Creative Director, Variety

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Job Description: The Creative Director will lead an art department of designers and photo editors and work collaboratively with the team and with editors and department heads to develop original design concepts and execute award winning original photography. We are seeking an experienced manager and a proven thought-leader in design, magazine structure and storytelling. Strong conceptual thinking and hands-on design skills are necessary. The Creative Director reports to the Editor-In-Chief, and daily collaboration is expected on all areas brand development.

Job Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to talk through editorial ideas in a lively, collaborative, and fast-paced environment

  • Accomplished print art director and designer with strong attention to detail and love of cutting edge typography, design, illustration and photography

  • Nurture and develop an internal team of award-winning designers, art directors and photo editors

  • Have a strong network of industry connections with illustrators, designers and photographers

  • Works closely to implement designs across all brand verticals, including print, web and video

  • Manages budget and allocate spending for freelance, illustrations and photography

  • Deep interest in entertainment and the business of entertainment

  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Type of Job: Design

City: Los Angeles

State/Country: CA

Duration: Full-Time

Company: Penske Media

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 Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, Vibe, BGR, ARTnews, 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 its iconic brands, please visit www.pmc.com.

How to Apply: https://pmc.com/careers-listing?gnk=job&gni=8a7885a8798f6ffd0179d2aac10f6c1a&gns=SPD