Development & External Affairs (DEA). The position reports to the Associate Vice President- External Affairs. The ideal candidate sets the stylistic and artistic direction of communications and marketing materials for all of DEA and serves as a resource for the rest of the College. Primary responsibility is the design/production of Teachers College's core publications as well as execution of high priority design/production assignments from DEA leadership, both print and online. The incumbent will identify and supervise vendors and freelancers, manage the art/design/production budget, and negotiate cost efficiencies.

Creative Director, Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy, an award winning, fast growing online and print magazine that is part of the Washington Post Company, is seeking an energetic design leader to guide our world-class visual report. The creative director leads a small visual team and works with editors to craft the overall design, photo and illustration efforts of Foreign Policy both in print and on digital platforms. FP's audience averages more than 4 million unique visitors a month through its website, ForeignPolicy.com. The 42-year-old print magazine publishes seven print issues annually and has been recognized with multiple National Magazine Awards for both print and digital excellence. The creative director is a hands-on role, focused on visual storytelling, not management and bureaucracy. Key requirements: - Crafting sophisticated, engaging magazine design -- from compelling covers to content-rich, multi-layered inside packages. - Assigning and directing freelance photographers and illustrators. - Collaborating with senior editors to produce the print magazine and key digital visual initiatives. - Working with the deputy art director to produce visual elements daily for ForeignPolicy.com The ability to produce print and digital informational graphics is a big plus, as is an interest in international affairs and current events. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is essential. Knowledge of HTML, CSS and tablet design software would be a bonus. This is senior leadership position requiring at least five years of experience at a major magazine, newspaper and/or digital site.

Creative Director, Cooking Light- Birmingham, AL

Cooking Light is looking for a food-passionate, dynamic graphic designer and team leader to be Creative Director in our Birmingham, Alabama office. Food is hot, healthy is hot--and Cooking Light is hot: Having just celebrated our 25th anniversary year, we've seen nominations and awards for our design, features, app, website and books in the past two years. The successful candidate will have deep experience in managing food photography--which takes place in both Birmingham and New York--and have a vision for stylishly expressing the joys of food and cooking in typography, layouts, edit packages, etc. The Creative Director will also work on tablet, licensed food packaging, special editions, books and events. This is a huge opportunity for a creative director who wants to lead a powerful national title and brand to new heights in the emerging media landscape. We're looking for a candidate with deep experience and great references.

Creative Director / Designer

The creative director will help shape the look of the daily fashion blog. Responsibilities will include working with the photo and fashion editors to create market features and crafting visual conceits and signposting for fashion news, pop culture, and relationships features. 5-7 years at a major fashion publication or e-commerce site and strong online experience preferred. Must be extremely proficient with sillo-ing still-life photography and be willing to experiment with non-traditional layouts.

Creative Director, Ebony

Duties include conceptualizing and designing all aspects of Ebony magazine from the cover to the back of book. Commissioning and art directing illustrations, photo-illustrations and infographics for the FOB and Feature Well. Edit and conceptualize photography for the Cover, FOB and Feature Well. Approve layouts and work with the Production Department to insure quality of the final product. Lead the Art team, Collaborate with the entire editorial staff and help manage workflow in order to meet production deadlines.

Ideal candidate should have at least 7 years experience in consumer magazine design. Mastery of InDesign, knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator. A strong sense of typography, ability to multitask and attention to detail. Knowledge of illustration and photography.

Director of Marketing/Communications Design & Production

Job Summary/Basic Function: The Director of Marketing/Communications Design & Production is a full-time position in the Office of External Affairs, within the department of Development & External Affairs (DEA). The position reports to the Director of External Affairs. The ideal candidate sets the stylistic and artistic direction of communications and marketing materials for all of DEA and serves as a resource for the rest of the College. Primary responsibility is the design/production of Teachers College's core publications as well as execution of high priority design/production assignments from DEA leadership, both print and online. The incumbent will identify and supervise vendors and freelancers, manage the art/design/production budget, and negotiate cost efficiencies. Minimum Qualifications: -Proven skills and track record in graphic design, reflecting mastery of design programs and current technologies -Good project management and time management skills - must be organized, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines -Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to meet with senior staff, present ideas, and participate in a team environment. -Demonstrated budget management skills Preferred Qualifications: -Minimum of five years' experience working as a graphic designer or art director for a publication or a publications/marketing department university, college or corporation. -Some agency experience preferred, but not required. -Bachelor's degree or degree from school of art & design.

Creative Director, Ziff Davis, Inc.

Ziff Davis has two positions open, one for a Creative Director and another for a Digital Designer. Both get the opportunity to work with us at Joe Zeff Design on the new iPad edition of PC Magazine, built with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. Ziff + Zeff, what could be better! :-)

Creative Director, EatingWell

The Creative Director will define the look and feel of the brand through EatingWell Magazine, EatingWell.com, EatingWell books and custom publications. The Creative Director must be a visionary thinker who can help translate EatingWell's focus on food, health and "origins" into compelling print and digital formats. Must be able to create compelling visuals that inspire readers to cook the recipes in the issue and inspire them to live "the EatingWell" life. Must have a clear and clean typography to navigate science-based nutrition articles and engaging graphics that differentiate this magazine and brand from all others.The ideal candidate will be nimble, able to work on multiple projects at once and prepared to work collaboratively with a small, passionate and fast-paced team. The Creative Director will manage freelancers while meeting deadlines and managing budgets. This role will report to and work closely with the editorial director, the deputy food editor and others. Essential Job Functions 30% - Design typography and layouts for EatingWell Magazine 30% Hiiring photographers, stylists and illustrators . Directing photo, shoots , styling and props; illustrations 25% - Manage design and production of custom publishing and licensing projects and digital products, working with freelancers . Oversee all design and brand imagery across all platforms 10% - Participate in planning and creation of story concepts, brand initiatives. 5% - Manage budget for all art-related costs This job is in the Shelburne, VT office.

Creative Director, Southern Living Magazine

We're looking for an accomplished Creative Director to lead the art and photo teams at Southern Living, one of the country's most iconic and beloved brands. You don't have to be a son or daughter of the South, but you must have a sincere affinity for our distinct culture and devoted mass audience of nearly 16 million. In addition to the usual requirements--an unforgettable portfolio, a mastery of the latest design programs, and extensive experience directing photo shoots at far-flung locations--it's essential that you've run a large department and can juggle the fast-paced demands of a monthly title that publishes numerous regional variations. On any given day, you might be shooting a cover, designing feature layouts, developing ideas for new columns, reviewing chapters for one of our dozen or so annual books, advising on collateral material for licensees, and managing the myriad of creative types who work here at our headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It helps to have a passion for one or all of our core topics (decorating, gardening, cooking, and traveling), but most of all we want to see how your love of graphic design will translate into our pages as we look forward to a new decade of growth and influence at the heart of Southern life.