March 2010 Archives

Volunteer Intern/Designer

Utne Independent Press Award-winning non-profit magazine is looking to move forward after five years with improved design to compliment already respected edgy editorial. Volunteer team is putting it together, and it poses a fun opportunity to work on a quarterly magazine that revels in its feminism, activism and outright outrageousness. Award-winning Art Director is coming onboard and promises design time to be a compressed 10-15 hours 4 times a year. What better way to use your talents for the good of the world! Must be local to New York City. Work can be done at home but main design sessions will be done with editorial in magazine office of Art Director's home. You must know Indesign. You must want to change the world.

Art Intern

Men's Health Magazine is looking for a summer intern. The perfect candidate is a graphic design student who loves photography, magazines and hopefully Men's Health! The position will assist in the design, photo and production departments. Candidate must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and be happy to help with whatever is needed.

Sales & Marketing Online Designer

Responsible for working with sales team to build mock-ups, microsite design and sales materials. Will also work closely with content/marketing and production teams to ensure that client's expectations are met with each sales opportunity. Responsibilities: * Develop concept mockups, promotional banners and wireframes * Oversees getting sales promotions and wireframes up and live through the internal operations processes * Design sales materials such as presentations and one-sheets for an active sales team * Ability to take direction and complete tasks quickly and efficiently. * Participate and collaborate in client brainstorms with sales and marketing teams * Overseeing the maintenance of sales design standards, guidelines and best practices. Benefits: * Competitive salary * 401(k), Medical, and Dental * Fun, dynamic work environment * Vacation and personal time

Art Director

Azure magazine is seeking an experienced Art Director. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Responsible for: • The overall look and feel of Azure magazine and azuremagazine.com • Design and layout for all editorial sections of the magazine, including cover • Conceptualizing, assigning and art directing illustrations and photo shoots • Overseeing a small in-house design team • Working closely with editors to provide solutions for visual storytelling • Collaborating with editorial, production, marketing and sales in the creation and production of materials to promote the magazine and the brand across all platforms

Good Housekeeping Magazine 2010 Summer Art Intern

Good Housekeeping Magazine is looking for a 2010 summer ART INTERN. The right candidate will hold many of the same responsibilities as a full-time staff member, including concepting art for stories, collaborating with the editorial and photo staff, and designing smart, attractive layouts. The intern will also have the opportunity to help style and prop in-house photo shoots, allowing he/she to follow his/her vision through from concept all the way to finished page. The candidate should be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop. Illustrator skills are a plus.

Freelance Art Director

Work from Home! We're currently looking for a freelance art director for roughly 1 month's project. The right candidate will work on one issue of a national magazine that is already in the works, we need a hands on designer/art director to work on all the pages, from FOB, Well and BOB, from design to pre-press submission. The job starts on April 5th-May 10th

Art Director, StoryRiver Media

The Art Director is responsible for designing and directing the design of sophisticated and engaging interactive stories. The ideal candidate will have strong visual communication skills, (typography, layout composition, photo editing, and illustration) with an emphasis on user interface and interactive design. Understanding of animation, motion graphics, and programing languages is a must as are the ability to work collaboratively and to hire and motivate well.  Responsibilities include designing compelling prototypes of multimedia stories as well as interactive pieces with integrated video/audio, focusing on end user experience. Conduct design research. Build a network of illustrators, photographers and animators to collaborate on developing a new, fresh and exciting approach to multimedia storytelling. Must present his/her work well and defend it in both small and large meetings. Strong persuasive skills and an ability to influence are required. Must be flexible, and challenge-oriented, able to excel in a fast-paced environment. Must bring a spirit of teamwork to their projects.

Senior Designer / Creative Director -- StoryRiver Media

The Senior Designer / Creative Director is responsible for designing sophisticated and engaging visual multimedia and interactive stories and supervising the work of others, staff and freelance. More specifically, the Senior Designer will develop and refine visual design concepts, participate in web interactive concept definition, present her or his work to different teams, participate in critiques, manage production, and align himself or herself with the company's overall goal of creating high-end interactive multimedia stories. The ideal candidate will be have strong visual design skills, design research skills, an innovative approach that breeds new thinking, a strong understanding of graphic design (type, color, layout, composition, motion graphics), a current understanding of the Web evolution, trends and current approaches, an understanding of Web technology, and an ability to work collaboratively. A deep appreciation for great interactive design and a good sense of humor are required. Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Designer will: Conduct Design Research Participate in conducting trend, design, competitive, and qualitative research and presenting relevant findings to peers and managers, gather relevant data and capably represent his/her point of view. Create Initial Design Explorations Develop directions that reflect new, fresh and exciting approaches, a clear organization of information, and the willingness to take risks. The senior designer is expected to develop a broad range of interactive stories, and present his/her work with both confidence and adaptability. Working quickly and iteratively is a must; SRM is a very-fast paced environment. The designer should have an understanding of information architecture so that information and interactivity is incorporated in a clear and engaging way for the user. Refine Designs and Present them Create rapid and compelling prototypes of interactive stories using paper, images, Flash and other tools. Apply Problem Solving Skills The designer must have strong problem solving skills and be able to overcome barriers that stand in his/her way. A 'can do' attitude is a must; the designer will constantly need to find ways to overcome challenges and solve problems. Create Static and Animated Solutions Employ an understanding of Flash, CSS, DHTML and other client-side design and technology solutions in order to create innovative and compelling content that leads the industry in engagement, collaboration and fun-factor. Present Must present his/her work well and defend it in both small and large meetings. Strong persuasive skills and an ability to influence are required. Flexibility and Collaboration Must be flexible, and challenge-oriented, able to excel in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong collaborative skills and be able to accept and thrive on good direction from other sources. Must bring a spirit of teamwork to their projects. Job Qualifications General Skills: • Outstanding creative, visual design, and technical skills • Strong communication skills and client orientation (including interaction with teams and other departments) • Excellent people and project management skills • Expertise in negotiating with other functional areas as well as externals Specialized Skills: • Thorough understanding of Graphic Design and Web Design • Conceptual research and design skills • An ability to create Photoshop comps of stories, web pages and more • Expert knowledge of CS4 (with an emphasis on Photoshop and InDesign). • A working knowledge of Flash and HTML is a plus • Experience in animation a plus. • Strong working knowledge of creative team dynamics • Strong working knowledge of corporate team dynamics • Skilled in communicating constructive criticism while inspiring Experience • Candidates will have at least 4 years of visual design experience Education • A Bachelors Degree or advanced degree in Graphic Design or other related areas from an Arts College or accredited University Please send resume and salary requirement to jimgaines@storyrivermedia.com

Photo Assistants - Freelance, MTV Digital

MTV.com is looking for a self-motivated, photo assistant with at least 2-3 years photo editing experience with an online portfolio demonstrating these skills. Applicants be prepared to present examples of prior retouching projects. Candidate must have strong retouching and editing skills and possess a BFA in photography or related field. Advanced knowledge of Photoshop required, Illustrator preferred, combined with excellent organizational and communication skills. A keen knowledge of pop culture is also essential. The flexibility to quickly switch between tasks and produce at the highest level is key. May have to work occasional nights/weekends. Responsibilities include: Work on MTV in-house projects, including shows and live events and blogs. Update photo studio calendar for in-house photo shoots. Organize image archive. Maintain inventory and order studio supplies when needed. Follows standards and structures established by senior team members. Takes personal responsibility and ownership for each project they're assigned to. To apply for this position, please submit your C.V., including an online portfolio, with retouching examples to be considered andreea.radulescu@mtvn.com

Art Internship - Summer

Food Network Magazine (Hearst Corporation) is seeking a graphic design student for an 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.