September 2012 Archives

Art Director

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been published continuously since 1792, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, The Old Farmer's Almanac publishers seek an Art Director to design this reference book and its family of publications: The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, the Everyday cookbook series; the collection of themed calendars, including Gardening, Weather Watcher's, Country, Recipe, Engagement, Everyday, Baby Animals, and Home Hints--and contribute to its dynamic Web sites, Almanac.com and Almanac4Kids.com. Our current Art Director is retiring and this opportunity requires someone to help us transition to a new stage in our publication's long history. If you seek a multi-branded products environment and have at least 6 years of industry experience in designing consumer print products with an understanding of online publishing product interfaces and applications; Bachelors or Advanced degree in design-related discipline or equivalent work experience; Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and have basic understanding of HTML5, CSS, and Javascript; Comprehensive knowledge of the English language, proofreader's marks, and correspondence skills; want to live and work in a small New Hampshire town, in the Monadnock Region, 44 miles from Manchester, NH and 69 miles from Boston, MA; then we would like to hear from you! The ideal candidate will possess a passion for accuracy and a commitment to quality, respect and appreciation for a legacy brand and its enthusiasts, interest in core content areas (gardening, cooking, nature, weather, history), and vision. Please send introductory letter, resume and work samples (Web link preferred) to: Art Director Search, The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1121 Main Street, Dublin, NH 03444 or email: employment2012@Yankeepub.com. No phone calls or agency referrals please.

Freelance Designer

Food Network Magazine is looking for a freelance designer approximately three weeks per month on an ongoing basis. The position requires five years magazine experience, pro knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and experience with Woodwing. Duties will include designing pages, cleaning up layouts, attaching text, making layout adjustments and creating interactive elements for digital editions.

Associate Art Director

IEEE Spectrum magazine, published by IEEE ( the leading authority in electro-technology), is seeking a talented and dynamic Associate Art Director. Responsibilities include: • Create layouts for FOB editorial pages as well as features; • Develop concepts for technical illustrations and information graphics; • Assist Art Directors in the hiring and administrating of FL illustrators; • Provide online art direction for print layouts; • Design advertorials and online ads; • Create graphics and web pages for online special reports. Our ideal candidate will be working on a broad range of rich content featuring the latest developments in electro-technology. Our stories make a difference in readers' lives as well as policy makers in business and government sectors.

Online Assistant Photo Editor

The Creative Services and Digital Development group at Rodale seeks an Online Assistant Photo Editor with a great eye for quality photography. This candidate will be a key partner in the creative photo direction that supports our existing fitness and wellness sites and development of new digital products. Responsibilities will include the setting up and coordinating of lifestyle photo shoots, stock research and production. This position will report to the Photo Editor in the New York office. Responsibilities - Weekly researching, editing and production of fitness, wellness and product images from a variety of image sources - Work closely with legal analysts to confirm and obtain photo rights when reusing images from Rodale's brands - Assisting in production of monthly photo shoots as needed including coordination and scheduling of talent including models, photographers and stylists - Stay within a monthly budget while keeping a high standard for images used efficiently Experience - College degree preferred - 2+ years working in photography research, editing and production - E-tailing and ecommerce experience a plus - CMS experience a plus Skills - Proficient in Adobe Photoshop for light retouching, cropping, optimizing - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong organizational skills Ideal candidate will possess: - Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task - Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability - Thrive in a fast-paced working environment - Must be resourceful and a good problem solver If you are interested, please apply directly to www.rodaleinc.com.

Freelance Print Designer - Departures Magazine

Need a freelance print designer starting beginning of October. 6-8 weeks. Located in Manhattan

Art Director

ESPN is seeking a multitalented art director to join our design group in Bristol. Candidates should excel as hands-on designers, as managers and at ideation. Their sense of design and typography must be clean, classic and highly developed, with an inherent knowledge of the role it plays in defining a brand. They should have a deep interest in information graphics, illustration, photography--and sports. The art director is expected to manage illustrators and coordinate the work of freelance designers. The ability to conceptualize content and articulate it to co-workers, however, is perhaps the most valuable skill a candidate can possess. Responsibilities for this position include: - Designs pages, sets up templates and assigns illustrations. - Manage and mentor assigned designers and illustrators to ensure designs are sophisticated, forward looking and cutting edge. - Supports a positive effective team atmosphere, sets clear expectations, schedules and direction. - Works closely with editorial staff in communicating various design strategies. - Ensure adherence to established style guidelines for all assigned projects.

Graphic Designer - The Penn Stater Magazine

The Penn Stater magazine seeks a skilled graphic designer to help design and produce a four-color, bimonthly, 80- to 96-page magazine sent to 165,000 members of the Penn State Alumni Association. Duties include designing magazine sections and occasional features; conducting photo research; preparing digital files for prepress; formatting print content and optimizing images for online use; trafficking files through the production process; and participating in brainstorming and planning discussions with art director and editorial staff. The magazine staff is creative, team-oriented, and committed to producing one of the best publications of its kind; in the past five years The Penn Stater has won more than 180 national awards for writing, design, photography, and illustration.

Art Director - Print/Digital

We have an immediate opening for an editorial art director with high level design skills to layout financial magazines. The ideal candidates must be highly motivated, ambitious conceptual thinkers with strong typographic skills and a positive attitude. You must be capable of multitasking in a very fast pace environment. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail a must. Responsibilities will include hiring photographers and illustrators, designing covers, designing interior pages, developing maps and charts. The art director must work closely with editorial teams and . Thorough knowledge of print production process for magazines. This is a second posting for Art Director & E-books. with more details.

Associate Art/Production Director

This position will primarily execute on design with powerful photo, illustration and info-graphic presentations; managing art acquisition process and budget; commissioning and directing photos and illustrations; conceptualizing layouts and type treatments; producing layout and pages in pre-production; making sure the workflow between art and edit meet the daily and weekly deadlines, maintaining all of the style sheets and templates within the K4 and/or woodwing process; and work as a partner with editors and staff writers to create a look for the magazine that powerfully connects with specialized intelligence needs of business executive readers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Coordinating online design with web producers. • Assigning photo shoots and illustrations. • Ensuring adherence to budgets and deadlines. • Work with art staff to select artwork and photos for magazine (commission illustration and photography, find stock art, create custom illustration using royalty-free art, etc.). • Work with editors to obtain art from developers, owners, architects, and other sources for their specific articles. • Hire illustrators and photographers; and manage art/illustration contracts and materials return. • Manage creation of charts for stories. • Manage art/photo expenditures, staying within budget. • Manage invoicing, submitting bills within appropriate budgeting cycle. • Keep to a strict production schedule that allows for multiple projects at the same time. Job Duration Full Time Job Location Washington, DC Experience Level 4 years

Freelance Designer (Remote Work Possible)

Hello, This is a unique Job Ad in that it is for a publication which will be distributed nationally (including Barnes & Noble, etc.), and will donate 100% of any profit on Magazine sales OR Magazine advertisements directly to charity of any issues you'd be working on. The mission of the publication is to help people achieve Success in a variety of important areas of life. This is for someone who would like to help contribute and volunteer, who has great skill, and who enjoys being a part of a cause with a mission to help others. For someone looking for (additional) credits as part of a nationally distributed publication, and associated with high-quality brands, this opportunity is for you. Also, you may be listed under the "Experts" section of our website along with those who have been published in the Wall Street Journal, National Post, Reuters, etc. with your photo and bio as long as you would like to contribute. The brand is Stylish and Entertaining, but contains extremely helpful content geared towards improving the lives of others. As 100% of the profits will be donated to charity on any issues you would be working on, initially the job is for those who would like to volunteer and donate their skills. Our main criteria are that you have very high-quality work, and you fulfill what you say you are able to do at the time you say you are able to do it (bite off what you can chew, so to speak). In your email, simply send samples of your work, tell us about yourself, and let us know what you could contribute. Thank you and look forward to speaking with you!

Editorial Designer

iostudio is seeking a talented and experienced Editorial Designer for our Content Marketing team, reporting to the Senior Art Director. As an Editorial Designer, you will work in a collaborative environment to design and execute creative concepts and innovative layouts for custom client publications. We are looking for a savvy designer who will bring high-quality, consumer-style magazine layouts to the world of custom publishing. If you are passionate about effective communication and possess an understanding of the role of design in strategically connecting a client's publication to their target audience, then we would like to hear from you. Job Location: Nashville, TN

Associate Art Director Print/Digital

SourceMedia is a leading provider of information, data and software tools for professionals in the financial services, related technologies markets, municipal and capital markets. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Art Director to execute designs and prototypes for our digital and marketing/promotional properties. The candidate must have a passion for creating multidimensional designs across from print to web platforms, and have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with the team and internal clients to build engaging digital and promotional designs. Job Requirements: • Create design solutions for print, e-mail, direct mail, supplements, banner ads and Photoshop mockups for websites. • Ensure that proper communication is maintained with supervisor to ensure expectations are understood, objectives are achieved, & deadlines are met. • Great attitude and an eagerness to be a part of the team • Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with pixel-perfect execution from beginning to completion. • Contributes to the efficient operation of the art department by helping to maintain accurate electronic archives of projects.

Freelance Magazine Designer Wanted

Freelance Magazine Designer wanted for magazine startup out of Miami Beach, Florida. You will work in the design of the initial mock-up issues, and it's an exciting opportunity for the right candidate! You do not have to be local to apply for this job (remote work possible).

Program Manager/Editor

Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: 5th October 2012. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Location: Yangon, Myanmar Contract Period: One year (renewable) with a three month probationary period About the Position This is an exciting opportunity to directly benefit thousands of Myanmar adults and influence the country's overall educational practices during this period of rapid change. The Program Manager/Editor will take charge of running a small office in downtown Yangon, and lead the consolidation and expansion of Educasia's operations in Myanmar and, to a lesser extent, in other parts of Asia. He or she will also play a major role in the development of curricula and teaching materials at all stages, taking primary responsibility for improving the efficiency of production processes and the quality of the final products. The post is suitable for someone with a strong background in teaching, editing and management. Key Duties Management • Participate in the strategic development of Educasia, including creating budgets and writing proposals. • Manage and report on a multi-donor budget in conjunction with senior and administrative staff. • Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations throughout Myanmar and in other Asian countries. • Represent Educasia at local, national and international events. • Supervise and support a team of about five administrative and technical staff, plus numerous volunteer and consultant teacher trainers, materials writers, designers, editors and translators. • Assist in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategies. Editing/Curriculum Development • Plan and oversee the systematic development of curricula and teaching materials for social science, community development, ELT and other subjects. • Heavily edit and proofread all materials before publication to ensure consistently high standards. • Personally write content and contribute to the design of materials, subject to need and ability. • Assess the curriculum, materials and training needs of target beneficiaries, and advise on appropriate resources.? Salary and Benefits • 1,000,000 Myanmar kyat (approx. 1,200 USD) per month. • Work-related visas, transport and accommodation. • 20 days' paid leave per year. • Basic local health coverage. Please note: As our budget is tight, we cannot provide the level of benefits that many larger NGOs offer. However, the salary is enough to allow for a reasonable standard of living in Myanmar and Thailand, where living costs are low.

Freelance Designer (short-term)

New York magazine seeks a freelance designer to design pages for the Culture section, which focuses on art, books, movies, TV, music and theater, and includes the well-known Vulture pages. The job starts in October to ends mid-January. The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years experience in editorial design, proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and knowledge of the K4 Publishing system. Must have a strong sense of typography and the ability to handle complex page design under a very tight deadline. This position will report to the Design Director and will work closely with the photo department and editors. Familiarity with culture-based content is a plus.

Women's Health Fall Internship

Women's Health magazine is currently looking for an enthusiastic art intern for the Fall 2012 semester. This would be an unpaid internship running September 24 through December 7 for academic credit. A commitment of at least three days a week is required. Duties will include assisting the art department and designing layouts for FOB sections. Must be proficient in InDesign.

Interns, NYLON MAGAZINE

NYLON Magazine currently has openings for DESIGN + PHOTO interns for the fall semester! If interested, contact : DESIGN DEPT: artdept@nylonmag.com PHOTO DEPT: beth@nylonmag.com

New Media Intern

As New Media Intern, you will: • Create and edit Qwikis for major media companies, celebrities, personalities, professional bloggers, and publishers • Research relevant bloggers and social media influencers • Assist with administrative duties Perks: • Transportation and lunch stipend • No barriers to highest levels of management • Talented, passionate, and driven team • Amazing office in the heart of SoHo

News Photo Editor

The News Photo Editor will help to maintain and improve the overall photographic direction of the Washington Post daily print publication and website. The News Photo Editor will participate in editorial planning meetings related to all photography for the primary news sections and will contribute to the overall photographic direction of the newspaper through the use of staff photographers, freelance assignment photographers, and wire and photo agency research. The News Photo Editor will work closely with news designers and top editors to create the most effective visual display for Post readers.

Assistant Photo Editor/Washington Post Magazine and Features

The Assistant Photo Editor will help to maintain and improve the overall photographic direction of the Washington Post magazine, features, and website. This editor will participate in editorial planning meetings related to photography for the magazine and feature sections. The photo editor will contribute to the overall photographic direction of the publication through the use of staff photographers, freelancers, and wire and photo agency research in conjunction with the Senior Features Photo Editor. The Assistant Photo Editor will work closely with magazine and features designers and editors to create the most effective visual display for Washington Post readers.

Freelance designer

We are looking for a designer to come and help us out the week of September 17-21. Possibility for a longer duration. We need someone that can dive in to projects at any stage, and help project manage. We are working on several projects that include web design (but not coding), annual reports, logos and editorial. We can pay $40. per hour.

Manhattan Media seeks a Full-Time Designer

The Art Department at Manhattan Media seeks a full-time freelancer designer to begin at the end of September. This is a fast paced environment with weekly news publications. We are looking for someone that has at least 2 years of magazine or newspaper experience. The candidate needs to work well on their own with strong communication skills. The person must be available to work at our Madison Square Park located office. Do not apply if you are looking to work remotely!

Allure Magazine Fall Photo Internship

Allure Magazine is seeking a fall photo intern to start in September 2012. The perspective intern must be able to receive college credit for the internship and will receive a small stipend for their time. The person will be working closely with the photo and art department. The ideal candidate would be someone who is organized, diligent, and good at multi-tasking and has an interest in photography and magazine publishing. The intern will be assisting the photo department with tasks and administrative duties such as: photo research, organizing layout binder, copying paperwork, delivering products to the in house photographer, sending issues to contributors and calling in images from various sources. Interns will also get an opportunity to visit a photo shoot to observe and gain hands on experience in a professional photographic environment. Previous magazine internship experience is a plus.

Art Director

Art Director SagaCity Media's Seattle Office has an immediate opening for an art director to work on a range of award-winning travel-related publications dedicated to exceptional editorial and design. The Art Director will set and maintain standards for all art content--design, photography, illustration and layout--for a number of SagaCity's regional tourism clients, and potentially other publications as well. Duties include setting a creative vision for publications; assigning, producing or sourcing photography and illustration; designing magazine pages; and developing maps, charts and other information graphics. The candidate must have the ability to conceive and execute original designs, a keen eye for photography, exceptional typography skills and fastidious attention to detail. The art director must be able to work with external clients, manage workflow with firm deadlines, and work in daily collaboration with internal editorial and production teams.

Art Director

Art Director SagaCity Media's Seattle Office has an immediate opening for an art director to work on a range of award-winning travel-related publications dedicated to exceptional editorial and design. The Art Director will set and maintain standards for all art content--design, photography, illustration and layout--for a number of SagaCity's regional tourism clients, and potentially other publications as well. Duties include setting a creative vision for publications; assigning, producing or sourcing photography and illustration; designing magazine pages; and developing maps, charts and other information graphics. The candidate must have the ability to conceive and execute original designs, a keen eye for photography, exceptional typography skills and fastidious attention to detail. The art director must be able to work with external clients, manage workflow with firm deadlines, and work in daily collaboration with internal editorial and production teams. Experience: Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience art directing or designing for travel, national, or regional consumer publications and demonstrable experience managing budgets, directing photo shoots and creating magazine templates. The ideal candidate will be zealous about producing compelling and innovative editorial design that showcases the hidden and not-so-hidden charms of the Pacific Northwest. Skills: Education and technical background must include expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, extensive knowledge and stylish use of type, photography, and illustration. Best candidates will have a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field and bring outstanding conceptual and organizational skills to a fast-paced workplace. To Apply: Please send cover letter, résumé, and PDFs or links to relevant samples to jobs@sagacitymedia.com and put "Art Director" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Art Director (Magazines, E-books)

Looking for and editorial art director to layout and design financial magazines and e-books. This is a freelance position with the possibility of changing to permanent. Must be highly motivated person capable of multitasking in a very fast pace environment. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail a must. You will be flowing copy, hiring photo shoots/illustrators, designing covers and working closely with editorial teams. Excellent typographical skills as well as photoshop retouching. MUST have working knowledge of a content management system. Thorough knowledge of print production process for magazines.

Assistant Art Director

Description: Departures Magazine is seeking a strong designer 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 Director and Art Director, 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. Must also assist Production Manager with production tasks as needed Responsible for working with editors and photo department to design front-of-book layouts and sections like BlackBook, a sizable news/notes package. Also, Perform administrative duties, such as issuing contracts to illustrators and trafficking color and page proofs. Act as backup to production manager, documenting and sending out art, liaising with Prepress house, when necessary.

Features Designer - U-T San Diego

U-T San Diego is seeking an energetic and highly creative features designer. You should be proactive, have good interpersonal skills and be comfortable collaborating with other departments and developing concepts in small, intense group brainstorms. You should be an independent, sometimes unconventional, thinker who can take input from all sides and form integrated and creative design solutions. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment that demands adaptability and flexibility.

Graphic Designer (Editorial/Print)

IndexUniverse, an international financial media company, is looking for a talented Graphic Designer (Editorial/Print) to join our team in San Francisco's, Financial District. You will be joining a small design team consisting of the Creative Director in San Francisco, and several remote designers. One of your main focuses will be magazine design and layout. You will be working directly with the Managing Editor on a monthly publication, and will be responsible for its production including monthly concept creation for cover and internal layout, design execution, and final production. This magazine is very dependent on typography and has very few photos, so excellent type skills are key! In addition, you will participate in the design and layout of a variety of print work including: media kits, advertising, corporate collateral, conference materials, white papers and other projects as they arise. We are a small team, and you must enjoy jumping in on a variety of projects as needed. Candidate Profile: • Minimum of 3 years post-college magazine design experience • Superior magazine design standards, and enthusiasm for innovative, creative storytelling • Thorough knowledge of print production process for magazines. • Modern, sophisticated approach to typography and page design. Excellent creative typography skills are essential. • Experience doing your own print production and creating files ready for sending directly to printer • Exceptional understanding of grid systems, layout, composition, hierarchy, and color is required • Expert InDesign skills with understanding of baseline grids, consistency, and style sheets • Highly proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator • Experience working collaboratively with editors • The ability to take complex financial content and deliver it in a clear, concise and engaging manner • Meticulous attention to detail • Extremely organized • Deadline driven, able to multitask, and manage numerous projects simultaneously • Must be flexible in order to meet shifting priorities • Self-starter who can self-direct and work independently, as well as take direction and receive feedback in a positive manner • Information graphic experience a plus • Experience with finance a plus but not required Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of the design and production of a monthly publication • Collaborate with editor in designing artwork and concepts on a per issue basis • Translate financial concepts into visually appealing info-graphics • Responsible for your own print production and releasing files to the printer (we do not have a production team) • Work with printer as needed on production and printing • Participate in the design of media kits, advertising, corporate collateral, conference materials, white papers and other projects as they arise