Senior Digital Designer, Texas Monthly

Job Description: Texas Monthly is looking for an experienced designer who can art direct and create graphics, illustrations, animations, and visual solutions for editorial stories. This designer is multidisciplinary and able to design across a range of platforms. They will report to the design director.

Job Requirements: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create original art for website
• Develop, design, and build web-only features using CMS tools and occasional HTML/CSS features
• Assist in photo assigning and research, primarily for web projects
• Assign original illustration, as needed
• Translate print content to website
• Contribute to the development and strong visual identity of TM online properties, channels, and products
• Offer feedback and direction on editorial videos
• Stay ahead of the curve on design and web trends and educate others on best practices

Successful candidates possess the following skills/abilities:

• Keen eye for photography and illustration
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task as well as work under pressure and maintain a calm attitude
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe CS, WordPress, HTML/CSS, and Sketch
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects a plus

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BFA in visual arts, journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Type of Job: Digital Design

City: Austin

Region: Texas

Duration: Full-time

Company: Texas Monthly

About Our Company: Since 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues such as politics, criminal justice, the environment, industry, and education. Often referred to as “the National Magazine of Texas,” Texas Monthly is known for smart, literary journalism and in-depth investigative reporting that illuminates issues of public policy and drives the discussion of what’s important in the Lone Star State. Additionally, Texas Monthly continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful recommendations.

Benefits: Texas Monthly offers a strong benefits package, including competitive health, dental, and life insurance.

Contact Name: Laura Pulido

Contact Email: resumes@texasmonthly.com

How to Apply: If you are a qualified candidate and interested in this position we encourage you to apply. Please email a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to resumes@texasmonthly.com with the job title in the subject line.

Associate Art Director, Atlanta Magazine Custom Media

Job Description: Atlanta magazine is currently seeking a skilled, hard-working, self-motivated individual to handle multiple graphic design projects in the magazine’s custom media division. Atlanta Magazine Custom Media (AMCM) publishes a portfolio of titles that includes Southbound, our biannual regional travel magazine; the official Georgia Travel Guide; Peachtree Papers, the quarterly magazine of the Junior League of Atlanta; as well as a number of other arts and culture programs and several travel publications, including visitors guides, attractions brochures, and maps. 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the sales department and editors to create concepts and design special advertising sections for Atlanta magazine
• Creating print and digital ads for Atlanta magazine, the company website, and custom products
• Producing sales and marketing collateral
• Serving as project manager and working with clients, editors, and design director to design layouts for custom publications
• Designing features and departments for Southbound magazine
• Researching and hiring photographers and illustrators for projects
• Art directing photo shoots
• Preparing files for print and reviewing proofs
• Working under the direction of the editorial director and design director

Job Requirements: Successful candidates will possess the following skills/abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to juggle multiple priorities, plan ahead, and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative nature, as the associate art director will be a part of a larger creative team, including the editorial director, design director, staff editors, contract editors, photographers, and illustrators
• Experience with pre-press, color correction, and production

Education/Experience: BA/BFA in graphic design or visual arts and 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience; publishing background is a plus

Type of Job: Design

City: Atlanta

Region: Southeastern United States

Duration: Full-time

Company: Atlanta magazine, LLC (Hour Media)

About Our Company: Atlanta magazine is owned and operated by Hour Media, a Michigan-based multi-media company which publishes and produces 132 magazines and custom titles, 37 consumer websites, and 65 shows and events throughout the United States. The company is recognized as an influential publisher of city, regional and custom publications, including the marquee titles, Hour Detroit, Minnesota Monthly, Sacramento magazine, Orange Coast, Los Angeles magazine, Atlanta magazine, Cincinnati magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Naples Illustrated. The company has offices in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Ohio, with over 300 employees across the country.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and vacation

Contact Email: AMCMHR@atlantamagazine.com

How to Apply: Please email a cover letter, a resume, and a link to an online portfolio to AMCMHR@atlantamagazine.com. No phone calls or walk-ins accepted.

Design Intern, Reader's Digest

Job Description: This internship is perfect for a recent grad or soon-to be grad. Here at Reader's Digest, we are committed to a helping young talent reach their potential while gaining valuable real-world publishing experience. 

TMB, our parent company, is an “Employer of Choice” for early-career talent by providing a robust, engaging, and valuable working experience to high-potential graphic designers, video or photo editors, writers, and editors. This position is located in our White Plains office and is a paid position.

Job Requirements: Reader’s Digest is looking for a graphic designer who is ready and eager for a hands-on full-time, 35 hours/week for 12 weeks (or more) apprenticeship in publishing. Working with the print team, this intern will assist the creative director, art director and production manager in a range of duties crucial to the publication of Reader’s Digest magazine and books. Responsibilities will include designing front and back of book departments, contributing art ideas for magazine articles, photo research, and various production duties such as setting up issues and maintaining the art wall. He or she will also support the editorial staff with administrative tasks related to the functioning of a fast-paced media company. There is also a chance to work on features and enhance your portfolio!

Requirements:

• Student position in magazine or newspaper publishing or previous internship at either a print or digital publication
• Coursework in graphic design, digital media, or ongoing work on a student publication (digital or print) or personal work
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Type of Job: Design

City: White Plains

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: Reader's Digest

About Our Company: Trusted Media Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits: Paid

How to Apply: Apply through this link. You cover letter should include a reference to the SPD job board. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=52eb89fe-0332-4560-892f-ce67566c81ab&jobId=226281&lang=en_US&source=CC2&ccId=19000101_000001

Art Director, Foreign Affairs

Job Description: The Art Director of Foreign Affairs magazine is responsible for overseeing all aspects of design and layout in Foreign Affairs and ForeignAffairs.com. Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

*Candidates should submit a link to their portfolio in their application materials.

Job Requirements: 

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with the editors to conceptualize the magazine’s covers, commissioning illustrators or designers to execute them, and overseeing the process from sketches to final art
• Overseeing the layout and design of the print magazine 
• Consulting on the design and layout of ForeignAffairs.com and other digital/multimedia content
• Selecting and editing photos
• Producing and/or sourcing infographics and maps 
• Managing the relationship with our printer on issues involving layout, color correction, and so on
• Serving as the point person for a potential print redesign

Qualifications

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, with mastery of InDesign and Photoshop
• Technical understanding of both print and digital design
• At least four years experience in art direction and design, primarily in magazine publishing
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field (at minimum)
• An impressive portfolio showcasing deep art direction experience
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into graphic visualizations
• Connections to/relationships with a large pool of freelance illustrators and designers
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative (and inspiring) manner
• Clear communication and presentation skills

Type of Job: Art Director

City: New York City

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: Foreign Affairs

About Our Company: Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. It is now a multiplatform media organization with a print magazine, a website, a mobile site, various apps and social media feeds, an event business, and more. Foreign Affairs is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a non-profit and nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to improving the understanding of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs through the free exchange of ideas.

About CFR:
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

How to Apply: Please click the following link in order to begin an online application: https://careers-foreignaffairs-cfr.icims.com/jobs/1346/art-director%2c-foreign-affairs/job?mobile=false&width=1200&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Art Director, The Daily Front Row

Job Description: The Daily Front Row is seeking a freelance Art Director. You will be working directly with our Creative Director as well as an art dept of 1-2 other designers during shipping, and a photo editor. Responsibilities include designing editorial layouts as well as marketing and event collateral for Daily events.

Job Requirements: You should be able to work quickly as the pace is fast, have strong organizational skills, and an eye for fashion. Ideally someone with previous fashion experience who is familiar with the industry and its players. Enthusiasm and a sense of humor also a big plus. We are a small, fun group, and highly collaborative.

Availability is required for the following dates: August 21-24, August 27-31, September 4-12 (including weekend of the 8th and 9th) and September 13th.

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Freelance

Company: The Daily Front Row

About Our Company: Printed publication & online fashion news source for the latest fashion industry news, fashion trends, and fashion designers.

Contact Name: Dean Quigley

Contact Email: jobs@dailyfrontrow.com

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and link to online portfolio.

Designer, People Magazine

Job Description: 

The job: 
A Designer will join the People Magazine art department; a team of collaborative, award-winning, passionate art directors and photo editors who love producing innovative, smart, and engaging visuals in a fast-paced, news-centric environment on a weekly basis. Newbie with big dreams and goals? This entry level position has enormous access and growth potential. Only seriously skilled and passionate candidates will be considered.

You will: 

• Design innovative, dynamic pages for the print magazine and our print publication offshoots.
• Attend photo selects, proactively conceptualize and organize images in fresh ways on your pages while working directly with editors on creative, intelligent design solutions.
• Assist our senior art directors on larger projects, as well as take on special issues and packages yourself.
• Report to the Design Director on day-to-day management of workload and output.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• You earned: BFA in graphic design or similar degree. 
• You acquired: 2-4 years (or more) of Editorial design experience on print publications. Experience on tablet, apps, promotions, and or marketing and advertising will be considered if the work is in alignment with the aesthetic bar we set for our brand.
• You have: A superb understanding of, and passion for, conceptual typography and design principles. You have amazing taste, and strive for winning design awards.
• You know: All the ins and outs of InDesign. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop hugely valued. Knowledge of Woodwing and Elvis is a ideal but can be trained on site.
• You are: Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. A person who stays back to finish all work, and sees through your projects to perfected end. 
• You have: A collaborative, good-natured disposition and take all high stress in stride. You are flexible, with a gift for proactive problem solving under pressure in a high velocity work environment. You have also a keen sense of when your assistance is needed and you offer to help out wherever and whenever you can.
• You possess: A true passion for the content People magazine creates: Celebrity, Entertainment, Human Interest, Crime, News and World events, Fashion, Beauty, Food, Travel, Décor and an unabashed pop culture awareness and delight. You will be quizzed!!

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Full Time

Company: People @ Meredith

About Our Company: PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism in 1974; today it is the world’s most successful and popular magazine. Each week, the PEOPLE brand brings 81 million* consumers the latest news, exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on the most compelling people of our time. In addition to unparalleled access to the entertainment community, the stories of real-life “Heroes Among Us” remain an essential component of PEOPLE’s editorial approach. PEOPLE.com is the premier web destination for celebrity news, photos, style and entertainment coverage.

Benefits: Full

Contact Name: Andrea Dunham

Contact Email: andrea.dunham@peoplemag.com

How to Apply: Send a letter of interest along with a PDF of your resume and samples of your work and/or link to your website. No need to follow up, you will be contacted if there is interest. If you are contacted for further inquiry, we'll ask that you supply two professional references; one from an art manager and one from an editor with whom you’ve worked closely.