Art Director, The Atlantic

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Job Description: The Atlantic is looking for an art director to join the newsroom. This person will create original illustrations for The Atlantic, with a focus on daily coverage and digital features. They will also commission and art direct assignments. The role may also include occasional work on special projects and the magazine.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of illustration and design for digital platforms, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced news environment. They should be highly collaborative but also able to work independently to complete tasks.

We are looking for a creative thinker—someone who brings an editorial voice through illustration and design, but is also excited about thinking outside the box in their approach and practice. They should ideally be skilled in digital and traditional mediums. They should also be detail-oriented, ensuring that all work meets The Atlantic’s design, production, and editorial standards. The role will at times include later night, weekend, and early morning work.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications of the ideal candidate:

  • 5+ years of experience working in editorial design, illustration, digital media, or other relevant fields

  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (experience with motion graphics and video editing preferred)

  • Familiarity with Figma preferred

  • A close attention to detail and the ability to multitask

  • Clear and concise communication skills

  • Experience in journalism or a news-related environment strongly preferred

Salary Minimum: $85,000; Salary Maximum: $100,000
This role is open to remote applicants.
This is a Guild position.

Type of Job: Digital, Art Director, Illustration

City: DC or Remote

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full Time

Company: The Atlantic

About Our Company: The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

How to Apply: Apply directly via; https://atlanticmedia.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Washington-DC---The-Wharf/Art-Director_R681-1