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06.14.11
Deputy Art Director
Washingtonian Magazine, located in Washington, DC, is looking for a Deputy Art Director with 5-7 years experience in magazine publishing. This position reports to the Design Director and is responsible for designing a mix of features, service packages and department pages, working with editors and the photo department to conceive and direct artwork for a variety of stories. Collaborating with the Design Director in guiding designers in the creation of additional department and front of book pages, as well as playing a key role in a planned redesign. The ideal candidate has a well-developed design style, strong typographic skills and an all around passion for magazines. Skills include a thorough knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and K4 with the ability to balance multiple projects and problem-solve under tight deadlines. Experience with digital mag creation for tablets a plus. Please send your cover letter, resume, salary requirements and samples (no larger than 10mb) or a link to your online portfolio to designjob@washingtonian.com. Please place DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR in the subject line. No phone calls, please.Design intern, USA TODAY
USA TODAY's Special Projects team is seeking an intern to assist with creation of glossy publications (magazines) and other products. The design intern must be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop and have layout experience. The USA TODAY Special Projects team was recently established to produce glossy publications for newsstand sale. We work on other products on an as-needed basis. We offer interns the chance to work as an integral part of small team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Please note that this is an unpaid, for-credit internship. You must be a currently-enrolled student in an accredited college or university, and you will be asked to provide documentation from your school showing that you will receive school credit for successful completion of the internship. We provide a small transportation stipend to help defray your commuting costs. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. EOE.
Design
07.07.10
DESIGN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
DESIGN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT National Geographic Magazine, located in Washington, DC, is seeking a design production assistant to join our unique team of editors and designers. The design production assistant (design specialist) is responsible for the fine-tuning of all type, graphic, and photographic elements within feature and departments pages of the magazine, while working with editors and designers to shepherd stories through production deadlines. In addition, design and production of departments pages, special issues, and NG society special projects as needed. The ideal candidate embraces a strong collaborative team approach, and is enthusiastic for attention to quality and detailed production work. Candidate also possesses an interest in journalism/photojournalism and/or information graphics, and the intellectual curiosity that contributes to a world-class publication. Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years professional design experience. Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and 5 low-res pdf samples to: creichar@ngs.org Also, apply online at ngs.org, job listing for Design Specialist, NGM.Art Director, StoryRiver Media
The Art Director is responsible for designing and directing the design of sophisticated and engaging interactive stories. The ideal candidate will have strong visual communication skills, (typography, layout composition, photo editing, and illustration) with an emphasis on user interface and interactive design. Understanding of animation, motion graphics, and programing languages is a must as are the ability to work collaboratively and to hire and motivate well. Responsibilities include designing compelling prototypes of multimedia stories as well as interactive pieces with integrated video/audio, focusing on end user experience. Conduct design research. Build a network of illustrators, photographers and animators to collaborate on developing a new, fresh and exciting approach to multimedia storytelling. Must present his/her work well and defend it in both small and large meetings. Strong persuasive skills and an ability to influence are required. Must be flexible, and challenge-oriented, able to excel in a fast-paced environment. Must bring a spirit of teamwork to their projects.Senior Designer / Creative Director -- StoryRiver Media
The Senior Designer / Creative Director is responsible for designing sophisticated and engaging visual multimedia and interactive stories and supervising the work of others, staff and freelance. More specifically, the Senior Designer will develop and refine visual design concepts, participate in web interactive concept definition, present her or his work to different teams, participate in critiques, manage production, and align himself or herself with the company's overall goal of creating high-end interactive multimedia stories. The ideal candidate will be have strong visual design skills, design research skills, an innovative approach that breeds new thinking, a strong understanding of graphic design (type, color, layout, composition, motion graphics), a current understanding of the Web evolution, trends and current approaches, an understanding of Web technology, and an ability to work collaboratively. A deep appreciation for great interactive design and a good sense of humor are required. Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Designer will: Conduct Design Research Participate in conducting trend, design, competitive, and qualitative research and presenting relevant findings to peers and managers, gather relevant data and capably represent his/her point of view. Create Initial Design Explorations Develop directions that reflect new, fresh and exciting approaches, a clear organization of information, and the willingness to take risks. The senior designer is expected to develop a broad range of interactive stories, and present his/her work with both confidence and adaptability. Working quickly and iteratively is a must; SRM is a very-fast paced environment. The designer should have an understanding of information architecture so that information and interactivity is incorporated in a clear and engaging way for the user. Refine Designs and Present them Create rapid and compelling prototypes of interactive stories using paper, images, Flash and other tools. Apply Problem Solving Skills The designer must have strong problem solving skills and be able to overcome barriers that stand in his/her way. A 'can do' attitude is a must; the designer will constantly need to find ways to overcome challenges and solve problems. Create Static and Animated Solutions Employ an understanding of Flash, CSS, DHTML and other client-side design and technology solutions in order to create innovative and compelling content that leads the industry in engagement, collaboration and fun-factor. Present Must present his/her work well and defend it in both small and large meetings. Strong persuasive skills and an ability to influence are required. Flexibility and Collaboration Must be flexible, and challenge-oriented, able to excel in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong collaborative skills and be able to accept and thrive on good direction from other sources. Must bring a spirit of teamwork to their projects. Job Qualifications General Skills: • Outstanding creative, visual design, and technical skills • Strong communication skills and client orientation (including interaction with teams and other departments) • Excellent people and project management skills • Expertise in negotiating with other functional areas as well as externals Specialized Skills: • Thorough understanding of Graphic Design and Web Design • Conceptual research and design skills • An ability to create Photoshop comps of stories, web pages and more • Expert knowledge of CS4 (with an emphasis on Photoshop and InDesign). • A working knowledge of Flash and HTML is a plus • Experience in animation a plus. • Strong working knowledge of creative team dynamics • Strong working knowledge of corporate team dynamics • Skilled in communicating constructive criticism while inspiring Experience • Candidates will have at least 4 years of visual design experience Education • A Bachelors Degree or advanced degree in Graphic Design or other related areas from an Arts College or accredited University Please send resume and salary requirement to jimgaines@storyrivermedia.comFall Web Intern: National Geographic Traveler
National Geographic Traveler Magazine is seeking a fall intern to assist with the design and production of the magazine's website (traveler.nationalgeographic.com). ••This is a hands-on program with terrific opportunities for creative thinking and tackling real-world projects. The intern will work closely with a talented and dedicated group of editors, art directors, and picture editors to help develop content and produce the magazine's online edition for each issue. ••Though the job requires some programming of pages, assisting with photo research, and creating photo galleries, the position can be tailored to meet the needs of specific areas of interest or expertise the intern may have, such as Social Media, Interactive Graphics, Video, Blogging, or Web Design.Art Director
Foreign Policy magazine, a two-time National Magazine Award winner with a strong visual identity, is searching for an art director. The ideal candidate would have at least five years' design experience, a passionate desire to translate big ideas about the world to a wide audience, and a keen interest in web as well as print design. The art director supervises a team of two staff designers and cultivates and works closely with a network of freelance photographers and illustrators. With overall responsibility for the look and feel of FP, the art director plays a key role in the editorial process, personally conceives of and designs important pieces in the magazine and is an experienced manager. Experience with web design and a strong familiarity with technology are strongly desired.