Art Director, Everyday Food

• Job Description:
  Please disregard previous postings listed on April 26, 2010. The job description has been adjusted. Please note, applications sent in response to the original posting will be considered. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently looking for an Art Director for Everyday Food Magazine. Under the guidance of the Editor in Chief, this highly creative position will be charged with directing and evolving the visual aspects of the magazine.
  
  Responsibilities:
  -Work with the Editor in Chief to direct and evolve the visual aspects of Everyday Food
  -Direct, research, and manage photo shoots, graphics, layouts and art production for Everyday Food Magazine
  -Work directly with the EIC, Art, Style, Edit, and Online departments to communicate editorial content
  -Develop and maintain brand visuals
  -Lead the Everyday Food Art Dept., working with the EIC, Managing Editor, Style, Copy, and Production departments to meet monthly photography, production, and copy deadlines
  -Provide visual content ideas for other areas of the company including TV, Books, and Retail when needed.
  -Manage and actively mentor members of the art department of Everyday Food
  -Review color separation proofs with the Managing Editor, Art Production and Print Quality Director, as directed by Everyday Food EIC.
  -Oversee and monitor project budgets against guidelines provided by the CFO and EVP Creative Director as related to activities under the Everyday Food EIC
  -Undertake and oversee art direction of digital magazine platform
  -Supervise the Photo Editor and Associate Art Director(s) reporting to this position as well as hire, train and mentor new employees in these positions
  -Find and hire freelance stylists as necessary
  -Undertake other art direction assignments and duties at the request of the EIC on an as needs basis Applicants should upload a resume, relevant work samples or URL, and salary history as well as salary requirements.
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• Job Requirements: Candidates must have prior management experience, strong typographic skills, great attention to detail, and the ability and strong organizational skills to shape a project from conception to completion. Candidates must also have: - Associates or Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or related field - Thorough knowledge of CS3; K4 - At least 5+ years professional graphic design experience - At least 2+ years experience in directing editorial photo shoots - Strong typographic expertise - Strong conceptual thinking - Hands-on approach to idea generation - Sophisticated visual sense - Strong organizational and time management skills