Freelance Designer, Fairchild Fashion Media

Job Description: Fairchild Fashion Media, a division of Penske Media Corp., is looking for a freelance designer to work with our New York office team. In this fast-paced integrated editorial, marketing and experiential environment, the designer will create unique and compelling print and digital designs and collateral on a wide-ranging scope of programs and platforms.

This position will report directly to the Creative Director.

You will:

• Assist with design, production and printing of editorial, reports, advertising and marketing promotional campaigns, sales materials, and program/event collateral and signage

• Coordinate projects including native advertising executions, conceptual mocks, email blasts, digital advertising units, engaging sharable social content, and branded print and digital content

• Work with the brand’s team to manage the workflow of designated projects

• Maintain a good source of creative resources

Job Requirements:
You have:  

• Related BA/BS degree and 1+ year’s related work experience

• Thorough knowledge of conceptual design—both for the digital and print market, including the production processes and procedures

• Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite; PP and AE knowledge a plus

• Knowledge of UX best practices, html/CSS, and product/prototype software [Sketch, Xd, etc…]

• Ability to set and manage multiple concurrent projects and meet their deadlines

• Proven people and project management/organizational skills; able to work in a team environment and within flexible work parameters

• Must have excellent communication skills

• Must have your own computer and relevant software to work mostly offsite

• Must be flexible to attend onsite meetings if required

Type of Job: Freelance Designer

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Freelance

Company: Fairchild Fashion Media / PMC

About Our Company: 
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 brands, visit pmc.com.

How to Apply: https://pmc.com/careers-listing/

Senior Designer, HBR Magazine

Job Description: With minimal oversight and guidance, the senior designer should be able to create brand appropriate packaging and design in line with the established creative vision, for all pages and templates within the HBR magazine and its affiliated products. In addition to 6 regular issues of HBR, the senior designer will play a critical strategic role in managing the design and production of 4 single topic issue magazines (under the OnPoint brand) and the occasional SIP (Special Issue). 

Responsibilities include: 
• concept and ideation,
• stakeholder communication, 
• defining and attending meetings, 
• visual research, 
• creative assignments, 
• digital planning, 
• designing pages and templates 
• production mark ups and color correction, 
• purchasing, billing and invoicing,
• identifying, managing, directing and supporting external freelance designers 

They should have a high level of competency working in InDesign and K4 publishing software, and an ability to work with some level of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. They should have a minimum 5+ years of print art direction and design experience, ideally at an editorially driven publication. 

Digital: 
The magazine senior designer should have a deep understanding of how the print creative content scales into a variety of social and digital platforms. This may include assigning (or creating) supplementary animation and video, assigning alternate versions of art, and having a deep familiarity with sizes, aspect ratios and content requirements for relevant platforms and devices. 

Data Visualization: 
The senior designer should have a working knowledge of a variety of information graphics structures, be able to discern whether or not data and the underlying message will translate visually, be able to engage in conversations regarding the relevance of data visualization in the context of a story. 

Team Culture: 
We work in a collaborative community that, at its core, is defined by a friendly, collegial and respectful approach to what we do. The right candidate will be able to work directly with editors, authors, marketing, ad sales, senior management, and all other partners within the organization in a way that is constructive and fosters an environment of good will. 

They should be able to work independently and with autonomy, while also intuitively incorporating feedback into their work. They should be able to identify priorities, manage their time wisely and make effective and relevant decisions based on an understanding of the overall business and the goals of the editorial and creative teams. 

They should care deeply about quality and execution, have the ability to make compelling arguments in support of a vision, and have the maturity to see the value in multiple solutions and multiple points of view.

Job Requirements:

• 5 years experience as a print designer in a media and content company preferably in magazines or newspapers. 

• Must have advanced experience in Adobe InDesign and K4 publishing software, and some competency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Type of Job: Design

City: Boston, MA

Region: MA

Duration: Full-time

Company: Harvard Business Publishing

About Our Company: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

How to Apply: Please apply via this link: http://harvardbusiness.force.com/careers/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0x1Y000007BdISQA0&tSource=

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.”