Art Assistant, Parents

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Job Description: Parents magazine is seeking an Art Assistant to join our team. This role reports to the Art Director. The position is 50/50 design and administrative departmental work. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and talented designer who is eager to learn. We offer a collaborative and friendly work environment.

Job Requirements:

  • Design several FOB and BOB pages in every issue, plus additional stories, as needed

  • Organize and manage critical departmental meetings

  • Handle general administrative work, including expense reports; provide support on photo shoots; help plan staff events; handle mail

  • Oversee the monthly smart code generation and management, in collaboration with Editors

  • Generate and maintain lineups, the mini wall(s) and/or binders for the art department and EIC

  • Assist with mini wall and light design for Parents Latina

  • Have a collaborative spirit and be able to help and pitch in on a variety of projects

  • Have a genuine interest in kids, health, and lifestyle topics and a desire to learn the ropes of making magazines

Qualifications:

  • BFA or BA in Graphic Design or related field or equivalent training and/or experience

  • Job or internship at magazine or website preferred

  • An elevated and modern eye for design and typography

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Knowledge and demonstrates expertise in print media and/or digital media

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Ability to interact responsibly as a brand ambassador when dealing with outside vendors or crew

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

Type of Job: Design and Admin

City: New York

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Yes

Company: Meredith

About Our Company: Meredith Corporation, a publicly held media and marketing services company founded upon serving our customers and committed to building value for our shareholders. We are on the pulse of pop culture, entertainment, food, fashion and lifestyle, news, business and finance, and sports. Titles include Real Simple, InStyle, People, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Shape, Food & Wine, among others.

Contact Name: Emily Furlani

Contact Email: emily.furlani@meredith.com

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio link to emily.furlani@meredith.com with 'Art Assistant' in the subject line.