September 2010 Archives

Digital Creative Director, Time Inc. Content

Digital Creative Director, Time Inc. Content Solutions Leading content agency is seeking a talented and experienced digital creative director to bring cutting- edge thinking and superlative design chops to an innovative, highly entrepreneurial team. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for strategic problem solving and will utilize a deep understanding of social media, search, Web design, iPad, WAP, and usability to conceive and execute content platforms. S/he must be eager to stay current with the quickly evolving digital universe and possess enthusiasm for interfacing with corporate clients. Experience Candidate will have 7+ years of agency experience designing for large-scale digital platforms. Experience with user-interface principles, information architecture, and SEO, as well as standard Web product-development processes, is critical. A history of working with sales, marketing, and business development teams is a plus. Experience designing mobile websites and/or apps is preferred, as is a background in content-rich design. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful, collaborative team player with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and time management skills are assumed. Sterling presentation skills are essential. Skills Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software, XHTML, Web-standards-based design, and Flash. Responsibilities The Digital Creative Director will work closely with the Vice President, Creative Director to conceive and build smart, attractive digital content platforms for our roster of Fortune 500 clients. S/he will also work with TICS' new business development team to create spec creative for sales pitches. Anticipated travel requirements include 1-2 business trips per month.

LifeStyle Group Fellowship Program

Time Inc.'s LifeStyle Group Fellowship program, based out of Birmingham, AL, offers recent college graduates the opportunity to gain experience at some of our trusted brands including Southern Living, Coastal Living, Cooking Light, Health and Oxmoor House. Opportunities are offered in the following areas: editorial, marketing, finance, digital and test kitchens. The fellowship program will run from January 2011 through June 2011. Candidates who are unwilling or unable to interview in Birmingham will not be eligible for consideration.

Design Director, Interactive; Time Inc. Content Solutions

Leading content agency is seeking a talented Design Director, Interactive to bring leadership and a dynamic vision to a variety of digital and print projects. The candidate will be a supremely creative and flexible packager, moving effortlessly between traditional custom publishing, DM, welcome kits, email campaigns, iPad apps, CRM, social media, etc. S/he must be eager to stay current with the quickly evolving digital universe and be passionate about helping corporate clients communicate with their best customers. Experience Candidate will have 7+ years of design experience, the bulk of which includes building creative that engages consumers and compels them to take some sort of action. Consumer magazine (print or digital) experience is relevant; agency background is optimal. A history of working with sales, marketing, and business development teams is a plus. The ideal candidate will come to the table with great ideas and have the wherewithal to come up with a smart Plan B (or Plan C) on the fly. S/he will be a resourceful, collaborative team player with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strong interpersonal, time management, and presentation skills are required. Skills Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software and Web-standards-based design is essential; Flash is a plus. Responsibilities The Design Director, Interactive will work closely with the Vice President, Creative Director to create, execute and evolve communication platforms for a variety of Fortune 500 clients. S/he will oversee small teams of designers and photo editors on a project-by-project basis. The ideal candidate should possess a Rolodex full of freelance specialists, as there may be need to outsource work from time to time. The candidate will also collaborate with TICS' new business development team to create spec creative for sales pitches. Anticipated travel requirements include 6-8 business trips per year.

Designer

We're MSK Partners a design firm in Hunt Valley, Maryland looking for a experienced and talented designer. You'll be a vital member of our team working primarily on publications along with annual reports and collateral. Our client base includes market leaders in higher education, healthcare, non-profit, and bioscience - throughout the Northeast. We offer a creative and casual environment where you'll have ample opportunity to showcase your skills and grow your career. Attention to detail, organization, integrity, and the ability to effectively manage multiple design projects is a must. Ideally you'll bring: 
- Experience in publication design - Strong conceptual ability
- Understanding of design for print and online applications
- Extensive client interaction experience
- Photography and illustration art direction experience 
- An excellent portfolio of client work
. For consideration, please submit your resume and samples. Local applicants only need apply

WIRED magazine Digital/Print Freelance Designer

Responsibilities: Translate innovative concepts into finished designs for promotional tablet executions as well as print, digital and event/marketing collateral. • Work with Marketing team and advertisers to deliver Tablet, in-book, and on-line multimedia materials • Create in-book and tablet advertorial paging • Conversion of advertiser supplied ads to tablet formats (horizontal/vertical) • Production work on any tablet related files (i.e., building materials for slide shows) • Complete all production on assigned projects • Various production responsibilities beyond assigned projects • Design and produce signature event collateral • Re-design client supplied web creative • Assemble comps for client presentations • Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables

Senior level Art Director & Designer Needed

Seeking insightful, pro-active contributors for a special development project for Time Inc. October 4-7, and the 12th (that date negotiable) , 2010. Ideally should have some experience with, and appreciation for women's fashion and beauty. Experience level will determine day rate.

Good Housekeeping Photography Internship

Good Housekeeping, a magazine of Hearst Corporation, is looking for a photo intern for the Fall 2010 semester. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and very educational. Interns will learn about the daily activities of a large-scale magazine. This includes publishing, photo editing, photo research, and photo shoots (and much more). Interns will be primarily responsible for helping the photo team do photo research. However, interns will also be able to visit the in-house studio and go to photo shoots with the editors. In addition, the photo intern will assist the editors in various administrative tasks including contact with photographers worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the media industry and to gain experience working for a large media conglomerate. The intern must be able to work 3 days a week for school credit only (no pay). Contact ghartfreelancer2@hearst.com for more information or to set up an interview.

Oprah Magazine Designer Positions

Oprah Magazine is seeking a strong set of designers to bring passionate dedication and creative collaboration to our magazine. The ideal candidates must be hard working, ambitious conceptual thinkers with strong typographic skills and a positive attitude. He/she will be responsible for designing pages for any or all sections of the magazine while striving to continually push and explore the visual direction. Candidates will conceptualize, assign and art direct illustration and, while under the supervision of the Design Directors, work closely with the photo department art directing imagery. He/she must have the ability to work closely with editors to assist in creating visually captivating design solutions while excelling at working both independently and in a team environment, paying close attention to detail and deadlines.

Graphic Design Lecturer (based in Asia)

Visual Communication Lecturer (Based in Asia- Singapore, HongKong, Shanghai, Beijing, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, New Delhi, Mumbai, etc) Responsibilities: •Design course curriculum materials •Plan and deliver these lessons clearly •Develop students' creativity and problem solving skills through study, research and practical projects •Ensure student discipline •Assist with school promotional activities For more job openings, please visit our official website at http://www.raffles-education-corporation.com Interested applicants on above job, please email a comprehensive resume (with contact number in PDF or Word format), academic certificates and transcripts, 2 reference letters, a recent photograph as well as your portfolio to Ms. Winnie Liang at winnieliang@raffles-education-corporation.com

Cooking Light Magazine Art Assistant

Cooking Light Magazine seeks an art assistant to join their creative team in NYC. This person works directly with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Photo Editor, and freelance designers. Responsibilities of the job include designing smart, thoughtful front and back of book layouts for the monthly magazine and assisting the rest of the team members. The assistant is encouraged to bring his or her own concepts to the process when presenting new designs. Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, the ability to respond to art direction, attention to detail, and organization skills are a must. Other responsibilities include general Art Department administrative duties. This is a five-day-a-week, hourly position.

Good Housekeeping Magazine 2010 Fall Art Intern

Good Housekeeping Magazine is looking for a 2010 FALL Art Intern. The right candidate will hold many of the same responsibilities as a full-time staff member, including conceptualizing 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 conception all the way to finished page. The Candidate should be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop. Illustrator skills are a plus. Please email resume and at least 8 pdf samples of your design work (or a link to portfolio site) to ghartjobs@hearst.com *This is an unpaid internship and candidate must receive academic credit.