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Freelance Designer

Mental_floss magazine seeks a freelance designer to execute editorial layouts and graphic elements. This position offers the flexibility of project-based off-site work combined with the opportunity to be an integral part of a fun and friendly team.

Art Director / Department Manager

Ability to work well under deadline pressure. This means managing the potential heavy workflow of the art & production department on a daily basis to ensure quality, accurate and timely output. Acts as chief ad designer. Able to balance quality with speed and volume of work. Mature, level-headed, quality design skills, strong people skills Excellent computer skills specifically as it relates to ad building and design software such as Quark, InDesign CS5, and Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat It is also expected there is a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and has some knowledge of the pagination process. An eye for design along with superior written, verbal and communication skills are necessary for professional communications with staff, vendors and customers. The Art Director is also the key digital ad & graphics builder with knowledge of flash, CS5.5 and related software components for online ad builds and graphics. Works with the company's web producer to provide needed graphic components for websites. Bachelor's degree preferred plus at least 3 years management experience in an art/production department of print and online media including newspapers, magazines, directories etc.

St. Louis Magazine Seeking Associate Art Director

What we are looking for: This full-time, entry-level designer will report to the Art Director and manage design of the front of the book, some departments and some features for the print edition. He or she will also assist in the creation of advertorial design, circulation materials, promotional/marketing materials and ad design. Responsibilities may include: • Design of editorial sections • Design of some editorial feature stories • Design of materials for circulation, Web, marketing and advertising departments • Assisting the Art Director on photo-shoots and with propping/styling • Conceptualizing and assigning illustration and photography • Stock photo research and art requests

Visual Director (editorial/brand)

Caixin Media is looking for a Visual Director to both oversee art direction and develop the visual identity of its three major titles, Caixin Century and China Reform in Chinese, and Caixin - China Economics & Finance in English. This job is based in Beijing, China. JOB SUMMARY: The Visual Director will work to develop the established visual identity of the magazine and all associated products and platforms. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the continued development of magazine, working with the Editor-in-Chief to develop all individual products. He or she will also be responsible for the regular operations of the magazine, as well as management and development of the art team. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Art directing and managing production of Caixin's main titles and their related products (mobile, iPad, etc.) during the regular weekly runs. Involves communicating with editors on how to interpret stories visually, overseeing and improving layouts, and ensuring quality of final product. • Providing creative input for new projects, or improvements on existing products, especially with regard to visual identity. • Developing and monitoring the house style and use of product logos, to maintain consistency across the brand. • Defining design and production standards. • Managing design team, including developing and assessing current staff, or recruiting new staff as necessary. • Recommending freelance designers, photographers and illustrators, and setting policies for working with them.

Adobe DPS designers and producers

Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and stylesheet-savvy. InDesign CS 5.5. and DPS knowledge mandatory. Needed for project work in our Montclair studios, could turn into full-time.

Adobe DPS designers and producers

Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and stylesheet-savvy. InDesign CS 5.5. and DPS knowledge mandatory. Needed for project work in our Montclair studios, could turn into full-time.

Publication Designer

We are seeking innovative designers, on a contract basis, who have an aptitude for creating stunning layouts for large print publications. We are looking for individuals committed to high quality, that can work within very tight deadlines.

Photo Assistant, BACKPACKER, AIM Outdoor Group

BACKPACKER magazine is seeking to hire a full-time Photo Assistant to fulfill images needs for BACKPACKER's print and digital media. 

Candidates should have previous experience in a photo department and thorough knowledge of Mac operating system. They must be extremely organized, flexible, and able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.

Overall the duties are photo research, preparation and styling for product shoots, and administrative details.

Job Responsibilities -- Specific duties include but are not limited to:
-  Assist the Senior Associate Photo Editor with all photo department responsibilities
-  Edit incoming submissions to select the most beautiful, inspirational, and relevant images to match the locations in the text
-  Research beyond the traditional sources for photos (beyond stock agencies and photographers to: bloggers, hiking clubs, park/forest offices).
-  Research accurate and specific information for captions to provide the editors
-  Enter credits into layouts
-  Request and meticulously prepare hi-res images for the production department
-  Communicating with companies about PR photo needs
-  Photo shoot pre-production, calling in products, assisting in styling
-  Teaching photo department procedures to interns
-  Work with editors and interns on web production to attach photos to articles online
-  Communicate and assist other Outdoor Group titles with photo inquiries?

Minimum Job Qualifications:
-  Proficient in Adobe CS4, including Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign
-  Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
-  Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-  Be enthusiastic, reliable, eager to learn, and have a positive attitude

Desired Qualifications:
-  Familiarity with National Parks and other natural places
-  Relationships with and/or knowledge of individual nature photographers and their archives
-  Familiarity with the outdoor adventure culture

Nature Conservancy Magazine, Senior Creative Manager

The Nature Conservancy seeks an experienced magazine designer to direct and execute its newsstand-quality quarterly magazine. This person will evolve and refine the recent redesign of Nature Conservancy magazine and will join a small, collaborative team leading the effort to build and evolve The Nature Conservancy's brand identity and visual vocabulary. This is a hands- on position for a creative,  conceptual thinker ready to define and execute an artistic vision from start to finish.

The Senior Creative Manager is a key member of the Visual Communications team and works primarily with magazine staff to:
- conceive ideas and offer inspiring solutions
- design, direct, research, and manage graphics, layouts and art production
- develop and maintain the magazine's brand visual vocabulary
- meet monthly photography, production, and copy deadlines
- direct, research and manage photo shoots as needed

The Senior Creative Manager reports to the Art Director and will work closely with the photo, production and editorial staffs. The Senior Creative Manager will also contribute to other creative projects, including the Magazine's web and mobile presences. This is a full-time position located at The Nature Conservancy's headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

Associate Photo Editor

Runners World is seeking an Associate Photo Editor with a minimum of two years experience in magazine publishing. This role is located in our Emmaus, PA location. Responsibilities include: -Sourcing Photographers for both FOB and Features. (Environmental Portraits, Photo Illustration, Action/Sports, Product/Still life) -Performing proactive photo research for the front of the book sections as well as feature stories -Conceptualizing, planning, assigning, and producing photo shoots for department pages, including but not limited to gear, races, fob sections and features -Managing and organizing the on-spec Rave Run shoots and Rave Run submissions -On-set direction of in-house photo shoots -Assisting in the production of cover shoots (locations, models, stylist, hair+makeup, wardrobe, props) -Negotiating assignment/stock rates and usage -Approving invoices -Assigning photo credits -Overseeing and assisting in the training of the Assistant Photo Editor and Photo/Art Department intern