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AARP Publications Intern

AARP Media, in Washington D.C., is currently seeking an art department intern for Summer 2014. Candidates must be senior level undergrad or grad students with print design skills enrolled in a fine arts or communications design program. Interest in typography, conceptual imaging skills and ipad design are a must. Candidates will work directly with the art directors in the design and production of pages to run in the magazine as well as help sending out award submissions. The intern will also be working with the magazines photo editors to provide administrative support, learn effective techniques for researching high-quality imagery and gain experience in how photography assignments are directed. Other duties will include maintaining the editorial wall and participating in art meetings. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MAC, Creative Suite (especially Indesign and Photoshop) and some knowledge of DPS. S/He should be enthusiastic and have the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines. We are looking for someone that is proactive and takes initiative on problem-solving issues. The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator and team player. Schedule is flexible, but candidates should be able to devote at least 32-40 hours per week. This is not a paid internship. Interns will be given a daily travel stipend.

Summer Art/Design Intern

SCENE Magazine is seeking an enthusiastic graphic design student for a summer internship in the Art Department. The intern will assist in the daily workflow of the magazine. Duties will include: updating layouts, assisting on photo shoots, minor imaging work, and some design. Candidates should have an interest in magazine publishing, strong working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop. Interest in New York society a plus. issuu.com/scenemagny scenemag.com

Us Weekly Senior Art Director

Us Weekly magazine, the leader in celebrity and entertainment news, seeks a Senior Art Director with exceptional design talent for work on the print edition. The ideal candidate will have experience designing features and packages, will possess the technical facility to produce a wide range of design elements in a variety of styles, and will have a thorough knowledge of celebrity culture. Qualifications: Candidate must have 5 years of experience at a magazine publishing company and be a highly creative conceptual thinker. Must have an excellent eye for color and typography and a portfolio that exhibits a fresh, contemporary design sensibility and meticulous attention to detail. Must be completely fluent in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience with K4 or similar content management systems a plus. EOE M/F

Art/Design Intern Food Network Magazine

Food Network Magaine (Hearst Corporation) is seeking an enthusiastic graphic design student for a summer internship in the Art Department. The intern will assist in the daily workflow of the magazine. Duties will include: updating layouts, minor imaging work, and some design. Candidates should have an interest in magazine publishing, strong working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop. Interest in food a plus.

Food Network Magazine Summer 2014 Photo Internship

Food Network Magazine is seeking a summer 2014 intern to assist the photography department.

Assocate Art Director

South is seeking a highly motivated person capable of multitasking in a fast pace environment to join our creative team. The Designer will assist the Creative Director on editorial, advertising and marketing design in both print and digital formats. A love for the publishing industry is a must. We are a small but effective team located in the heart of downtown in the hostess city of the South, Savannah, Georgia. Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner. This is a great opportunity for a junior designer to take on big responsibilities in a eclectic and artistic city. Digital experience is a big plus in this position.

ART DIRECTOR - SagaCity Media

SagaCity Media has an immediate opening in its Seattle office for an art director to work on a range of award-winning travel-related magazines dedicated to exceptional editorial and design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Art Director will set and maintain standards for all art content--design, photography, illustration and layout--for a number of SagaCity's regional tourism publications, including--but not limited to--Visit Seattle, Travel Tacoma, and Visit Bellevue magazines. Duties include setting a creative vision for publications; assigning, producing or sourcing photography and illustration; designing magazine pages; and developing maps, charts and other information graphics. The candidate must have the ability to conceive and execute original designs, a keen eye for photography, exceptional typography skills and fastidious attention to detail. The art director must be able to work with external clients, manage workflow with firm deadlines, and work in daily collaboration with internal editorial and production teams.

EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience art directing or designing for travel, national, or regional consumer magazines and demonstrable experience managing budgets, directing photo shoots and creating magazine templates. The ideal candidate will be zealous about producing compelling and innovative editorial design that showcases the hidden and not-so-hidden charms of the Pacific Northwest.

SKILLS

Education and technical background must include expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, extensive knowledge and stylish use of type, photography, and illustration. Best candidates will have a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field and bring outstanding conceptual and organizational skills to a fast-paced workplace.

ABOUT US

SagaCity Media Inc., is a growing and award-winning multimedia company with magazines constituting its core business. In addition to custom publications such as The Washington State Visitors' Guide, Travel Portland, the Bellevue Visitor Guide, and our proprietary titles--which includeSeattle Met, Portland Monthly, Houstonia and more--we maintain a thriving digital media business. Check out some of our recent publications for Visit Seattle, the Washington State Visitor's Guide, and Visit Bellevue.

APPLY

Please send cover letter, résumé, and PDFs or links to relevant samples to jobs at sagacitymedia.com and put "Art Director" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.