Editorial Art Director, Phoenix New Times

Job Description: Phoenix New Times has an immediate opening for an experienced graphic designer to art direct its website and weekly print newspaper.

The editorial art director will be expected to conceptualize and produce modern and sophisticated design for online presentations, print covers and special sections; oversee and assign photography, illustration and videography; produce page layouts for all print articles; and ensure the overall design quality of online visuals. This individual should have experience commissioning high-quality work from freelance talent, negotiating fees, clearing rights and managing a budget. The art director must be comfortable working in a team environment, collaborating with editors and writers as well as leaders in adjacent departments.

Job Requirements: At least two to fours years of editorial design experience is required. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Applicants must have a superior understanding of typography and expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.

This is a full-time union position, with competitive salary and benefits; the salary range is 55K to 65K, depending on experience. Candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to Phoenix, AZ; this is not a remote position.

Type of Job: Art Director

City: Phoenix

State/Country: AZ

Duration: Full-time

Company: Phoenix New Times

About Our Company: Since its founding in 1970, Phoenix New Times has become a cultural force in the Valley of the Sun.

Thanks to our early commitment to digital journalism, phoenixnewtimes.com attracts more than 1 million monthly active users. They’re joined by more than 100,000 weekly print readers who consider the publication an unparalleled source of information and insight, from politics and business to music and the arts. Our annual Best of Phoenix issue is a must-read for residents and visitors alike and our Top 100 Restaurants and Top 100 Bars lists have become the definitive source for exploring the city’s dynamic dining and drinking scene. We also provide the city’s most reliable coverage of the burgeoning cannabis industry

Contact Name: Bridget Thomason

Contact Email: art-director@voicemediagroup.com

How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should submit cover letter, resume and design samples to: art-director@voicemediagroup.com