Senior Designer, Scholastic

Job Description: A Senior Designer is needed to fill a role at Scholastic National Partnerships (SNP), a content studio within Scholastic that creates supplemental educational materials for government, non-profit, and corporate clients, tapping into the power of Scholastic's educational expertise that shapes learning today.

A Typical Day's Activities Include: 
• Creating attractive and effective designs for a wide range of educational media including classroom materials, posters, custom magazines, websites, interactive games, videos, ads, and emails.
• Communicating with senior team members to receive feedback
• Supporting the team throughout the execution of projects

Job Requirements:
• Excellent design skills with 4–8 years of related design experience
• Great InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator skills
• Experience with WoodWing/SmartConnection a plus 
• A passion for working in the education space as well as client services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on several different projects at a time and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to see projects through from inception to production regardless of project size
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• An ability to find creative solutions to team and client feedback.
• A "let's do this" kind of attitude

Type of Job: Digital and Print Design

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time Freelance

Company: Scholastic

About Our Company: Scholastic National Partnerships (SNP) is an educational content studio that harnesses our team members’ talents and expertise to create quality supplemental classroom materials. We build relationships with mission-aligned clients that bring value to Scholastic and spark joy and discovery in the classroom. With the content we create, we strive to empower students to learn new things, lead more fulfilling lives, and be better citizens of the world. Learn more about our work at scholastic.com/nationalpartnerships/

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 99 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at scholastic.com.

Benefits: Benefits such as health care, paid sick days, commuter tax benefits and a 401K plan are offered through the staffing agency.

Contact Name: Stephen Christensen

Contact Email: schristensen@scholastic.com

How to Apply: Email schristensen@scholastic.com with your resume and a link to your portfolio or PDFs of your work.

Art Director, Variety

Job Description: Variety is seeking a passionate and collaborative Art Director who will help define and produce our weekly magazine. The ideal candidate will work alongside our Editorial team to translate complex stories and ideas into amazing and award-winning designs. This role is based in Los Angeles. 

Responsibilities:
• Design key features and news sections, often under tight deadlines
• Commission and art direct original illustrations and photography
• Negotiate fees, manage contracts and paperwork for assignments made
• Produce graphics and data visualizations
• Contribute to critiques and offer constructive feedback in a collaborative environment
• Color correct and prepare artwork for publication
• Conduct daily meetings with the Creative Director to schedule the team's plan each day
• Send out weekly emails with team assignments
• Manage individual team members' workloads
• Work closely with the team on overall aesthetics

Job Requirements:
• Recruit freelance talent as needed
• Ability to illustrate abstract concepts is a plus
• A strong passion for typography is essential
• A solid knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is required

Type of Job: Design, Art Direction

City: Los Angeles

Region: CA

Duration: Full-time

Company: Variety

About Our Company: 

About Variety: 
Recognized and respected throughout the world as the definitive voice of the entertainment industry, Variety has been the premier source of entertainment news for over a century. Since 1905, the most influential leaders and decision makers in entertainment have turned to Variety for timely, credible and straightforward news, analysis and perspective — taking our readers behind the cameras, curtains and screens of film, television, theatre and digital media with our unique, award-winning combination of breaking news reporting, insightful deep dive think pieces and engaging, must-read feature spotlights. Variety’s commitment to our community- covering its successes and failures in equal measure- is unparalleled both domestically, in our US entertainment capitals, and abroad, across the rapidly changing international entertainment landscape.

About the Company:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 180 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com.

How to Apply: https://pmc.com/careers-listing?gnk=job&gni=8a78859f6859e59001687ca241ba11e5&gns=SPD

Freelance Junior Designer, WWD

Job Description: The Junior Designer’s primary responsibility will be the Digital Daily, but also include the .com and bimonthly print magazine Beauty Inc. WWD operates on a news cycle and requires an individual who can think on their feet and troubleshoot visual solutions. We cover subjects ranging from breaking fashion news, designer profiles, conceptual business stories, to fashion editorials, beauty trends, menswear and financial reporting. You will be working closely with all departments of the newsroom.

Job Requirements: This is for Fashion Week coverage. February 5th- February 14th with possibility for full time. Will include some late night shifts. 

  • Enthusiastic designer with strong attention to detail and love of type

  • 1+ years of editorial design experience (internships count)

  • Excellent communication skills and experience talking through editorial ideas in a lively, collaborative environment

  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure handling multiple projects

  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

  • An interest in fashion preferred

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Freelance to Full-time

Company: WWD

About Our Company: 

About WWD:
Often referred to as “the fashion bible,” WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, socialites, and trend-makers. WWD’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital media company, publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003.

About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 180 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com.

Contact Name: Jessica Sarro

Contact Email: jsarro@wwd.com

How to Apply: Please send a link to an online portfolio or work samples in order to be considered for the position.

Designers for new digital travel initiative, The Washington Post

Job Description: The Washington Post seeks two designers for a new digital travel initiative. These roles require well-rounded visual journalists who can design, illustrate and art-direct across platforms.

Job Requirements: We are looking for designers who are excited about travel journalism. Successful candidates must be highly organized and able to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment. These designers will be expected to design or illustrate social images for several stories, plan Instagram posts and work on longer-term projects. Designers will work closely with the rest of our team, so a collaborative spirit is a must.

Ideal candidates will have a portfolio demonstrating a strong use of typography and photography, the creation of original illustration and experience directing illustrators. Front-end development skills would be a plus.

This job is based in our Washington newsroom and is not eligible for remote work.

Type of Job: Digital editorial design

City: Washington

Region: DC

Duration: Full-time

Company: The Washington Post

About Our Company: The Washington Post is one of America's major daily newspapers.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, a cover letter explaining your strengths and a PDF portfolio with six relevant examples of recent work to Amanda Finnegan (Amanda.finnegan@washpost.com), Amy King (amy.king@washpost.com), Christopher Meighan (christopher.meighan@washpost.com), and Tracy Grant (tracy.grant@washpost.com) by Feb. 1. Please use the subject line “Travel Designer: Your Name.”

Freelance Art Director, Food Network Magazine

Job Description: Food Network Magazine is looking for a freelance mid-level art director for a one to two month commitment. We’re a fast-paced but fun and energetic group (and there will be snacks!) The candidate will contribute to designing all sections of the magazine independently as well as being a team player.

Job Requirements: Must be comfortable working with editors on projects from concept to completion. Experience directing photo shoots is a plus (working on food shoots an additional plus). Must have full knowledge of page production, color mark-up and preflighting final InDesign files.

Type of Job: Print Design

City: New York

Region: NY

Duration: Freelance

Company: Hearst

About Our Company: Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with 25 U.S. titles and close to 300 international editions. Hearst Magazines also publishes 19 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hearst Magazines UK.

Contact Name: Ian Doherty

Contact Email: idoherty@hearst.com

How to Apply: Email resume and PDF samples.

Art Director, American Way Magazine

Job Description: We’re looking for someone with flair and creative passion. They must have a friendly can-do attitude, be inclusive with their ideas and deliver great content. The position is deadline-driven, so they must be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, across multiple titles. 

Responsibilities
You will be:
• art directing and leading the design of all creative for the American Airlines account
• working with the picture desk to organize all photoshoots and image call-ins
• art directing photoshoots where needed
• working closely with the editors to plan and execute each magazine
• working with in-house and overseas production teams to ensure delivery of designed files in a timely manner 
• managing the creative budget

Job Requirements:

Skills
A successful candidate must have:
• minimum 8-years experience art directing
• proficiency with InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• have a great contacts book
• strong background in commissioning illustrators and photographers
• experience working across multi-platforms

Compensation
What we offer:
• Competitive salary 
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance and 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Great working environment

Type of Job: Design, Print, Art Direction

City: Miami

Region: Coral Gables

Duration: Full-time

Company: Ink Publishing

About Our Company: Ink, the world’s largest travel media company, is looking for a motivated and dynamic Art Director to join our award-winning team on the American Airlines account. Publications include main-cabin American Way, Spanish/Portuguese Nexos and premium cabin Celebrated Living.

Benefits: Competitive Salary, Medical, Vision, Dental and Life insurance, 401k, paid vacation

Contact Name: Ara Baez

Contact Email: ara.baez@ink-global.com

How to Apply: Please send your resume and link to your previous work to ara.baez@ink-global.com