Designer, Experiential & Marketing, Fairchild Media

Job Description: Fairchild Media is adding a Designer to the events team in the New York office to work on our Summit’s and Events brands: WWD, Footwear News and Beauty Inc. This will include creating marketing and branding materials for events, websites, promotional pieces and other advertising as well as large scale format on-site digital and print pieces. The candidate must show a deep understanding of the B2B fashion market and how to design to this corporate space. This position will report directly to the Creative Director.

Job Requirements:

You will:
· Assist with design strategies, production and printing of advertising and marketing promotional campaigns, sales materials, and program/event collateral and signage
· Coordinate projects including native advertising executions, conceptual mocks, email blasts, digital advertising units, sponsored and branded videos, engaging sharable social content, and branded print and digital content
· Contribute input and provide consistency to the brands’ identities and strategies
· Support the team across all touch points for the 20+ annual events.
· Maintain a good source of creative resources
· Evaluate and use reputable vendors to achieve high quality marketing and advertising collateral

You have:  
· Related BA/BS degree and 1+ year’s related work experience
· Thorough knowledge of conceptual design—both for the digital and print market, including the production processes and procedures.
· Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite; PP and AE knowledge a plus.
· Knowledge of UX best practices, html/CSS, and product/prototype software [Sketch, Xd, etc…].
· Ability to set and manage multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines and budgetary objectives
· Proven people and project management/organizational skills; able to work in a team environment in a flexible work environment, with excellent communication abilities.
· Work that ideally includes luxury/high-end brands.
· Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: fashion, publication, video, social media, experiential.
· Must be able to show ideations and concepts, and demonstrate presentation skills.

You are: 

• Digital: You don’t just say the word “digital.” You live it. Your interest in emerging platforms and the future of advertising and content experiences shines through everything you do – the conversations you have, the content you consume and the solutions you create for advertisers.

• Print: You have a passion to create unique printed materials by taking the design to the next level and continue to create innovative designs. Catching the attention of the affluent audience and meet advertiser expectations.

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-time

Company: Penske Media Corp

About Our Company:

About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 180 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com. 

How to Apply: Link to apply: https://pmc.com/careers-listing?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e6f7dcd56016faf3edca40d29&gns=SPD

Senior Designer, Art Media

Job Description: Art Media, the home of ARTnews and Art in America — two of the world’s leading publications covering the art world for the past 100+ years — is hiring a senior designer. This position is part of a group art department that supports both titles and will have the full creative support of a large media company. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of design sophistication, from concept through execution, and a strong eye for photography and superb typography skills. The candidate will assist the Design Director and work closely with editors and department heads to develop original design concepts.

We are seeking a strong contributor with 2-5 years of experience in magazine design who will stay ahead of the curve on design and web trends and best practices. 

Duties will include:

• Generate innovative visual storytelling ideas and create compelling high-impact editorial pages for the magazines

• Partner with Design Director, Photo Editors, and Editors on story development and visual concepts

• Manage page production, pagination and prepare final pages for shipping and ensure layouts meet design and print standards

• Design assets for artnews.com and artinamerica.com plus corresponding social networks and ensure they meet brand guidelines

• Develop, design and build web-only features using CMS tools

Job Requirements:
Qualifications

• BFA in Graphic design or similar

• Accomplished designer with strong attention to detail and love of type

• Strong concept ideation in a creative environment and advancing the brand in a competitive space

• A sophisticated visual sense and ability to keep visual identity of each brand consistent

• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite primarily InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, and Sketch

• Digital design experience with demonstrable knowledge of UX/UI

• Excellent communication skills and experience talking through editorial ideas in a lively, collaborative environment

• Strong organizational skills managing priorities and workflow

• Ability to take direction, work quickly, independently and efficiently under pressure handling multiple projects and maintaining a calm attitude 

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-time

Company: Penske Media Corp

About Our Company:

About Art Media Holdings:
Founded in 1902, ARTnews, is the oldest art magazine in the world and the world’s leading authority in art journalism. ARTnews reports on the art, personalities, issues, trends and events shaping the international art world. Art in America, founded in 1913, has provided groundbreaking critical insight into contemporary art and culture for many generations. The magazine offers authoritative coverage of the most important developments occurring in art in the United States and around the world. Art Media’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital media, publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003.

About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 180 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com. 

How to Apply: Please use this link: https://pmc.com/careers-listing?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e6f7dcd56016fabc47adb4195&gns=SPD

Publication Designer, Flagship Publishing

Job Description: Flagship Publishing is hiring a Publication Designer in Northern Colorado to help expand our company's growing family of statewide magazines.

The winning applicant will become a key member of our team, helping create stunning magazine layouts and marketing material for our subscribers across the United States.

With three bimonthly statewide magazines, calendars, travel publications, direct marketing campaigns, websites and social media feeds, we always have a deadline around the corner. We're looking for a hardworking team player who is highly organized, efficient and excited to learn/work in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal applicants will have solid design principles that guide them in creating clean, concise and engaging editorial layouts that tell a story with beauty, grace and elegance.

Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in graphic design, marketing, advertising, integrated communications or related field of study
- Expert-level knowledge of Adobe CS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Experience working in magazine publishing, marketing or related industry
- Typography
- Color theory

Job Requirements:

Job Duties
- Design magazine editorial layouts (covers, features, departments)
- Design specialty projects, including calendars, books and travel magazines
- Perform color corrections
- Assist in sourcing photography
- Revise publication style guides
- Revise style sheets, templates and InDesign Master Files
- Perform photo color corrections
- Upload files to printer, preflight check, corrections, etc.
- Assist in creating client advertisements
- Assist in designing Flagship marketing campaigns, websites, direct marketing campaigns and social media initiatives
- Other duties as assumed, assigned and developed

Type of Job: Design

City: Fort Collins

State/Country: CO

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Salary: $45,000-$52,500. This full-time position provides company-sponsored retirement, paid sick time, holidays, vacation and continuing education. There is opportunity for advancement – in pay and responsibilities – at our growing company.

Company: Flagship Publishing

About Our Company: Flagship Publishing is a family-owned publishing company that specializes in high-quality paid-circulation regional magazines. The company's roots date back to 1997 with the start of Nebraska Life Magazine. Flagship launched Colorado Life Magazine in 2012 and Utah Life Magazine in 2018. Flagship is owned by Chris and Angela Amundson.

How to Apply: Apply with cover letter, resume, portfolio and three references to careers@flagshipublishing.com.

Deputy Art Director, Rachael Ray Magazine and Reveal Magazine (Property Brothers)

Job Description: This is a #2 position that will bridge both titles for Reveal magazine and Rachael Ray magazine quarterly titles.

Job Requirements:
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives
Meredith Corporation is seeking a Deputy Art Director to join its creative team to design content across titles including the Rachael Ray and Property Brothers magazines. This position conceptualizes and designs the content of the magazine under the direction of the Creative Director. The Deputy AD utilizes an understanding of the visual direction of magazines to make choices that maintain the creative vision, brand, and standard of quality. This position interacts with editors and the photography departments in addition to many outside freelance creatives.

II. Essential Job Functions
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
60% - Designs and conceives assigned pages each month in cooperation with the assigning editor and Creative Director and Editor in Chief.
30% - Works with illustrators, photographers, and stylists, as appropriate. Attends photo shoots as needed.
10% - Evaluates quality of page proofs , handles some production duties , interfaces with copy editors and editors to ensure type specifications are consistent and the copy fits and visually tells the story.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:

• Minimum of five years experience in publication design.

• Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in Graphic Design, typography and concept development.

• Knowledge of photographers, illustrators, and stylists.

• Good computer skills, knowledge of production duties including attaching text, routing pages, shipping files

• Expertise in editorial design and continuity.

• Experience with photo shoots and on-set art direction.

• Understanding of color correction/retouching process.

• Ability to maintain high quality standards under tight deadlines.

• Ability to communicate visual concepts to people who are not necessarily visually directed.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and multi-tasking skills.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 10 (to shoots)

It is the policy of Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Meredith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Meredith participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Type of Job: Design

City: New York

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-time

Company: Meredith

About Our Company: We are Meredith Corporation, a publicly held media and marketing services company founded upon serving our customers and committed to building value for our shareholders. Through our national and local media groups, we are on the pulse of pop culture, entertainment, food, fashion and lifestyle, news, business and finance, and sports. From that, we have built businesses that serve well-defined audiences, deliver the messages of national and local advertisers, and extend our brand franchises and expertise to related markets. Our products and services distinguish themselves on the basis of quality, customer service, and value that can be trusted.

How to Apply: Visit https://www.meredith.com/viewjobopenings?search= and search “JR08113” or “Deputy Art Director, Property Brothers and the Rachael Ray magazine” for the application.

Designer, North America, Time Out

Job Description: Time Out is seeking a Designer to join our New York team. The Designer will be responsible for assisting the Art Director with the design of all collateral for Time Out. The position will involve producing collateral for both print and digital, including all US magazine titles and supplements, as well as commercial, event, and marketing projects. They will be supervised by the Art Director, and will work with a team of talented designers and photographers. They will regularly collaborate with key staff of business departments to ensure brand vision is consistent.

• Assist the Art Director with design and production of the Time Out New York biweekly magazine, as well as any additional U.S. titles. This includes page layout, developing concepts for both features and covers (and executing them), retouching images, proofing pages, illustration

• Assist the Art Director with the design of collateral across all Time Out departments where required

• Work closely with other designers, photographers, photo editors, and edit team to ensure all work produced is up to the highest standard and consistent with the company’s global visual direction

• Meet aggressive deadlines and multi-task regularly

• Contribute to a collaborative design work environment

Job Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years of industry experience. Experience in publishing or magazine design is ideal

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite is required, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. After Effects is a bonus

• A strong creative eye, with a passion for design, and a strong knowledge of core design principles (typography, grids, layout, etc.)

• Well organized, excellent multitasking skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write briefs and rationalize work eloquently to anyone required

• Must have strong time management skills, and show initiative to meet all deadlines

• Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification

• Excellent knowledge of digital and print design, and the ability to reproduce work on multiple platforms (magazine, social, online, etc.)

Type of Job: Design, Editorial, Digital

City: New York City

State/Country: New York

Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, PTO...etc

Company: Time Out America LLC

About Our Company: Time Out Market is a food and cultural market leveraging the Time Out brand to bring the best of the city under one roof: its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences, based on the editorial curation Time Out has always been known for. The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in a historic market hall in Lisbon and quickly turned into a huge success; with 3.9 million visitors in 2018 it is now Portugal’s most popular attraction. This unique format, which is all about making high-quality fine food affordable and accessible for all, is now coming to other great cities around the world. New Time Out Markets are open in Miami, New York, and Boston, with more to come in Chicago and Montreal in 2019; in Dubai in 2020, London-Waterloo in 2021 and Prague in 2022 – all featuring the cities’ best and most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences.

In June 2016, Time Out Group was listed on London's AIM stock exchange, raising investment to position the company for the next stage of its growth and development. It’s an exciting time as we’re transforming this iconic brand into a global media and entertainment brand and continue to shape the future of the city experience for both locals and visitors.

Time Out is a dynamic, pioneering brand and so is our team. We want to work with the best and brightest talent because we work for the world’s greatest cities, the people enjoying them and the businesses in them. As a truly global team we get to collaborate with colleagues from New York to Paris, Tokyo and Sydney and beyond. It’s our integrity, passion, curiosity, creativity and openness that make us successful and a unique team.

How to Apply: https://timeout.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e51d22de-cebc-4496-9f4a-56ac9ee60604

Art Director, Backpacker

Job Description: The Active Interest Media Active Living Group is seeking an Art Director to join BACKPACKER. This is a full-time role based in AIM’s office in Boulder, CO.

The ideal candidate is a creative and forward thinker in the ever-changing media space. You can meet challenges and deadlines with enthusiasm. Your interests are creative & design, making products that inspire and engage readers, and you are passionate about the outdoors and adventure.

Job Requirements:
Design and production:
• Works to conceive and design compelling layouts for the print magazine (designs departments and features as assigned for the 6 regular issues of Backpacker). Designs and conceptualizes covers of the magazine. Have a willingness and enthusiasm for designing single topic issues and for undertaking a redesign in 2020.
• Works with other Directors across the brand to create striking, on-brand digital visuals and visual packages for marketing, sales, web, and other platforms (this can include logos, brand elements, promotional materials, photo stories, etc.).
• Reviews and manages the Zinio digital editions.
• Works with the photo director on assigned photo shoots to assist with styling and art direction.
• Works with an in-house color correction specialist to make sure color is being processed to meet our standards.
• Manages illustrations and can assign and guide edits from start to completion.
• Manages production, places final images, and makes Epson proofs.
• Manages archive needs after the issues have shipped.

Qualifications:
• Has consumer magazine design/layout design experience, strong production skills and at least 5-6 years as a designer
• Is very familiar with Adobe CC apps, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Has a degree in graphic design or a related field
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Has strong print and digital design skills, is a self-starter, and thinks outside the box. Box? What box?
• Has a broad knowledge of photography, typography, color correction, and illustration
• Is highly organized and deadline driven, with superb project and time management skills
• Works collaboratively with enthusiastic team members both in the office and around the country
• Has a solid understanding of and enthusiasm for outdoors and adventure

Type of Job: Design

City: Boulder

State/Country: CO

Duration: Full-time

Company: Active Interest Media

About Our Company: One of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces leading consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, and films and TV shows that reach 40 million readers, fans, and attendees in 85 countries. Our brands include Yoga Journal, BACKPACKER, Climbing SKI, Clean Eating, Anglers Journal, Yachts International, Sail, Power & Motoryacht, Practical Horseman, EQUUS, Muscle & Performance, Team Roping Journal, Oxygen, Clean Eating, Log Home Living, Old House Journal, Cabin Living, Woodsmith, Garden Gate, and more. The company’s five divisions—the Equine Network, Home Group, Active Living Group, Marine Group, and Fitness Group—also operate thriving B2B platforms, online universities, and retail events. Core competencies include lead generation (through our Qualified Buyer Program), marketing services (through our in-house agency, Catapult Creative Labs), and video production. Warren Miller Entertainment is the most successful adventure-film company in history, and AIM Studios is a unit dedicated to digital video. Active Interest Media’s customers are smart, engaged, and loyal, and they look to our brands for trustworthy information and services that will inspire and enable them to enjoy their passions.

Contact Name: Scott Roeder

Contact Email: humanresources@aimmedia.com

How to Apply: Send resumes to humanresources@aimmedia.com