Art Director, Quanta Magazine

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY
Quanta Magazine seeks an accomplished art director to guide the magazine's visual style and identity, and to lead the art staff in creating, commissioning and editing illustrations, photography and other science and math visualizations. Successful candidates will be a dynamic leader and communicator, a digitally savvy designer with impeccable editorial judgment and a diehard advocate for the highest standards in visual journalism and scientific accuracy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with the art, web and editorial staffs to plan, design and produce story packages.

  • Oversee concepting, hiring, directing and licensing visuals for features, news articles, explainers, columns and interviews.

  • Art direction and design work for other visual projects, including infographics, standalone visual features, social media assets and videos.

  • Manage and supervise the art staff.

  • Create original illustrations and other visual assets as needed.

  • Research, assign and edit photo shoots.

  • Prepare visuals for publication, primarily for web (includes color correction and cleanup, file conversion, resizing, etc.).

  • Learn the WordPress content management system in order to supervise web production and layout, in addition to ongoing visual design improvements to the website.

  • Develop and maintain visual style guide and other internal documents.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

  • A portfolio demonstrating mastery of design principles, color theory and typography, with extensive knowledge of current design trends.

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Z4Zl62CZLXKLFzdQtmwKM

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Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least five years of experience as an art director or a visual journalist in a leadership capacity.

  • Demonstrated experience of design principles, color theory and typography, and extensive knowledge of current design trends.

  • Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with at least some familiarity with other relevant digital editing tools (such as Figma, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, WordPress).

  • Experience collaborating with journalists, illustrators, designers, photographers and video and graphics editors, explaining design decisions, and receiving and giving feedback.

  • Must be a proactive, fast learner who can research deeply and problem solve, especially when confronted with unfamiliar tasks or subject matter.

  • A track record of deep engagement with science, digital media and visual journalism.

  • Must be detail-oriented and organized, and an excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative setting.

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

State/Country: New York

Duration: Full-Time

Company: Simons Foundation

About Our Company:

ABOUT QUANTA
Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Among other awards and accolades for its science journalism, Quanta was awarded a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic, Scientific American, The Washington Post and other publications; has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy); and our articles have been translated into several languages.

The Simons Foundation's Diversity Commitment
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

How to Apply: Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Z4Zl62CZLXKLFzdQtmwKM

Designer, Metaleap Creative

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Job Description: Metaleap Creative’s branding team (based in Atlanta, GA) is seeking a designer with 3-5 years of experience who is efficient, disciplined, outgoing, and extremely collaborative. Ideal candidates will have a passion and curiosity for all things design—especially print. From logos and identity design to packaging, environmental graphics, and other marketing collateral. Proficiency in web and motion graphics is not necessary but would be a plus. They will be humble, teachable, conceptual thinkers with a sophisticated design sense, and a great eye for detail. This position will primarily be on Metaleap’s branding team but may include publication projects from time to time.

Job Requirements:

  • Learn — Soak up working in a fast-paced design firm and expand your skills into new areas.

  • Design — Provide strong design solutions that solve problems for brand clients. Complete assigned projects and tasks according to established timelines and budgets. Translate client needs and strategies into design strategies and ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.

  • Collaborate — Work with art directors, branding experts, front end developers and other professionals to create cohesive brand stories and execute strategies to take them to market.

  • BFA or BA Degree — A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in graphic design, including coursework in both typography and page layout

  • Flexibility — Understand clients’ needs and adapt when necessary while maintaining our high standards of design

  • Organization — Create and maintain clean files throughout the entire production cycle, take detailed notes and meet all deadlines

  • Software knowledge — InDesign proficiency is required, including knowledge of keyboard shortcuts, and a solid grasp of Photoshop and Illustrator; Sketch, Figma or XD and After Effects a plus

Type of Job: Design

City: Atlanta

State/Country: GA

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Upon Request

Company: Metaleap Creative

About Our Company: Metaleap Creative began in Atlanta, Georgia in 2002 with a belief that great design should be leveraged for the common good. It has grown into an award-winning creative firm responsible for the design and redesign of national magazines, brand launches, specialty print projects for corporate and non-profit clients nationwide, as well as packaging and digital design.

Contact Name: José Reyes

Contact Email: info@metaleapcreative.com

How to Apply: Submit a resumé as well as portfolio to info@metaleapcreative.com

Newspaper Designer, The Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Job Description: The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada's largest news organization, is seeking a talented page designer to join our award-winning presentation team. Applicants should be creative, enthusiastic visual story-tellers with a track record of delivering vibrant print layouts and strong digital presentation skills. This position involves designing pages for news, features and sports, and requires working some evenings and weekends.

Job Requirements: The ideal candidate should have:

  • A strong sense of how to enhance reader experience with expert design and presentation.

  • A compelling portfolio that demonstrates bold, clean design; creative solutions; and a nuanced understanding of typography.

  • The ability to recognize and advocate for excellent photography, illustration, graphics and alternative story forms.

  • At least three years of experience working as a print designer for a newspaper, magazine or other publication.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite.

  • An interest in developing coding and digital story-telling skills

  • Prior experience with online presentation or copy editing is a plus

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

  • A collegial and collaborative attitude

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening is mandatory and all employees must provide proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Type of Job: Design

City: Las Vegas

State/Country: NV

Duration: Full-time

Company: Las Vegas Review-Journal

About Our Company: Lvrj.com

Contact Name: Nathan Estep

Contact Email: nestep@reviewjournal.com

How to Apply: Applicants should email a cover letter and a link to work samples to Nathan Estep, Assistant Managing Editor—Visuals, nestep@reviewjournal.com

Deputy Art Director, House Beautiful

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Job Description: House Beautiful is searching for an ambitious and creative Deputy Art Director. This position reports to the Creative Director and will work closely with the art and editorial departments across all platforms of the brand: print, digital, and social. The ideal candidate will be ready to take the lead on digital and manage the day-to-day needs of the website and social channels. You’re the right candidate if you relish working both collaboratively and independently, in a fast-paced environment. Must be an innovator and problem solver with an interest in home and design, eager to play an integral role in taking the visual direction to the next level.

Job Requirements:

What You’ll Do:

  • Create original photo-illustrations, infographics, design elements and gifs for daily digital stories and social platforms

  • Collaborate with Creative Director and editors on art direction and layout of digital features, packages, and video graphics

  • Art direct and assign projects to illustrators when necessary

  • Design magazine layouts, while planning and executing their translation to digital

  • Throughout all stages of production, manage and keep the creative process on schedule.

  • All other sundry duties as assigned by the Creative Director.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in publishing

  • Experience designing and concept-ing for editorial, digital and social while maintaining the visual integrity of a brand

  • An ability to take feedback and collaborate with a nimble team of editors and designers

  • Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CMS programs

  • Innovative with typography and the design

  • Strong photo-editing skills

  • A well-rounded portfolio

  • Self-direction in daily responsibilities and ability to accomplish all tasks without supervision

  • Solution-oriented attitude in addressing day to day challenges of job

Type of Job: Graphic Design, Art Direction, Digital, Print

City: New York

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Yes

Company: Hearst - House Beautiful

About Our Company: Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of magazine media across all platforms, with nearly 250 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world, including more than 25 brands in the U.S.

Contact Name: Marc Davila

Contact Email: marc.davila@hearst.com

How to Apply: Please submit resume and a link to an online portfolio. Include a note about yourself in regard to the job opening.

Director of Photography, POLITICO

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Job Description: POLITICO is looking for a curious and ambitious Director of Photography to lead our newsroom to tell rich, photo-driven stories. The right fit for this role has a passion for storytelling and showing the impact of policy on our everyday lives. The Director of Photography will sharpen POLITICO'S approach to photojournalism on everything from daily assignments to elections, and from magazine profiles to long-term investigations. They'll manage contracts and relationships with wire services and, importantly, have a knack for spotting the right photo opportunities early — with a deep rolodex of freelancers to get the job done right.

The Director of Photography will be comfortable coaching journalists and producers on photo selection, leading and assigning photo-driven stories, and working in the cms to build their own work. Not only will they work independently, but they'll be a versatile team player, eager to brainstorm ideas and solve problems alongside Politico's visual, interactive news, policy and innovation teams.

What You'll Do:

  • Work with RNC, DNC, Senate Press Photographers gallery to build our photo strategy for 2022 and 2024

  • Manage relationship with policy, section and states editors top pinpoint opportunities early and advise on approach

  • Build and oversee photo protocols, including sharpening our pipeline for photo requests, training the newsroom on best practices and budgeting

  • Oversee timely invoicing and licensing agreements across photographers, agencies, and our legal department

  • Monitor newsroom editorial budgets for photo opportunities

  • Research, edit, assign and produce photo-driven stories

  • Work with Senior Photo Editor to field and winnow photo asks to our best targets and work closely with the Visuals team and freelancers to pitch, or sharpen, photo essays

  • Build photo-driven stories in the cms and contribute to research across stories

  • Advise on copyright and fair use questions and source archival or difficult to access photography

Job Requirements:

  • Demonstrated news judgement and excellence as a visual journalist

  • 5-10 years of experience preferred

  • Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to work across various teams to drive dynamic storytelling

  • Passion for the impact of politics and policies is a must, and experience covering an election — local or national — is strongly preferred

  • A proven record of delivering accurate, complex visual storytelling on long and short deadlines

  • Ability to advise or lead research on copyright quandaries, working with others and Politico counsel to bulletproof our approach

  • Fast, resourceful photo researcher with a wide knowledge of photo sources and deep understanding of scouring

  • Ability to process and write photo captions

This job reports to the Managing Editor of Design and Data.

Type of Job: Director of photography, photo editing

City: Arlington

State/Country: VA

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

Company: POLITICO

About Our Company: POLITICO strives to be the dominant source for news on politics and policy in power centers across every continent where access to reliable information, nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools create, inform and engage a global citizenry.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

How to Apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PER1013PCLL/JobBoard/b972ff6a-41b7-4e97-9c71-273c2595c77d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d6d5ecf7-c95c-4ed6-a4d1-55c8ef4cfc48

Visuals Editor, POLITICO

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Job Description: POLITICO's Visuals Team is looking for a skilled and curious collaborator to play a key role in art direction and visual storytelling at Politico. As a member of the Visuals Team you'll help us pinpoint visual storytelling opportunities early, be it for an in-house illustration, a graphic element, or an opportunity to bring in a freelance illustrator. You'll have a passion for design problem-solving, where no task is too small, and ideas about how to better leverage existing design patterns — or develop new ones — for our daily work. Each week you'll work on many of our most-read stories leveraging your knowledge of scale, typography and color to create strong visual hierarchy.

This role lies at the intersection of many teams, collaborating closely with reporting and strategy partners across the newsroom to leverage art direction to tell the story of how legal weed destroyed a counter culture icon, or partner with our photo editors and interactive news team to tell the story of Biden's first 100 days. You'll also deploy your skills as a clear and diplomatic communicator, working with artists and their representatives across the globe to ensure we produce high quality editorial art across our platforms.

We want a partner to help us reimagine ways into stories like our summer book's project, and leverage your art direction and design skills to inform visual aesthetic for our guide to Biden's cabinet contenders. In short, we think deeply about design and also have a lot of fun.

Job Requirements:

  • Fluency in visual standards: image quality, resolution, neatness, precision, typography, hierarchy, use of white space and color

  • Experience working across teams to craft compelling stories and storytelling formats and an eagerness to participate in team brainstorms around storytelling approach or form

  • Demonstrated ability to identify story candidates for an illustrated or visual approach and ability to clearly articulate your ideas in meetings and to key stakeholders

  • Strong portfolio that highlight art directing illustrations with freelancers

  • Ability to navigate multiple design projects in tandem and work well across teams

  • An orientation toward problem solving where no design task is too small

  • Ability to produce photo illustrations for quicker turnarounds

  • Experience producing a digital ‘art plan’ with visual variety that tells a compelling story

  • Comfortable taking design direction on deadline while balancing the overall aesthetic of the approach

  • Experience with basic photo research

  • Mastery of the Adobe Creative suite

  • Eagerness to learn or developed skills in html and css

Type of Job: Art direction, design, visual editing

City: Arlington

State/Country: Virginia

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

Company: POLITICO

About Our Company: POLITICO strives to be the dominant source for news on politics and policy in power centers across every continent where access to reliable information, nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools create, inform and engage a global citizenry.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

How to Apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PER1013PCLL/JobBoard/b972ff6a-41b7-4e97-9c71-273c2595c77d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4d814b26-5876-4a42-84cd-a614dd385084