Art Director, Reader's Digest

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Job Description: Are you a deeply creative, highly experienced Art Director with great taste and killer typographic skills? Do you geek out on Netflix’s Art of Design series and follow the latest design trends? Do you correct your friends when they call something orange when it’s actually coral?

And yet, do you have a taste for vintage, an appreciation for time-tested content—coupled with a desire to keep it fresh? Do you remember reading your first copy of Reader’s Digest lying on your grandparents’ living room floor—and still love the way that memory makes you feel?

If so, we want you to join our creative team!

What you'll do...
• Partner with the Creative Director to evolve Reader’s Digest visual voice across the brand.
• Lead by example on our small but energetic team of designers and visual editors
• Manage and mentor less-experienced team members.
• Design innovative, dynamic pages for the print magazine.
• Be a collaborative editorial thinker who can roll up his/her sleeves and present solutions that best serve the reader.
• Conceptualize art solutions, art direct internal studio shoots, commission infographics, icons and photo collages—or better yet, do them yourself.
• Commission original illustrations for the magazine. Negotiate competitive use and re-use fees. Have the rolodex to make it happen.
• Ensure all pages are consistent—and on brand. This includes the monthly print magazine, Apple News+, digital versions and large print.
• Possess a deep knowledge of image processing and retouching, color correction, and CMYK pre-press and printing processes. Be comfortable marking up and reviewing proofs.

Job Requirements: We recently redesigned and are looking to improve and strengthen our multi-platform brand even further. We want a great thinker who enjoys collaborating and concepting with a team of like minds. Whether you are a seasoned Art Director or a Deputy ready to step up to the next level, we want to talk to you. As America's most trusted brand, we're all about being real, optimistic, authentic, inspiring and actionable. We hope you will be too.

Our ideal candidate has 8+ years of print magazine experience. Digital design experience (in a media context) is also on our wish list. This role reports directly to the Creative Director and has a key role in the art team.

What you'll bring...
• You have amazing taste and strive to design award-winning pages that put the reader first.
• You are a Creative Suite Ninja. You know all the ins and outs of InDesign, and your Illustrator and Photoshop skills are sharp and current.
• You are a quick study and have most likely already worked in K4, Woodwing, and Elvis, but are always happy to be trained in new systems.
• You are a master juggler with excellent organizational skills.
• You have a keen sense of when your help is needed, and you offer to help out wherever and whenever you can.
• You pivot easily and take stress in stride. You have gift for proactive problem-solving under pressure and enjoy thinking on your feet.
• You always read the story before even thinking about a layout. You often sketch it out first. Editors love you.
• You have a passion for great content and love magazine making.

Your resume includes …
• BA/BFA in graphic design, visual arts, journalism or related field.
• 8+ years of senior-level design experience at a national magazine.
• At least one job where you had a supervisory role with direct reports.

Type of Job: Design

City: White Plains/New York City

State/Country: New York

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Company: Trusted Media Brands

About Our Company: This full-time position is located in our White Plains office, just a short distance from Manhattan, New Jersey and Connecticut. It is easily accessible via Metro North. We offer a free shuttle to our office, and free monthly parking if you are a commuter who would prefer to drive. This position includes the option to work 1-2 days per week in our New York office.

Contact Name: Courtney Murphy

Contact Email: courtney.murphy@trustedmediabrands.com

How to Apply: Please include a short cover letter stating your interest in the job and why, plus any factors that make you good fit. Send your letter with subject line SPD JOB BOARD along with your resume and website link to Courtney Murphy, courtney.murphy@TrustedMediaBrands.com

Art Director, John Brown Media

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Job Description: John Brown Media, one of the leading global content marketing agencies and part of Dentsu Aegis, is opening an office in San Francisco—and we are seeking an experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction for our newest account, Sam’s Club. This is an exciting opportunity to evolve the visuals and art direction for a large direct mail program, finding creative ways to implement a new aspirational, editorial look and feel that excels across both print and digital formats.

The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial and/or catalog design background, experience briefing and directing photoshoots, especially in the home/lifestyle categories, and be looking for an exciting opportunity to transform a large national retailer’s communications into an engaging and cohesive set of content that captures the attention of customers across all channels.

Job Duties:
• Collaborate with the Content Strategist to concept ideas in a visual-forward, editorial-minded way
• Implement new photography look and feel in multiple styles and identify new photographers to work with to bring this to life
• Understand the brand’s tone and positioning and translate into compelling editorial visuals and a new look and feel to be implemented in catalogs, direct mail, and promotional materials
• Create detailed mock-ups and present new concepts to the client ahead of production
• Brief and direct photoshoots, capturing assets on-set that will work across channels (print + digital)
• Lead a team of designers to take each issue and catalog from mockups through final press-ready files

Job Requirements:
• Strong design background and portfolio showing editorial, branded content and/or catalog design
• Experience art directing visuals in lifestyle categories, particularly home, food, style, and tech
• On-set photoshoot experience
• Experience overseeing a creative team, including visual direction as well as task delegation
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced position

Type of Job: Design + Photo

City: San Francisco

State/Country: California

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Competitive

Company: John Brown Media

About Our Company: John Brown Media is a leading global content marketing agency that’s part of the Dentsu Aegis Network Group. Our teams are built around the best editors and creatives in the industry, who together incorporate editorial intelligence into the heart of our clients’ communications. We specialize in omni-channel strategies for some of the world’s leading brands. Our philosophy? Find the best talent there is and build a team around it. We attract some of the best minds in publishing, who bring their industry expertise to creating conversations around our client’s brands.

Contact Name: Nicole O'Toole

Contact Email: Nicole.Otoole@JohnBrownMedia.com

How to Apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, and a link to portfolio or online samples to Nicole O'Toole; Nicole.OToole@JohnBrownMedia.com

Designer, Texas Monthly

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Job Description: Texas Monthly is looking for an experienced designer to direct and produce graphics, illustrations, animations, and visual solutions for editorial stories. This designer is multidisciplinary and able to design across a range of platforms.

Job Requirements:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Art direct and design stories across all platforms
• Assist in photo research and assigning
• Create original art for website
• Assign original illustration, as needed
• Create graphics and logos for various platforms

Successful candidates possess the following skills/abilities:
• A strong portfolio of work designing across a range of platforms: digital, print, and social
• Excellent typography and layout skills
• Thorough understanding of digital production processes and capabilities
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Wordpress, HTML/CSS, and Sketch
• Illustration and motion graphics skills are a plus

Required Qualifications:
• BA/BFA in visual arts, journalism, or related field, with 3+ years of editorial experience

Type of Job: Multidisciplinary

City: Austin

State/Country: Texas

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)

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.

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

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED. TEXAS MONTHLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Senior Editorial Designer, Milwaukee Magazine

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Job Description: Milwaukee Magazine, one of the nation’s most respected city and regional magazines, is seeking a full-time senior editorial designer with the ability to think conceptually as well as aesthetically. Known for its award-winning in-depth profiles, investigative features, reader service pieces and top-notch dining and entertainment packages, the magazine is central to Milwaukee’s media landscape. We are located in the Historic Third Ward, mere steps from Lake Michigan, and have a front-row view of the city’s burgeoning downtown while we serve the entire metro Milwaukee area.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Editorial Designer with a passion for journalism and dedication to reflecting Milwaukee’s creativity, diversity and vibrancy in our expanding, multi-platform media brand. The senior designer’s main function will be to collaborate with the art and editorial teams to assist in the creative execution of innovative design concepts in print, digital and marketing materials. This position requires a self-motivated, reliable team player with a positive professional attitude. Successful candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with photography, camera equipment and studio lighting a big plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee your own projects through to completion

  • Work with the Art Director to successfully translate concepts to print and digital media

  • Prioritize workload and meet deadlines

  • Pay extreme attention to detail and consistency

  • Research, organize and assign photography and illustrations

  • Design department pages, features, and special editions

  • Assist in the coordination of photo shoots

  • Create photo illustrations and graphics for print and digital media

  • Prepare files and images for print assets: image retouching, clipping, layering, conversion, etc.

  • Prepare files and images for digital assets: image resizing, image galleries, social media, etc.

  • Follow and maintain branding standards

  • Interview and oversee art department interns

  • Assist ad designer with ad design, Web ads and sales/marketing projects

Job Requirements:
Qualifications

  • Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

  • Demonstrate a passion for design and creative thinking

  • Must understand basic prepress production of print files

  • Degree in graphic design or media-related equivalent and 2 years of print magazine experience

  • Superior communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

Type of Job: Designer

City: Milwaukee

State/Country: WI

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K - vacation and holiday pay

Company: Milwaukee Magazine, a subsidiary of Quad

About Our Company: Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.

Additional Company Information

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad/Graphics is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug Free Workplace

How to Apply: Please apply through the following link or at bequad.com:
https://www.bequad.com/job/milwaukee/senior-editorial-designer/11056/12099595

Digital Photo Assistant, RD.com

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Job Description: Trusted Media Brands is seeking a full-time Digital Photo Assistant to work on rd.com. We are seeking passionate, proactive, digital-savvy creative with a positive attitude who holds a strong interest in all things photography, design, and digital publishing. An ideal candidate would be a recent college graduate with a degree in photography or graphic design.

Job Requirements:
-Proficiency in Adobe programs including Photoshop (digital file formats, image manipulation, metadata, and color correction) and InDesign (working within design templates) is essential.
-A great eye for all visuals, including photography, typography, illustration, and design.
-Ability to work quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and complete a list of daily assignments.
-Ability to work independently and be proactive.
-Photo research experience working within and researching on a stock imagery website.
-Attention to detail is paramount.

Additional but not required skills:
-Additional programs within Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom, After Effects.
-Basic animation and video editing.
-Working within a digital CMS (Content Management System).
-Working within a DAM (Digital Asset Management) system handling archiving, metadata, and file naming.

Type of Job: Photo

City: White Plains

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Yes

Company: Trusted Media Brands

About Our Company: Trusted Media Brands is a media and direct marketing company that connects consumers with compelling content, uplifting communities, and products & services that bring their passions to life.

Contact Name: Rebecca Steele

Contact Email: rebecca.steele@rd.com

How to Apply: Send your resume, a quick note about why you are the right fit for this position, AND your go-to photo inspiration site to rebecca.steele@rd.com.

Designer, Pace

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Job Description: Pace is looking for a talented designer to join our tight-knit Dallas Team! We are looking for someone who enjoys collaboration, loves to nerd-out with typography, keeps their finger on the pulse of publication design and is extremely detail oriented.

  • Design for both print and digital projects for multiple clients

  • Assign original photography and illustration as well as conduct stock photography research

  • Think through 'the strategic why' behind the creative and articulates the solve

  • Adhere to deadlines and the production process

  • Serve as a visual contributor and ideator for all creative assets

  • Creates original content to adhere to client’s brand

  • Maintain brand consistency across all designs and stay on message to represent the client’s interests

  • Engage on a consistent basis with CMS systems and the workflow tool

  • Participate in the creative process - brainstorming and mock-ups

  • Collaborate with creative and advertising teams to create new material designs based on the messages and products the company wants to promote.

  • Interact with clients as needed

  • Accountable to more senior level staff (AD, CD)

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a design-related field, including publication design, social media, marketing or advertising

Skills:

  • Collaborative, with the ability to work with people from various disciplines

  • Strong reading skills

  • Strong written and verbal communications

  • Solid design and illustration skills

  • Ability to art direct photographers and illustrators

  • Comfortable working with grid-based layout

  • Comfortable participating in and contributing to brainstorms and ideation

  • Ability to create in the print, digital and social space

  • Ability to work both independently and with a team

  • Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects

  • Proficient in CMS and workflow tool

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision

  • Ability to self-manage time and meet expected deadlines within the hours allocated

Type of Job: Designer

City: Dallas

State/Country: Texas

Duration: Full-time

Company: Pace

About Our Company: Pace is a full-service agency that develops integrated brand experiences with flawless delivery of amazing work that moves audiences to action. Our Dallas office's clients include Southwest Airlines, Gold's Gym, Sysco, TetraPak and more.

How to Apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PAC1021PACOM/JobBoard/b1de2eec-4aa4-4931-86d1-ddd2c28e2b6e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4972c662-e963-4547-bbdd-3de6ef5bb130