Art Director

Role Overview

• Create visually engaging custom photo collages or other artwork to illustrate and elevate our stories on deadline;
• Commission and direct polished illustrations and photos for web articles;
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously across editorial, social, and product departments, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines;
• Collaborate with editorial staff and Art Director to ensure our visuals across the site and social media feeds remain high quality, engaging, and relevant to our core audience;
• Source high quality, relevant stock imagery for daily articles;
• Assist the Art Director with various creative tasks such as photo research or creation of visual social or community collateral.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• 5+ years of experience in an editorial or publishing environment, with a strong portfolio showcasing proficiency across a broad range of visual disciplines, including typography and illustration;
• Dependable availability during critical work hours on the East or West Coast;
• Experience art directing multiple external artists simultaneously;
• Demonstrated skill in editorial illustration with the ability to create custom visuals in a broad range of styles;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to feedback effectively;
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

• As this is a contract position, traditional employee benefits are not included.