Designer - Creative and Publications, National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project

Job Description: 

THE POSITION:

• Design and layout of print materials – pre-press preparation and web publishing
• Use of Adobe Creative Suite and other package programs for layout of print materials
• Prepare print documents ranging from one-page informational brochures to 90+ page curriculum guides
• Design and management of curriculum portfolio online
• Continuous design and refresh of curriculum materials
• Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of presentations and training materials
• Design of technical infographics and data-driven charts for inclusion in curriculum materials
• Design of creative graphics for the usability/appeal of curriculum materials
• Final pre-press packaging and communication with vendors for publication and digital delivery
• 40 hours per week
• Assist in administering web content
• Administer a large photo and graphics library

Job Requirements:

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Superior knowledge of publication and graphic design 
• Superior knowledge and demonstrated use of Adobe Creative Suite products
• Superior knowledge of web publication technologies and social media
• Experience editing in a Wordpress web environment
• Superior Graphic editing skills
• Basic HTML and CSS knowledge a must
• E-publication experience a plus 
• Copy editing and grammar skills a real plus
• Creativity and the ability to conceptualize graphics to teach concepts
• Photography and Video Skills a plus
• Familiarity with Constant Contact a plus
• Familiarity with Shopify a plus
• Interest in the non-profit sector
• Technical writing experience
• Technical drawing expertise
• Willingness to assist all programming aspects of the organization
• Interest in energy and environmental technologies and issues
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
• Ability to focus, work within deadlines and manage time effectively
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
• Willingness to accept challenges and to complete tasks on deadline

SKILLS REQUIRED: B.A, B.S, A.A in graphic and/or multimedia design or equivalent; 1-3 years experience; Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop); Proficient in Microsoft Office software; Working knowledge of CSS and HTML; Knowledgeable in web design and editing software including, Smugmug, WordPress and social media.

Position: Designer

Type of Job: Design, Illustration, Digital

City: Manassas

Region: Northern Virginia

Duration: Full-Time

About Our Company: The NEED Project, a 501c3 organization, based in Manassas, Virginia, develops and delivers balanced, educational standards based classroom (K-12) energy curriculum and teacher training. NEED programs focus on the science of energy, energy sources, electricity, transportation, and energy efficiency and conservation. NEED is an education organization with a sole focus on education, not advocacy. Serving over 65,000 classrooms annually, with over 600 teacher workshops, NEED seeks to provide timely, accurate energy information to teachers and energy professionals nationwide. NEED curriculum is developed and designed in a collaborative process with the expertise and support of energy professionals and educators. It is an energetic, growing organization that requires team members willing to participate in all aspects of its programs. 

Company: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project

Contact Name: Mary Spruill

Contact Email: jobs@need.org

How to Apply: Please submit resume with link to portfolio or PDF of 6-8 samples. Samples should include: publications, diagrams, and creative design, and details as to the role the candidate played in the production of the publication and/or website. Send all materials to jobs@need.org.

Creative Director, Scholastic

Job Description: 

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Will oversee the work of the entire SNP art department and all visuals and design for all digital, print, and video products.
• Elevate the visual quality of our printed products: magazines, posters, teacher lesson plans, etc.
• Elevate the visual quality of our digital products: video, tools, microsites, emails, and banner ads
• Recruit and build relationships with digital vendors for video, tools, apps, etc.
• Train and mentor a variable staff of page designers in printed page and UX design
• Manage a variable staff of freelancers and assignments to improve department efficiencies and cost savings
• Bring new ideas and innovation to SNP’s products.

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Job Requirements:

HOW YOU CAN FIT

• Must have experience in magazine page design and/or digital UX experience.
• Must have experience managing a team of creative staff.
• 8-10 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in english/journalism or art/design.
• InDesign, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Html, Gsuite, Microsoft Software

Position: Creative Director

Type of Job: Digital

City: New York City

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Yes

Some benefits that we offer:

• 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment
• Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount

About Our Company: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Company: Scholastic Inc.

How to Apply: https://scholastic.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=F0200073

Junior Designer, The Knot Magazine

Job Description: 

ABOUT THE JUNIOR DESIGNER ROLE AND OUR TEAM
We are looking for a talented, full-time Junior Designer in The Knot Magazine’s editorial department. This position is a part of a creative, fast-paced, deadline-oriented three-person team. This individual will have a strong design aesthetic with a modern, thoughtful and fresh approach to design solutions. The Junior Designer should have excellent production skills and follow industry best practices.

*This position will report to the Design Director. Please provide a PDF portfolio or Digital link for portfolio review.*

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceive and Execute designs/layouts for FOB and feature sections of both The Knot National and Regional magazines
• Assist Design Director, Photo Director and Edit team on story development and visual concepts
• Manage page production for the magazine including assigning, traffic pages, pre-press, pagination and shipping
• Ensure layouts meet The Knot’s design and print standards throughout each issue cycle
• Release art and page markups for color correction and retouching
• Manage and update Art Departments daily work-flow
• Maintain positive work environment with high creative standards
• Research and commission illustrations as needed
• Contribute to and participate in future redesign
   

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Publication Design or other related field required
• 1-2 years of experience in an editorial design setting
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Solid understanding of Mac-based K4 system and workflow experience
• Knowledge of editorial print design, visual hierarchy, the creative process
• Exceptional design and typography skills
• Excellent production skills with attention to detail
• Organized with ability to multi-task numerous layouts and responsibilities under tight deadlines
• Passionate about design, photography, typography, fashion, style and all things weddings!
• Able to articulate and present ideas
• Works well independently and as part of a group, possesses a self-starter attitude and a strong work ethic

Position: Junior Designer

Type of Job: Editorial

City: New York City

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

About Our Company: Here at XO Group, we truly believe in doing work that matters. Through our family of brands—The Knot, The Nest, The Bump, GigMasters, and How He Asked—we inspire, inform, and cheer on our community as they move through life’s most amazing milestones. From the proposal, to creating a home and starting a family together, we’re there for every step of the journey. Our couples and business partners depend on us. They're all in. So are we.

Company: XO Group - The Knot Magazine

How to Apply: Please apply directly on our website using the following link: https://xogroupinc.com/careers-apply/?gh_jid=987271

Associate Art Director, Entertainment Weekly

Job Description: Entertainment Weekly is seeking an Associate Art Director. The Entertainment Weekly art department is responsible for developing, designing and producing the brand’s visuals across every platform—including: the magazine, ew.com, social media, etc. He/She will have extraordinary design sensibilities, excellent storytelling abilities and strong communication skills. 

As an integral part of a six-person team, this role is essential to the fast paced work environment the art department works within. The Associate Art Director is a team player able to maintain a highly productive work-rate while working under the pressure of daily deadlines. The ideal candidate will be someone who is distinctly able to come up with clear ideas (big and small), a motivated collaborator who naturally keeps up with industry trends, and someone who possesses uncommon design skills—specifically in the areas of typography, art direction and image making.

Job Requirements:

You Have: 

• A minimum of 3+ years experience working in publishing, media or relevant industries 
• Deep command of all the Adobe Suite programs (motion graphics skills are a major plus)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Willingness to work long hours (at times)
• Awareness of and experience using social media platforms—web user experience knowledge and design (i.e. HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Flash, etc.) a major plus
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• A passion for entertainment (we serve the biggest entertainment fans on earth)

You Will: 

• Concept, cultivate, design, oversee and create innovative layouts and artwork for Entertainment Weekly products
• Commission original and noteworthy illustrations suitable for the brand
• Guide assigned stories through the entire design and production process
• Collaborate daily with the Entertainment Weekly edit team and photo department
• Be a key part in the success of an especially ambitious team

Position: Associate Art Director

Type of Job: Design

City: Los Angeles, CA

Region: Brentwood

Duration: Full-time

About Our Company: Time Inc. (NYSE:TIME) is a leading multi-platform consumer media company that engages over 230 million consumers globally every month. The company's influential brands include PEOPLE, TIME, FORTUNE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, INSTYLE, REAL SIMPLE, SOUTHERN LIVING and TRAVEL + LEISURE, as well as approximately 60 diverse international brands. Time Inc. offers marketers a differentiated proposition in the marketplace by combining its powerful brands, trusted content, audience scale, direct relationships with consumers and unique first-party data. The company is home to growing media and platforms, including digital video, OTT, television, licensing, paid products and services and celebrated live events, such as the TIME 100, FORTUNE Most Powerful Women, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’s Sportsperson of the Year and the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen.

Company: Time Inc.

Contact Name: Keir Novesky

Contact Email: Keir.Novesky@ew.com

How to Apply: Apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/timeinc/jobs/996413?gh_jid=996413&gh_src=75rwbg1 or email Keir directly.

Designer / Art Director, V Magazine

Job Description: The Art Department at V Magazine is looking for a detail-oriented designer/art director with enthusiasm for typography, magazines, and fashion. Experience with motion graphics is essential. The Art Department designer will assist with digital design (including animated graphics), magazine design for V and VMAN, concepting, visual research, event design, creation of product mock-ups, image retouching, and general support for the art team. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide range of projects as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and AfterEffects is a must. 

If you think you might be a good fit at V and your work shows that you have a great eye and a sophisticated and modern point-of-view, please send a resume along with a link to your work.

Position: Designer / Art Director

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

Region: Greater New York City

Duration: Full-time

About Our Company: Launched in 1999, V Magazine is a bimonthly, supersize lifestyle brand that covers the next wave in fashion, beauty, art, celebrity, and music as captured by the industry's most important photographers.

Company: V Magazine, LLC

Contact Name: Nancy Gillen

Contact Email: careers@vmagazine.com

How to Apply: Please send resume and link to work to careers@vmagazine.com

Deputy Art Director, New York Magazine

Job Description: New York is seeking a seasoned magazine designer to join our award-winning design team as a Deputy Art Director. Under guidance of the Design Director, the Deputy Art Director is responsible for a wide range of editorial design assignments for the creation and production of our bi-weekly magazine. 

• Responsible for 1-2 features per issue, and section layouts as needed (e.g. Culture Pages, Intelligencer, Cut, Strategist, etc.)
• Lead design for special issues, large editorial feature packages, and special section packages.
• Commission illustrations as needed.
• Iterate several layout options that inform editorial structure and photo selections.
• Contribute to the team’s creative power through fine art, illustration, and typographic exploration, research, and discovery.
• Collaborate with art directors, photo editors, editors, and other staff to meet tight deadlines.
• Other duties and editorial projects as assigned by manager.

Job Requirements: 

• 5+ years in print editorial design required
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required; experience with K4 preferred
• Ability to work with a team to meet tight deadlines
• A love of typography and an eye for complex page design
• Proactive work style
• Ability to contribute clever creative solutions

Position: Deputy Art Director

Type of Job: Design, Art

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

About Our Company: New York Media is a premium content company reaching sophisticated readers on the subjects they’re passionate about. The company publishes the groundbreaking magazine New York; the up-to-the-minute news and service website nymag.com; the entertainment-and-culture news site Vulture; the fashion-and-lifestyle site the Cut; the Grub Street food site; Select All, a vertical exploring technology and digital culture; the online shopping site Strategist; and New York Weddings and New York Design Hunting magazines.

Company: New York Magazine

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and samples of work or link to your portfolio via our online portal at https://jobs.lever.co/nymedia/8ad8426a-5070-4da0-a6e5-8bb70fb6bbc2. Only applications submitted through the portal will be considered.