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Associate Art Director | Print and Digital | Marketing

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Art Director (Jr Position) to execute designs and prototypes for our digital and marketing/promotional properties. The candidate must have a passion for creating multidimensional designs across from print to web platforms, and have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with the team and internal clients to build engaging digital and promotional designs.

People Magazine Art Department Scanner

Low Resolution/FPO scanning for People magazine. (full-time position) Looking for a, experienced person with EXPERT knowledge of Photoshop (cutting of silo's; slight retouching; etc...) who has excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task to join a small three-person team. Along with FPO scanning this position also involves electronic routing and tagging of images in order to maintain our in-house photo database system. Please note that the volume of work is like a production house as we work on many projects simultaneously with the weekly magazine. Occasional weekend work may be necessary in the event of a breaking news story. Knowledge of SCC MediaGrid photo management system a plus, but not necessary

Women's Health Spring Design Aide

Women's Health magazine is currently accepting resumes and portfolio samples for an art and design aide. This PAID opportunity is open to current sophomore-senior undergraduates, graduate students and individuals who are within two years post-graduation. Duties will include assisting the art department and designing layouts for FOB sections of the magazine. A commitment of 3-5 days a week is required, and the job will run from January through April. Must be proficient in InDesign.

Junior Designer

Active Interest Media seeks a junior designer to work in its Home Group, based in Boulder, Colorado. The Designer will assist the senior design team in all phases of the design process, working on everything from department pages to feature stories. This will be for both the print and tablet versions of our magazines, including the newly relaunched Old House Journal. We are looking for someone who is both a conceptual and a visual thinker, able to communicate effectively and package information in compelling ways. S/he should be an independent designer who works well in a team environment. Must possess strong typographic skills and a sophisticated design sense. A serious interest in hand-lettering, illustration, painting, or print making is a plus. Send resume and portfolio (pdf or online link) to mbates@aimmedia.com

Web Producer

Nomad Editions seeks an experienced candidate to freelance for various client projects in a web production capacity, reporting to the design director. Accuracy, efficiency, analytical skills and independent problem solving are vital to being successful in this position. Responsibilities: -Build, test, and deploy custom promotional magazines and email blasts that will display properly on all platforms (mobile, desktop etc.), using completed templates within our CMS. - Build custom web pages and micro-sites on occasion when the CMS alone won't solve the problem. - Deploy email blasts using MailChimp, optimizing for analytics -Work within our content management platform, Readz, which deploys HTML5, responsively-designed "magazines". Qualifications - BA or BS, ideally with emphasis in communications, marketing, advertising, computer science or related field - Proficient technical knowledge in: HTML (hand-coding); CSS (hand-coding); web content management systems - Minimum of 2 years experience in digital media or a combination of digital/traditional media. - A strong understanding of the editorial process. - Experience with video editing a plus; JavaScript, Photoshop, Acrobat, Doubleclick, GoogleAnalytics, Dreamweaver or your preferred HTML editor a must. - Team player that has excellent time management and communication skills. - Self-starter that can multitask, solve problems and take ownership of projects. - Work will be based in our offices in Midtown Manhattan, but may evolve as necessary to allow for significant telecommuting.

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

Craft Editor- Milwaukee

Responsible for the craft content that appears in magazines and books. Primary responsibility is on Country Woman magazine and Taste of Home books. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Creates crafts from start to finish that are appropriate for publication. Produces accompanying instructions. • Writes, rewrites and edits craft instructions submitted by readers or third-party sources for publication. Works with these sources as needed to assure directions are clear. • Works with editors to plan and execute craft content for assigned publications. • Is a key participant in craft photo shoots. • Participates in craft contest judging and assesses merits of different entries. • Is capable of writing in proper voice for assigned projects. Ensures copy is accurate and consistent in quality. • Participates in related digital activities, such as answering reader questions as needed in online forums. • Takes the lead on the creative direction for crafts. Keeps abreast of trends and new ideas in the crafting community. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Strong knowledge, background and interest in crafting. Knowledge and skills in sewing, quilting, knitting, and papercraft are essential. Also must have the ability to tackle a broad range of crafting techniques and mediums, such as painting, crocheting, woodcraft, needlepoint, embroidery and others. • Bachelor's degree, preferably in a communications-related field. • 2-5 years proven writing/editing or instructional skills in a craft-related setting. • Strong knowledge of table décor and general home décor and a demonstrated understanding of the principles of design and color. • Excellent decision-making skills, including ability to select appropriate content for publication. • Attention to detail and ability to write clear and accurate crafting instructions for publication. • Strong computer skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to interact well with internal staff at all levels and external sources. • Ability to organize and plan work to meet deadlines. • An understanding and appreciation of the audience. • Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a talented and fast-moving team.