Job Description: Kerning, leading, drop caps, text rags, double-trucks, folios, gutters—if you dream about this stuff, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. The award-winning Science Visuals team is looking for a full-time Publication Designer. Reporting to the Design Managing Editor, this position will be part of the team responsible for every design decision in every pica of the pages of Science magazine. This position plays an integral role in communicating important scientific research and discoveries to readers all over the world. Working closely with editors, journalists, researchers, and colleagues on the Visuals team, the Designer creates engaging and informative ways to display and promote our content across all of our distribution channels. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment and truly enjoys balancing multiple projects at once.

Are you ready to be a Force for Science?

What You’ll Do

• Design and project manage a variety of sections throughout Science magazine

• Collaborate with other talented creators on the Visuals team—Photo, Graphics, Multimedia (Video and Podcast), and Web Content Strategy (web production and social media)

• Design striking covers for our weekly and monthly online sister journals

• Conceptualize illustrations by adapting stock images and art directing freelance and on-staff illustrators

• Work within the K4 production system to track deadlines and keep the weekly magazine production on schedule

Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic design

• A solid grounding in basic science education, intellectual curiosity about science, and comfort with scientific ideas is essential

• A love for (and experience with) print design. Magazine publishing experience, a plus

• In-depth knowledge of Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). K4/InCopy/InDesign workflow and Figma, a plus

• Familiarity with stock agencies and obtaining permissions/licenses for visual assets

• A high level of design sophistication with an eye for the detail that makes good design great

• A keen eye for photography and illustration, and exceptional typography skills

• Detail-oriented, organized, and a good communicator

• Motivated to work on projects independently, but also enjoys collaborating with a fun, creative team

• Deadline-driven

Type of Job: Design

City: Washington DC

State/Country: Washington DC

Duration: Full-time, remote

Company: AAAS

About Our Company: Advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. Advancing Science, Serving Society.

How to Apply: Apply directly at https://bit.ly/PubDesigner

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by May 25, 2023. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

Location: DC Metro Area is preferred but open to remote workers in select states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where AAAS has a business presence, you may not be eligible for this position. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is between $60,000 and $65,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.