Art Director

• Job Description:
  The ideal candidate would have at least two years in publication design and a keen interest in interior design or experience at a shelter or lifestyle publication. The Art Director will maintain the highest possible quality in photography and design while having a close understanding of the visual and editorial voice of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles by being an active participant in story planning and producing and styling photo shoots as well as implementing the design, layout, and production of all editorial material. Other duties include photo editing, scouting projects and managing freelance contracts. Candidates must supply a portfolio and samples of their work. Other duties -Design all editorial layouts and create and update style sheets, templates and libraries for all editorial material - Manage the coordination and scheduling of photo shoots by acting as a liaison between photographers, designers and editors on all aspects of the photo shoot. Negotiate rates and terms with freelance photographers to ensure photo shoots are within budget and in accordance with legal contracts. Responsible for all photo content upload; image retouching and color correction; and storage and archiving. Maintain all files and legal documents for the art department - Ensure that each issue gets shipped each month in a timely manner by trafficking page proofs; planning page requests; creating, uploading and approving PDFs - Work with the advertising team to design and produce special sections, contests, programs and show house materials - Work with the technical team to test enhancements, install updates, and provide feedback on new software, hardware and printing/proofing processes to ensure productivity/efficiency - Active in promoting and branding the magazine from designing house ads, invitations, inserts, posters and other collateral to representing the magazine at multiple functions and events - Collaborate with our corporate web team and editorial team while redesigning our web site
• Position: Art Director
• Area of Focus: Design
• City: Atlanta
• Region: Mid Atlantic
• Duration: Full-time
• About Our Company: Located in Lawrenceville, GA, a suburb of Atlanta, Network Communications, Inc. (NCI) is the largest national publisher of local printed and online magazines for the real estate market. We distribute more than 13 million magazines each month, representing 500 markets in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, NCI distributes its content through a world-class proprietary online network of more than 18 websites serving millions of consumers searching for a home or apartment. No one comes close to matching our high-quality magazines in print and online, and in delivering the most qualified prospects to our advertisers. Simply put, we publish the most recognized real estate magazines in the world and are industry leaders for reaching anyone seeking to buy, sell, rent or improve a home. More than 45,000 advertisers rely on us each month to generate quality leads from our print and online products. Consumers find our advertisers whether they are shopping at their favorite store, eating out at their favorite restaurant or surfing the Internet at home. We extend our reach to the commercial market as well, with print and online solutions that give companies and executives on the move access to choices that will help them prosper.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance; 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more
• Company: Network Communications, Inc.
• Contact Address: 2305 Newpoint Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Contact Email:rstephens@nci.com
• Contact Name: Rodney Stephens
• How to Apply: go to: http://NCI.Submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85319.viewjobdetail&CID=85319&JID=94216&BUID=1586
• Job Requirements: Required Experience: - Proficient use of Macintosh OS X platform and desktop publishing software including Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator - Strong design and typography skills - A self-starter, ambitious and passionate creative with a positive attitude - Able to articulate design and creative direction - Experience in styling interiors for photo shoots - Ability to multi-task and work as a team under pressure