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Graphic Designer, San Diego Zoo Global

The Graphic Designer creates communications and fund-raising collateral for the San Diego Zoo's Development/Membership Department. Designing printed materials, Web and electronic media projects, fund-raising graphics, signage, advertising, and other collateral are essential functions of the job. Applicants must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suites and Mac design programs, hand illustration, and project management. Knowledge of typography, color and other print processes, and layout/production is necessary. A degree in the graphic design field or equivalent specialized training and a minimum of 4 years of work experience in graphic design and illustration are essential. Selected candidate must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment. Final candidates must be able to provide a portfolio of their work.

Spring 2017 Art Intern

Looking for a SPRING 2017 Art Intern, starting April 3, 2017 through June 2, 2017. Assist Design Director and Art Directors in our busy art department to develop our award winning monthly city magazine. Layout design, photo research, typeface research, illustration research, idea conceptualization, photo retouching, photo shoots, department organization, etc. are examples of daily tasks. Intern will also attend staff meetings. This is an unpaid internship but can receive school credit if needed. Free parking.

Senior Designer, Variety

Variety seeks a passionate and talented full-time Senior Designer to collaborate with the creative team on its weekly magazine. The position must hit the ground running, ready to work primarily on designing front and back of book sections, features, assign illustration and collaborate with editors. We seek energy and intelligence in the candidate's work, which is key to our book and lends itself well to our editorial team's in-depth news and analytical approach. Attention to detail and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required. Qualifications: • Works well both independently and collaboratively • A positive attitude and a strong work ethic • Develop original design concepts and deliver polished visual designs • Highly organized and able to prioritize • At least 2 years of experience in consumer publishing • Able to thrive in a fast-paced and highly creative environment • Agility in collaborating closely with art, photo and editorial staffs Job Responsibilities: • Designing front and back of the book pages • Designing features • Assigning illustration • Working with editors on content generation • Continued evolution of design and brand

Designer/Illustrator

Help lead the digital transformation of one of Seattle's most iconic media brands, driving key initiatives to optimize print while accelerating digital growth. The Seattle Times has an opening for a creative, energetic designer with illustration skills to join our visual team. We cover news and events that impact the people who live, work and care about Seattle and the surrounding region. In addition to providing excellent journalism, our team designs and maintains all platforms that publish it, from our daily paper to seattletimes.com. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on deadline in a fast-paced environment. The designer will be responsible for designing daily pages and interactive projects as well as creating illustrations. The designer should be a self-starter who is able to think creatively and provide visual solutions to enhance our storytelling. What will you do? • Produce effective designs and illustrations (static and/or interactive) for daily and project use within the established style guidelines for various coverage areas on multiple platforms. • Must have an emphasis on: appropriateness of style, execution, clarity of visual storytelling, impact, concept, accuracy and a commitment to proofreading and editing all design work. • Take a multi-platform approach to design and storytelling and participate in the associated prototyping, storyboarding and planning endeavors. What will it take to be successful? • Knowledge of graphics and illustration tools such as Adobe CC Suite and experience with responsive web design techniques. • Demonstrated ability to take concepts and translate into visual storytelling images or interactive web pieces. • Experience with current web standards, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and relevant code libraries. • Established illustration styles • Ability to capture concepts in surprising and delightful ways • Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong attention to detail. • Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. Requirements • Knowledge of graphics and illustration tools such as Adobe Suite (Creative Cloud or older CS versions) • Experience with responsive web design techniques. • Demonstrated ability to take concepts and translate into visual storytelling images or interactive web pieces. • Experience with current web standards, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and relevant code libraries. • Established illustration styles • Ability to capture concepts in surprising and delightful ways • Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Experience/ familiarity with pagination systems and WordPress preferred

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR / Los Angeles Magazine

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Los Angeles Magazine Los Angeles Magazine is looking for a creative, experienced, highly motivated Senior Art Director to join our design team and handle a broad range of design duties in the conception, design, and execution of a monthly city magazine. The ideal candidate for this full-time position will demonstrate strong typography skills, experience in photo direction and the ability to work closely with editorial staff, freelance photographers and illustrators. A creative approach to design and the ability to juggle and meet multiple deadlines is a must. Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree with 5-10 years experience in the magazine publishing industry.

Los Angeles Magazine // Assistant AD

Los Angeles Magazine is looking for a creative, experienced, highly motivated Assistant Art Director to join our design team and handle a broad range of design duties in the conception, design, and execution of a monthly city magazine. The ideal candidate for this full-time position will demonstrate strong typography skills, experience in photo direction and the ability to work closely with editorial staff, freelance photographers and illustrators. A fresh, creative approach to design and the ability to juggle and meet multiple deadlines is a must.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Presentation Designer

• Design and format visual storytelling research report • Create infographics to succinctly communicate variety of information The visual designer will work in a team responsible for creating design deliverables studies: create diagram, illustration and visualization of complex information spaces for design deliverables. The designer will also be involved in designing marketing material and web graphics as well.

Art Director

We are in search of an art director with at least eight years experience in consumer magazine design to work across both print and online. The art director at Pacific Standard plays a critical role in the success and branding of our editorial products. She or he is responsible for setting the brand's overall visual style, designing all magazine pages, establishing design and production standards, and ensuring the final product is produced at the highest possible quality--on schedule and on budget. The art director is also responsible for all production work for our digital editions, and will work closely with the growing PSmag.com team to enhance features and other online stories with high-quality imagery and/or additional art and multimedia elements. We are looking for a multi-talented person who can strengthen the publication's mission to put social and behavioral science research (with a heavy focus on economics, the environment, education, and social justice) in lively conversation with the news and the national debate. The right candidate should be able to efficiently run a one-person art and production department. This includes working closely with the editor-in-chief and the digital director to establish and continually improve the overall look, feel, readability, and branding of the magazine and website, and overseeing all production elements of Pacific Standard. She or he should participate in industry-standard social media to increase exposure to Pacific Standard and PSmag.com art and editorial. This full-time position, with benefits, is located in Santa Barbara, California; no telecommuting.

Designer

Variety seeks a passionate and talented full-time Designer to collaborate with the creative team on its redesigned and re-imagined weekly magazine. Despite being a 109-year-old brand, Variety's weekly is a magazine very much in a phase of high potential and evolution. The position must hit the ground running, ready to work primarily on designing front and back of book sections, features, assign illustration and collaborate with editors. We seek energy and intelligence in the candidate's work, which is key to our book and lends itself well to our editorial team's in-depth news and analytical approach. Attention to detail and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required. Qualifications: · Works well both independently and collaboratively · A positive attitude and a strong work ethic · Develop original design concepts and deliver polished visual designs · Highly organized and able to prioritize · At least 2 years of experience in consumer publishing · Able to thrive in a fast-paced and highly creative environment · Agility in collaborating closely with art, photo and editorial staffs Job Responsibilities: · Designing front and back of the book pages · Designing features · Assigning illustration · Working with editors on content generation · Continued evolution of design and brand

Photo Editor

San Francisco magazine is looking for a highly fun, creative, intelligent, and resourceful photo editor to join our lean, mean art team. Are you a magazine junkie who looks at that naked photo of Jeff Koons in Vanity Fair, or that New York magazine cover of the wailing baby, or our very own Oakland-inspired homage to Georges Seurat's "Sunday on the Island of La Grande Jatte," and thinks, "Oh my God, yes!!"? Then you should be working at San Francisco, alongside our veteran staff of visual provocateurs and editorial troublemakers. You will be responsible for directing, producing, and procuring all images in the magazine including front-of-book sections, features, and covers. You'll develop concepts with the editorial and art team; assign projects to both local and regional photographers; and produce and direct a boatload of photo shoots (sometimes upward of 20 per issue). You'll procure styling props; ensure on-time delivery of all image files to our pre-press team; oversee color correction and pre-press process; manage payment and contracts for all contributing photographers; compile a budget for the art department; and manage a comp list for contributing photographers. But aside from all of that, you'll also be a source of inspiration and a generator of ideas for everything the magazine puts on the page. If you love the art of photography, the craft of magazine making, and the joy of working alongside people as scrappy and smart as you are, then you should apply.

Designer - Digital Media

As a member of the Digital Media design team within the Disney | ABC Television Group, this person will execute design solutions for digital video products across ABC, ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior brands. This person will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Brand and IT teams in creating the next generation of compelling digital product concepts, designs and user experiences. Mobile and responsive design skills are optional but a plus. The Designer is a hands-on, design position that will see the process through from ideation to launch. This person will work with Sr. Designers and Associate Designers to create high-fidelity visual designs of a product concept and production graphics of the product user interface. This person will be an advocate for the user and know how to balance business priorities with usability needs. - Expert knowledge of the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with high understanding of what can be achieved with HTML of CSS - Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years' experience designing high-profile, complex experiences for the web - Talented, hands-on visual designer with the ability to create high-fidelity visual designs of a product concept and production ready graphics - Understanding of user-centered design principles, UI best practices and interaction design research - Self-motivated, problem solver with ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously - Must be both Mac and PC literate - Experience with mobile first and responsive design - Experience within an Agile delivery team to iteratively plan and develop products - Familiarity with the Disney | ABC brands and content - Ability to code HTML and CSS in order to prototype - Experience working on web or app based video platforms - Bachelor's degree or higher in Fine Arts or Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience A web based portfolio link is required with application. The Walt Disney Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=2045344-3110-9480

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Associate Art Director, Western Living & Vancouver Magazine

Position Summary Reporting to the Art Director, the Associate Art Director is critically involved in the creation and implementation of the magazine's visual "language," look and identity. He/she participates in all creative planning and implementation, as well as helping with conceptualization, layout and design for all sections of the book. Responsibilities • Participating in all planning, strategy, post-op and brainstorming meetings • Generating art, photography and illustration concepts that will create compelling, engaging stories while at the same time reinforcing the magazine's mandate, philosophy and profile • Design feature and upfront editorial layouts for Western Living, Vancouver magazine and our Special Interest Publications for approval by the Art Director and Editor in Chief • Act as art director for Special Interest Publications • Work with the editorial department to make modifications to designed pages as needed • Schedule and assign work to freelance illustrators and photographers • Attend previews for photo shoots and finalize details with photographers • Art direct photo shoots and problem solve as needed • Oversee the production of editorial pages and proof digital images to ensure colour and retouching accuracy • Send and receive digital files and communicate with production when required • Modify and approve final pages • Work with promotional department to oversee the design in-house ads, promotional requests and other art related projects • Oversee image content for e-newsletters of both magazines. • Train and direct interns and freelancers in the art department systems and administration • Conduct photo research as required

Freelance Magazine Designer Wanted (Remote)

We are looking for a freelance magazine designer for our monthly publication, Editor & Publisher Magazine E&P is a B2B publication and is published 12X a year.The average page count is between 68 and 76 pages. Most of the columns and departments are templates, although the features and covers need conceptual design (pages are set up in InDesign). Link to our Nov. 2013 digital edition: http://read.uberflip.com/i/205203/

Flaunt Magazine Design Internship

Flaunt's art department is looking for a self-motivated, passionate design intern to start immediately. Responsibilities include supporting the art department in the following areas: -Optimizing files for web content on Flaunt.com -Photo editing for flaunt.com -Curating content for social media outlets including Tumblr and Instagram -Event preparation (moving boxes, loading materials, picking up necessary equipment, etc) -Research -Running errands -Pitching ideas for design strategies and creative concepts -Proofing final copies of layouts for print -Designing invitations, event materials, newsletters, mockups for advertising clients, and other in-house materials as needed. -Exceptionally gifted interns who demonstrate a strong work ethic and a good grasp of Flaunt's visual language may have the opportunity to design magazine content. Ideal candidate should: -Have an academic focus in graphic design -Be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and have experience with WordPress and CSS. -Have exceptional composition and typographic skills, and a fundamental understanding of graphic design. -Be highly motivated, eager to learn as well as contribute -Have sharp attention to detail -Be capable of working well in a fast-paced and environment -Be capable of following creative direction yet is self-driven and works quickly under pressure

Deputy Art Director, Sunset

Sunset magazine is seeking an excellent graphic designer and visual thinker to become deputy art director at our monthly title. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of magazine experience, with a strong grasp of typography, is a pro at creating pages, and commissioning photography, illustration and infographics. He/She should have a sophisticated design sense and a great eye for photography, great attention to detail, and possess the ability to shape a project from conception to completion. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. Requirements: - Proficiency in CS4: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; Woodwing - 5+ years professional graphic design experience - Juggle multiple projects - Work well with editors - Passion for Sunset's content - Experience with travel, food, home and garden a plus

Designer - U-T San Diego

U-T San Diego is seeking an up-and-coming designer with 2-3 years of experience. You should be comfortable with both news and features design and relish an opportunity to grow and take your work to the next level. The ideal candidate should be proactive, have good interpersonal skills and be comfortable collaborating with other departments and developing concepts in small, intense group brainstorms. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment that demands adaptability and flexibility.

Senior Designer

Can you visualize and transform creative concepts into compelling designs that inspire and persuade? If your answer is yes, UCLA Marketing and Special Events might be just the place for you as a Senior Designer on its team. The UCLA Marketing and Special Events team is a campus leader in creating revenue-producing marketing programs for campus-wide initiatives, such as admissions and fundraising. These marketing programs, which target key internal and external stakeholders, help support UCLA's ability to attract the best students and faculty and to garner private resources. Your client base will include the entirety of External Affairs (Development, Alumni Relations, Government and Community Relations, and Advancement Services) as well as academic and administrative units that include undergraduate and graduate education and the Chancellor's Office. If you are an experienced self-starter who relishes the design process from beginning to end -- from concept to finished product -- click the application link to find out more about a great opportunity to showcase your unique vision and talent while you contribute to one of the world's greatest public universities, the University of California, Los Angeles.  Click here to apply.

Design Intern

FLAUNT Magazine is seeking a graphic design student for a non-paid, college-credit internship in its Los Angeles-based Art Department. The intern will assist in the daily workflow of the magazine. Duties will include: updating layouts, maintaining pagination wall, minor imaging work, and some design. Candidates should have a strong interest in magazine publishing, good working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. A commitment of 2 days a week is required, from 9 am to 6 pm (flexible).

Infographics Designer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Infographics Designer works in the Creative Studio to create engaging visuals that transform scientific data and research into design for exhibits, print and screen. This is an opportunity for a talented and conceptual designer to join an in-house design department of a forward-looking San Francisco institution. 

Visiting Assistant Professor, Visual Journalism

The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks a talented and curious multi-disciplinary design evangelist, a proven professional with a burning desire to teach. Someone who'll open the eyes of our students across the curriculum to the possibilities and responsibilities of great design. Both in theory and hands-on experiences. Someone who teaches from the heart, inspires a culture of aesthetics, who can nurture critical thinkers adept in the application of essential design skills and principles. Professional experience should include a design background in a variety of media, including online. We also will look for demonstrated ability to teach, either through recognition for mentoring or formal teaching. The position is for a one or (optionally) two-year appointment. A search is anticipated the following year (F-2013) for a tenure-track position to begin F-2014, and the candidate selected to fill the initial position will be invited to apply. The Reynolds School of Journalism is located in northern Nevada on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, within sight of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our campus is a 45-minute drive from Lake Tahoe and four hours from San Francisco and the Napa-Sonoma wine country. To learn more about us, why we think northern Nevada is a beautiful place to live and why the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism is an intellectually exciting place to work, visit journalism.unr.edu and www.unr.edu.

Design/Editing Internship

Variety, the premier entertainment resource, is seeking a Design/Editing Intern to join their Editorial Art department in the Los Angeles office. We are looking for journalism majors with a strong interest in the production side of print publications. Responsibilities include photo research, photo editing, page building and monitoring, chart creation, digital asset management and reporting. This internship pays $10.00 per hour and is based out of Variety's office in Los Angeles, CA.