Designer, Variety Magazine

Job Description: Variety seeks a passionate and talented full-time Magazine Designer to join our Los Angeles team. The position will collaborate with the creative team on its weekly magazine and extra editions. The ideal candidate will work primarily on designing front and back of book sections, features, perform minor retouching, assign illustration, and collaborate with editors. We seek energy and intelligence in the candidate’s work, which is key to our book and lends itself well to our editorial team’s in-depth news and creative approach. Attention to detail and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required. This position is in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designing front and back of the book pages

• Works on Variety’s supplemental Award issues

• Designing features

• Perform minor photo retouching

• Assigning illustrations

• Working with editors on content generation for print, social and digital

• Creative desire to evolve the Variety brand

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in magazine design and editorial environment

• Knowledge with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic with a desire to inspire others

• Self-Starter who can work independently and is an Ego-less team collaborator

• Develop original design concepts and deliver polished visual designs

• Highly organized and able to prioritize deadlines

• Experience in photo-illustration and the K4 platform a plus

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and highly creative environment

• Openness to collaborating closely with art, photo, and editorial staffs

Type of Job: Design

City: Los Angeles

State/Country: California

Duration: Full-Time

Benefits: It’s all About You…At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

Company: PMC

About Our Company:

ABOUT VARIETY   
Variety is the seminal voice in the entertainment industry. After 117 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry’s most prominent players, Variety is the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, aspirants and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, Variety’s multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, events, and summits.

In May 2019, Variety’s “Actors on Actors” on PBS took home a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy award and has been awarded the Emmy for best entertainment programming at the 67th and 68th Emmy Awards. “Actors on Actors,” an interview special that features pairings of prominent actors discussing their craft, was produced by PBS SoCal in partnership with Variety Media, LLC. Follow Variety on Facebook facebook.com/variety; Twitter, @variety; Instagram, @Variety The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, Indiewire,– is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.  

About Penske Media Corporation
PMC is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, Penske Media has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby and Spy.com, among many others. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Life is Beautiful. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. To learn more about PMC, our 2% Foundation, and our portfolio of brands, please visit www.PMC.com.   

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A2-A3, Staff Editor, News Design, The New York Times

Job Description: The New York Times Print Hub is looking for a news designer to join its award-winning design team with a focus on the A2/A3 front-of-book section and Times Insider. These pages offer print readers an engaging daily round up of what’s going on in the world of The New York Times: the contents of the print paper; highlights from video, audio, live journalism, and social media; and behind-the-scenes insights into how Times journalism comes together.

The Times is looking for a news designer passionate about editorial design and storytelling to help tell the story of The Times report. This designer must be comfortable working across the company to coordinate art needs, reaching out to art directors, photo editors, and visual editors around the newsroom. The ideal candidate is a clear and efficient communicator with strong attention to detail.

This designer will work closely with the A2/A3 editorial team to design the front-of-book section of the daily newspaper and Times Insider. They will:

• Design and assign illustration for the A2/A3 front-of-book section, including the daily newspaper spot illustration, the weekly artist-driven Sketchbook features, and Times Insider.

• Assist in the ongoing editorial and design development of the pages.

• Coordinate photo requests across desks.

• Assign original illustration and photo illustration.

• Create original artwork/photo illustration, as needed.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of editorial design experience.

• A portfolio of story-driven work that demonstrates strong visual and design skills — a clear grasp of typography, layout and color — and experience commissioning and working with provided editorial illustration and photography.

• Has experience with selecting, editing, revising, adapting, and preparing imagery for press. Comfortable working in black and white.

• Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to a sometimes unpredictable production environment.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues of different backgrounds and widely-ranging technical levels.

• Familiarity with competitors and also the new challenges and opportunities created by the changing media landscape.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment in a fast-moving, deadline-oriented workplace.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may occasionally include nights or weekends.

Type of Job: Other

City: New York

State/Country: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: The New York Times

About Our Company: The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a newsroom that’s 1,700 strong and sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

How to Apply: Apply Here: https://nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NYT/job/New-York-NY/A2-A3--Staff-Editor--News-Design_REQ-012985-1

Art Director, Newsletters, The New York Times

Job Description: The New York Times is looking for an Art Director to commission illustrations and create visual solutions for some of our most widely-read newsletters.

Newsletters are an important platform for sharing the expert and deeply reported journalism that distinguishes The New York Times. You will help shape the visual expression of digital editorial products, including On Tech and the Saturday edition of The Morning. We are looking for a creative thinker and hands-on problem-solver who excels in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the features design director.

What you’ll do:

• Thoughtfully pair writers /subjects with visual approaches that enhance the experience of our readers.

• Assign and art-direct illustrations with short turnaround times.

• Provide visual guidance for new offerings and build design treatments that provide identity.

• Cultivate a diverse network of visual artists.

• Collaborate effectively with editors, writers, photo editors and fellow designers.

• Deliver work that is anchored in an understanding of the medium and our principals of excellence, clarity and quality.

• Stay up-to-date on the broader landscape of editorial newsletters.

• Thrive in a multi-project, multi-paced environment.

• Effectively communicate your ideas and discuss visual solutions to a broad and varied group of colleagues.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Job Requirements:
What you’ll bring:

• At least 5 years of design/illustration experience.

• A solid understanding of illustration, with knowledge of a diverse range of artists working in different mediums, including motion.

• A strong portfolio that shows conceptual thinking and a solid understanding of design.

• A keen interest in journalism and in the publishing industry at large.

• Extreme attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.

• A positive attitude and the ability to work in both independently and with a team.

• Fluency with design tools including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. (Figma and After Effects are a plus).

Type of Job: Other

City: New York

State/Country:New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: The New York Times

About Our Company: The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a newsroom that’s 1,700 strong and sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

How to Apply: Apply Here: https://nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NYT/job/New-York-NY/Art-Director--Newsletter_REQ-012618-1

Art Director, Variety Magazine

Job Description: Variety is seeking a collaborative, and relentlessly creative Art Director to join its award-winning entertainment team. This position will collaborate with the creative, editorial teams on its weekly magazine. We seek originality and intelligence in the candidate’s work, which is key to showcasing our in-depth entertainment news and analytical approach. Under the guidance of the Creative Director, we're looking for an Art Director who will help us take the Variety to new visual heights. This position is in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic with a desire to inspire others

• Self-Starter who can work independently and is an Ego-less team collaborator

• Original creative thinker whose concepts are out-of-the-box and are delivered pixel perfect

• Highly organized and able to prioritize deadlines

• Experience in consumer publishing with experience in assigning illustration and typography

• Able to pivot and lead in a fast-paced high-bar design environment

• 5+ years in editorial creative design and a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar

• Strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InCopy and InDesign. Experience in K4 is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Art direction for cover packages that will tell the story in print as well as digital and social

• Assign illustrations, typography, and infographics

• Collaborate with editors and creative teams on content ideation and generation

• Excellent in communication, writing, editing and interpersonal skills.

• Maintain positive relationships with editorial and creative team members for stellar overall creative results

• Creative desire to evolve the Variety brand

Type of Job: Art Direction

City: Los Angeles

State/Country: California

Duration: Full-Time

Benefits: At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

Company: PMC

About Our Company: PMC is a leading independent global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 310 million. Since 2004, Penske Media has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Deadline, Variety, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, VIBE, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Art in America, Fairchild Media, and Spy.com, among many others. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth and courage. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. To learn more about PMC, our 2% Foundation, and our portfolio of brands, please visit www.PMC.com.

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Production Designer, White House Historical Association

Job Description: The Association is seeking a Production Designer to join the award-winning publishing department to work across all of the Association's departments: Retail, Special Events, Marketing and Communications, Administration, Education, and Development. This position reports to the Chief Publishing Officer.

The Role:

• Executing templates designed in keeping with the Association’s graphic identity program

• Utilizing design skills in the updating of existing layouts.

• Designing and producing announcements, invitations, programs, menus, signage, and related ephemera for special events.

• Ensuring stationery suite is kept in stock and preparing files for production as needed.

• Designing and producing print advertising, rack cards, book catalogs, and other promotional materials as needed.

• Designing and producing educational inserts and booklets for retail products.

• Reviewing and correcting printers proofs with the assistance of colleagues.

Job Requirements:

Required:

• Graphic design degree

• Minimum of one year professional or internship experience

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work creatively and collegially

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Genuine interest in history and the arts a plus

• Candidate selected for this position must pass a full background and reference check

Type of Job: Design

City: Washington

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full time

Benefits: WHHA offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Life insurance

• Long/Short term Disability

• Long term Healthcare Plan

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision

• 403B Matching

• Paid Holiday

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Personal Day

Company: White House Historical Association

About Our Company: The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to enhance the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion. For more than sixty years, the Association has produced award-winning books on a wide range of subjects related to the history of the President’s House and has actively fulfilled its educational mission with robust educational programming and retail offerings.

This is NOT a political position or a position with the United States Government. All proceeds from the sale of the Association’s books and products are used to fund the acquisition of historic furnishings and artwork for the permanent White House Collection, assist in the preservation of public rooms, and further its educational mission.

Contact Name: Fazal Ohab

Contact Email: employment@whha.org

How to Apply: Send cover letter describing your relevant experiences, and your resume in a single Word document or PDF to employment@whha.org The White House Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Product Designer, Texas Monthly

Job Description: Texas Monthly is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic digital product designer to join our growing product development team and help design the next generation of texasmonthly.com and other digital platforms. Great design and user experience are key drivers to audience growth and engagement, and this role will be at the forefront of these business priorities.

The product team forges and creates the platforms that connect Texas Monthly’s award-winning content with our growing reader base. We’re eager problem-solvers and visionaries who can transform ideas into successful products with meaningful business outcomes. As the lead product designer, you will play a vital part in the design process, crafting designs that support readers, the editorial voice of Texas Monthly, and the business – turning strategy and insights into beautifully designed products and experiences. You’ll also activate ideas and opportunities and solve problems by prototyping design solutions before and after they are built in both iterative and transformative practices.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate on projects spanning a broad range, including site-wide responsive-template designs, homepage redesigns, special editorial features, rebranding of verticals, inline touts, creative ad templates, landing pages, and subscription-related flows

• Work through design problems from beginning to end to post-launch iteration: translating research and data insights into ideas that form disruptive new products and features, then sketching and prototyping these ideas to quickly assess viability, and design detailed interaction behaviors

• Own and evolve our design system and language across all digital platforms while supporting brand consistency and expression that is context appropriate

• Evaluate the success of existing products and features, and develop designs to support business objectives

• Maintain other responsibilities as needed

Successful candidates will possess the following skills/abilities:

• You’re a great communicator. You have the communication skills to help set up frameworks and brainstorm initial design concepts. You also have the ability to mentor others to deliver work, and make experiences come to life

• You are respectful when challenging assumptions and give and receive feedback with equal grace

• You’re comfortable working autonomously and overseeing your design from beginning to end, but also equally comfortable in a collaborative environment, and willing to work with other team members when necessary

• Excellent knowledge of the technologies used to build modern digital experiences

Job Requirements:

• 4-7 years of visual/product design experience, preferably in digital media. Editorial experience is a plus

• Degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Motion, Fine Art, Architecture, HCI or related field of study (or comparable work experience without a degree)

• Demonstrated excellence in typography knowledge and skills, experience with complex typographical systems and hierarchies

• The ability to create design systems that are scalable and have cross-platform compatibility

• User-focused design mentality

• Well-rounded understanding of information architecture

• UX, UI, research, storytelling and design process which showcases projects from beginning to end

• Excellent understanding of practices in art direction, illustration, photography, art, image making

Type of Job: Design, Digital

City: Austin

State/Country: TX

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.

Contact Name: Anna Asie

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 salary range requirements to resumes@texasmonthly.com with the job title in the subject line.