Deputy Art Director for Rollingstone.com

• Job Description:
  The Deputy Art Director for Rollingstone.com is responsible for overseeing all design aspects of rollingstone.com, creating and delivering an innovative, user-friendly interface that is consistent with the sophisticated design of the print version of Rolling Stone. The site, which is expanding rapidly, is currently undergoing an extensive redesign, and the Online Deputy Art Director will play a central role in defining and reshaping the overall visual presentation. Must have extensive design experience, a dynamic vision of the current digital universe, and the ability to translate editorial concepts into exciting designs that reflect the Rolling Stone brand. The Deputy Art Director will be a team player with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, come up with alternative solutions on the fly, and take an idea and run with it. Deputy Art Director will also work on special print projects when necessary. The position will report directly to the Art Director of Rolling Stone magazine. RESPONSIBILITES * Maintains all brand guidelines and visual styles used on Rolling Stone and online marketing campaigns to ensure consistency in the brand's online presence under the direction of the magazine's Art Director. * Collaborates directly with the magazine's Art Director, as well as Rolling Stone editorial team to conceive and execute design projects on tight deadlines. * Responsible for aligning creative concept with technical specifications. * Design ongoing website updates (special features, new promotions, etc).
• Position: Art Director, Deputy
• Area of Focus: Design
• City: New York City
• Region: Northeast
• Duration: Full-time
• About Our Company: Wenner Media publishes Rolling Stone, Us Weekly and Men's Journal Magazines as well at Rollingstone.com and usmagazine.com.
• Company: Rolling Stone
• Contact Address: Rolling Stone 1290 Avenue of the Americas 2nd Floor New York, NY 10104
• Contact Email:hr3@wennermedia.com
• How to Apply: Please send your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter via email to Recruiter at hr3@wennermedia.com and put RS Deputy Art in the subject. EOE M/F
• Job Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS * Strong conceptual design and typographic skills and the ability to maintain high standards. * Motion graphics and/or animation experience desirable. * Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and departments. * Demonstrated understanding of user-centered design, web usability principles, information architecture, capabilities of different platforms/browsers, design constraints on the web. * Strong knowledge of CSS and expert in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Flash. * Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. * Bachelors degree or equivalent experience * 7+ years experience in online design, including work on highly trafficked websites, as well as experience in magazine design * Exceptional organizational and analytic skills * Excellent communication skills * Strong people, presentation and time management skills