Deputy Art Director, House Beautiful
/Job Description: House Beautiful is searching for an ambitious and creative Deputy Art Director. This position reports to the Creative Director and will work closely with the art and editorial departments across all platforms of the brand: print, digital, and social. The ideal candidate will be ready to take the lead on digital and manage the day-to-day needs of the website and social channels. You’re the right candidate if you relish working both collaboratively and independently, in a fast-paced environment. Must be an innovator and problem solver with an interest in home and design, eager to play an integral role in taking the visual direction to the next level.
Job Requirements:
What You’ll Do:
Create original photo-illustrations, infographics, design elements and gifs for daily digital stories and social platforms
Collaborate with Creative Director and editors on art direction and layout of digital features, packages, and video graphics
Art direct and assign projects to illustrators when necessary
Design magazine layouts, while planning and executing their translation to digital
Throughout all stages of production, manage and keep the creative process on schedule.
All other sundry duties as assigned by the Creative Director.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in publishing
Experience designing and concept-ing for editorial, digital and social while maintaining the visual integrity of a brand
An ability to take feedback and collaborate with a nimble team of editors and designers
Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CMS programs
Innovative with typography and the design
Strong photo-editing skills
A well-rounded portfolio
Self-direction in daily responsibilities and ability to accomplish all tasks without supervision
Solution-oriented attitude in addressing day to day challenges of job
Type of Job: Graphic Design, Art Direction, Digital, Print
City: New York
State/Country: NY
Duration: Full-time
Benefits: Yes
Company: Hearst - House Beautiful
About Our Company: Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of magazine media across all platforms, with nearly 250 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world, including more than 25 brands in the U.S.
Contact Name: Marc Davila
Contact Email: marc.davila@hearst.com
How to Apply: Please submit resume and a link to an online portfolio. Include a note about yourself in regard to the job opening.