Chief Art Director, Scientific American

Job Description: Scientific American is looking for a Chief Art Director to manage print and digital design at one of the most respected brands in media. You’ll be a key player in shaping the creative direction of all our varied products, helping a 180-year-old brand –the longest-running continually published magazine in the country– establish its identity for the next two centuries.

The Chief Art Director oversees the entire creative process from concept to execution, ensuring that every magazine page and image reflects our voice and engages our audience. They must be a skilled manager, able to juggle several projects and freelancers on tight deadlines, and be comfortable laying out a page or sketching a cover concept.

Candidates for the position must understand the nuances of print magazine design (we’re looking for InDesign power users) and have a keen eye for typography, photography, and user experience. The director should be eager to collaborate with editors, photographers, and other designers to produce visually stunning layouts.

The ideal candidate combines classic taste with edgy thinking; they’re excited to push creative boundaries but understand the importance of history. They love science, nature, and technology, and they’re passionate about making something meaningful.

This role is based in our New York office on a hybrid working model. 

Responsibilities: 

• Overseeing the design of content for both print and digital platforms

• Brainstorming and designing print covers, features, and packages

• Working with editors on visually-driven story ideas

• Collaborating with staff and freelancers to produce photos and illustrations

• Managing a budget and ensuring that projects are completed on time 

Job Requirements:
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential 

• Experience in creative design and direction at a consumer media outlet

• Expertise in graphic design, typography, photography, and other visual elements

• Ability to manage complex projects and communicate effectively

• Ability to develop creative strategies, solve design challenges, and adapt to changing needs

• Understanding of journalistic principles, editorial workflows, and the media landscape

• Experience with design software, especially InDesign, and other relevant tools.

Desirable

• Experience in science or technology journalism

• Experience at a print magazine

• A strong network of freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and artists

• A graduate degree in design or fine arts

• A passion for all things science

City: New York (Hybrid)

State/Country: New York

Benefits: Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k) with company match and contribution

• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

• Multiple Life insurance options

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Assistance

• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

• An array of Employee Social Networks 

US Annualized Base Salary: $135,000 - 150,00 The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Company: Springer Nature

About Our Company:
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.

About the Brand
Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. and the leading authoritative publication for science and technology in the general media. Together with scientificamerican.com and eight local language editions around the world, it reaches more than nine million readers. Scientific American is published by Springer Nature. Visit scientificamerican.com and follow @ScientificAmerican / @Sciam

How to Apply: https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SpringerNatureCareers/job/New-York/Chief-of-Design--Scientific-American_JR104501

Assistant Photo Editor, Washingtonian

Job Description: Washingtonian is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented Assistant Photo Editor to join its creative department. For 60 years, the award-winning city magazine for the Washington area has been a home for groundbreaking feature writing, essential service journalism, and arresting visual storytelling. Our creative department plays a central role in that legacy, and this is an opportunity to shape the look of the brand while growing your own editorial voice. You’ll report directly to the Director of Creative and work closely with editors, designers, and photographers.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities include:

• Extensive and creative photo research for front and back of book and feature stories as needed

• Commissioning and producing photography for the magazine including portrait, still life and reportage

• Clearing rights and permissions for all images and talent, as necessary

• Gathering credit and caption information

• Working with design/production teams during the proofing process to submit images for color and retouching

• Sourcing and pitching new photographers, artists and photo essay ideas

• Processing invoices and keeping track of budgets

• Opportunities for shooting editorial stories for print and/or web

• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Creative

Qualifications:

• BA/BS and 1–3 years of experience in photo editing, photo research, photojournalism, or agency work (a strong internship or freelance portfolio can count)

• Expert in Photoshop; comfortable in InDesign and InCopy

• Deep understanding of usage rights, licensing, model releases, and negotiating fees

• Highly organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping the ball

• Excellent communicator who thrives in a small, collaborative, fast-paced team

• Bonus points: you shoot your own work, have D.C.-area contacts, or bring a unique visual perspective

Type of Job: Photo

City: NW

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full-Time

Benefits: Three weeks of vacation, increasing with tenure. Five days of sick leave. Parental leave. Matching 401K/Roth. Medical, dental, vision insurance. Life/AD and short-term disability, plus voluntary long-term disability insurance. SmartBenefits program.

Company: Washingtonian Magazine

About Our Company: Washingtonian is the monthly magazine of the nation’s capital. It ranks highly in market penetration among all city and regional magazines, with a paid circulation of 90,000+. Washingtonian is one of the nation’s most respected and successful magazines, winning five National Magazine Awards, as well as SPD and CRMA awards.

Contact Name: Anna Savvidis

Contact Email: designjobs@washingtonian.com

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter, résumé, and samples (no larger than 10MB) or a link to your online portfolio to designjobs@washingtonian.com with ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR in the subject line.

Photo Editor, National Geographic

Job Description: National Geographic is seeking a Photo Editor to research, curate, and edit visual content for our most visible platforms, with a focus on digital stories and short form print & digital features. This role requires a strong eye for photography, a digital-first mindset, and the ability to think creatively about visual storytelling.

The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of working photographers, strong industry relationships, and a passion for authentic photography. An understanding of production and art direction, as well as an eye for global photojournalism, is essential. This position involves administrative tasks common to production roles, daily digital responsibilities, and a collaborative team approach. Resourcefulness, time management, reliability, and the ability to be a team player are vital.

In addition to editing, the Photo Editor will pitch compelling visual story ideas and contribute content concepts that align with National Geographic’s mission. Responsibilities include commissioning photographers, photo research, asset retrieval, managing releases, captions, metadata, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all platforms.

If you care deeply about topics like wildlife, history, nature, science, and travel—and want to help uphold the excellence that defines National Geographic—this role offers an opportunity to work on meaningful projects with a team dedicated to world-class storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Photographic Research: Research, curate, and license photography for all platforms, with a focus on our digital platforms; and to provide support on workflow, billing, contracts, and other photo logistics. Ensure that budgets and deadlines are met; caption information is gathered and disseminated; verify credit line; check image veracity when in question; and make images available for broader use across platforms.

• Digital Production: Design and build stories in CMS with eye to strong visual pacing.

• Research and pitch visually innovative and original uses of existing images and packages, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.

• Photo Production: Collaborate with staff photographers on portraiture, reportage, conceptual, or still life; work with ideas and photographers in the studio or on location.

The hiring range for this position in Washington DC is $79,400 to $106,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with photo research or photo editing

• Excellent visual taste and a wide-range of knowledge about and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism

• Enthusiasm to collaborate on new ideas, ability to think in fresh ways about how to best represent our stories visually

• Drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation

• Proven deep, expedient research skills (with agencies, individual contributors, archives, libraries, social media)

• Strong communication and collaborative abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

• Ability to multitask and to balance short and long lead deadlines

• Self-motivated and resourceful

• Ability to negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third parties

• Proficiency with content management systems, Adobe products, Photo Mechanic, and all social media platforms

• College Degree in Photo, journalism, science, history, art, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

Some experience with / knowledge of National Geographic’s core subject areas (wildlife, history and/or archaeology, nature, science, and travel) strongly preferred. Photojournalism degree a plus, but not required

*Please submit your website/portfolio!

Type of Job: Photo

City: Washington

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full-Time

Company: National Geographic

About Our Company:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

How to Apply: To Apply: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/washington/photo-editor-national-geographic/391/88808545088

Designer, Washingtonian

Job Description: Washingtonian is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented Designer to join its creative department. For 60 years, the award-winning city magazine for the Washington area has been a home for groundbreaking feature writing, essential service journalism, and arresting visual storytelling. We're looking for someone who can contribute fresh ideas and execute compelling visuals to help elevate the magazine's design across print and digital platforms. The Designer will report directly to the Director of Creative and collaborate daily on all areas of brand development.

Job Requirements:

Core Responsibilities:

• Assisting in brainstorming and designing the FOB and BOB, service packages, and some features under the mentorship of the Design Director

• Supporting the management of workflow for design projects, including collaboration with staff and freelance contributors

• Working closely with editors and the Director of Creative to develop visually-driven story ideas and layouts

• Helping select cost-effective solutions for design elements and illustrations while staying within departmental budgets

• Helping execute designs across all brand platforms, including print, web, and Custom Media publications

• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Creative

Additional Contributions:

• Thriving in an unrestrained creative environment, bringing insightful ideas to the table while supporting team initiatives

• Collaborating with a talented team of designers, photo editors, and staff photographers to maintain high visual standards

• Utilizing skills in typography, illustration, and photography to enhance page layouts and story telling

• Enjoying the collaborative energy of a fast-paced magazine team

• In addition to strong design skills, our ideal Designer would show enthusiasm for growing their network of artists and photographers to support exciting visual content.

Qualifications

• Skilled print and digital designer with strong attention to detail and a passion for typography, design, illustration, and photography

• Proven ability to juggle multiple stories and sections simultaneously while maintaining meticulous organization, strong time-management skills, and consistently meeting tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate lively and effectively in a fast-paced environment

• 3-5 years of experience in magazine or editorial design, with a focus on complex page layouts

• Proficiency in InDesign required; experience with K4 or web-based graphic design a plus

• Experience creating quick-turnaround informational graphics, charts, maps, or small spot illustrations in-house is a strong plus

• Comfortable and enthusiastic about using generative AI tools when appropriate to speed ideation, create reference imagery, or produce in-house elements

• A true team player with a keen eye for visual storytelling and a love of editorial collaboration

• Strong network of industry connections with illustrators, designers, and photographers is a bonus

Type of Job: Design

City: NW

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401k match, Life/AD&D and short-term disability, plus voluntary long-term disability insurance, Three weeks of vacation, Five days of sick leave

Company: Washingtonian

About Our Company: Washingtonian is the monthly magazine of the nation's capital. It ranks highly in market penetration among all city and regional magazines, with a paid circulation of 100,000+. Washingtonian is one of the nation's most respected and successful magazines, winning five National Magazine Awards, as well as SPD and CRMA awards.

Contact Name: Anna Savvidis

Contact Email: designjobs@washingtonian.com

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter, résumé, and your portfolio showcasing editorial layouts (no larger than 10MB) and/or a link to your online portfolio to designjobs@washingtonian.com with 'Designer' in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates may complete a brief design test.

Visual Designer, Temporary, ProPublica

Job Description: ProPublica is seeking a creative and organized designer to bring our evolving visual brand to life. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining compelling visual materials that connect with audiences across all our platforms and channels.

You will be responsible for designing and supporting a wide range of compelling assets that advance our mission — from marketing campaigns and event materials to donor-facing reports. This role will work closely with teams across the organization — including audience, communications and development/fundraising — to ensure we have a cohesive, inspiring and effective experience across the brand. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who excels at managing multiple projects from concept to completion and who will champion design excellence in a mission-driven environment.

This is a two-year, time-limited role and will report to the design director. This job is full time on a temporary, two-year basis, and it includes benefits. ProPublica is based in New York, but we’re open to remote candidates. We have offices in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Chicago; Austin, Texas; Phoenix; and Berkeley, California. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a person’s experience, accomplishment and location. ProPublica is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them, but we will continue to consider candidates as long as the posting remains live on our site.

Questions? Send an email to talent@propublica.org.  No phone calls, please.

Job Requirements:

Core Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design a variety of assets, primarily for digital platforms, including marketing materials, reports, social media posts and more.

• Ensure ProPublica’s brand is represented cohesively across third-party surfaces, such as Instagram, Apple News, email newsletters and other social platforms.

• Create and maintain a central library of reusable brand design templates, components and documentation for various teams, including social media graphics, newsletter assets, podcast art, event materials and presentations.

• Collaborate across teams to understand project goals, provide design solutions and deliver effective, on-brand creative. Communicate effectively and navigate feedback from various stakeholders in a professional and constructive manner.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, seeking feedback, meeting deadlines and working independently. 

• Work with external vendors, such as printers and suppliers, to ensure high-quality production and delivery of physical materials.

Skills Required

• Minimum of five years of professional graphic design experience, preferably at a news organization, mission-driven nonprofit or at a design/branding agency.

• A portfolio demonstrating design excellence, including a strong grasp of typography, composition and color.

• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Google Workspace (Docs and Slides).

• Proven experience designing a wide range of digital and print materials while strictly adhering to and championing brand guidelines.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to articulate design concepts and incorporate feedback constructively.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other designers and across multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience managing relationships with print vendors and preparing production-ready files.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Ability to travel, as necessary, for team meetings and training.

Nice to Have

• Experience creating illustration, custom type/lettering or motion graphics (e.g., After Effects, Premiere).

• Knowledge of basic HTML and CSS and publishing systems such as WordPress or Squarespace

Type of Job: Visual Design

City: New York

State/Country: New York

Duration: Contract (Freelance)

Company: ProPublica

About Our Company: ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account.

How to Apply: https://grnh.se/1q9dg7d56us

Print Magazine Designer (Freelance), Pentagram

Job Description: Pentagram is seeking an experienced, mid-level magazine designer to help our team produce a quarterly print publication for a high-profile client. This would be a freelance position requiring about 4 weeks of full-time work per issue, and a commitment to work on at least 4 issues a year. The first two assignments would take place from January through March 2026 (with a few weeks off in February). Schedules do shift occasionally, so flexibility is a must. Work can be done in our New York office, or remotely during U.S. business hours, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Concept, design, and lay out 10-16 feature articles over a 4-week period, using brand styles and templates.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams on photo selection and revisions.

• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions with creative and editorial staff, presenting concepts and layouts to leadership.

• Flow copy, adjust layouts as needed, and prepare pages for production.

Job Requirements: The ideal graphic designer should possess the following qualifications:

• A strong portfolio showcasing magazine or publication design experience

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop

• Familiarity preparing files for print publication

• The ability to meet multiple (often tight) deadlines

• Excellent collaboration skills

• Attention to detail

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed

• An interest in the entertainment industry, particularly film and television

Type of Job: Design, Graphic Design, Art Direction

City: New York or Remote

State/Country: NY or Remote

Duration: Freelance, ongoing for 4 weeks at a time, 4+ times per year

Company: Pentagram

About Our Company: Pentagram is a multi-disciplinary, independently owned design studio, where 23 partners work independently and collaboratively to shape the future of design. Guided by curiosity and intellect, we create work that redefines ideas, shifts perceptions, and leaves an imprint across disciplines and industries.

Every designer at Pentagram works on a team led by one of our partners. This means each gets the experience of working in a small, hands-on setting with access to the resources of a large, international firm. The design teams are augmented by project managers and administrators, all of whom support Pentagram's design-led ethos. If this way of working appeals to you, please consider joining us.

Contact Name: Virginia Shannon

Contact Email: virginia.shannon@pentagram.com

How to Apply: Please send an email and portfolio of print editorial work to virginia.shannon@pentagram.com