Multimedia/UX Editor, Rolling Stone

Job Description: Rolling Stone has been at the forefront of politics, culture, and music journalism for five decades. The publication defined trends in pop music, developed new forms of coverage and platformed some of the most influential storytellers in history. Now, Rolling Stone is looking for a digital native with a range of sensibilities who can help guide the publication through a new era. Digital has never been more expansive and exciting than the present, ranging from new methodologies to developing sites, emerging technologies that are changing the way we generate and build narratives, and social applications that present new opportunities for engagement. The ideal candidate is a surveyor of these modern trends and can quickly adapt their approach to fit the brand's needs. This person has a deep understanding of user experience design, and can develop graphic systems that extend to every touchpoint. They have a proven ability to set baseline goals for a project — and see where a team can be ambitious. They have extensive knowledge of the digital landscape, and above all, this person is a collaborator who understands teamwork and is excellent at time and project management.

Responsibilities

• Build and design digital editorial packages for the Rolling Stone website and its many social channels. 

• Manage digital projects and work with art directors to execute the production of those projects.

• Work as a connecting link between the art department and the engineering/development teams to ensure the timely completion of projects

• Enhance design standards, documentation, and processes alongside our creative and digital director to further our digital design practices and systems

• Collaborate closely with edit teams to deliver innovative user experiences 

• Track and maintain updates on all digital systems with production teams

Typical wage range: $65k - $80k

Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of expertise in developing interactive systems with a preference for UX design

• Strong visual skills with a precise grasp of typography, layout, color, and motion 

• Experience with and a preference for working collaboratively

• The ability to document digital trends and deliver modern solutions backed by an understanding of user research and data 

• Deep knowledge of the web design processes and understanding of Javascript, HTML, CSS, and the atomic design methodology

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Google tools, including Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier, XD, Docs, Sheets, Analytic tracking tools 

• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt in an unpredictable news environment

• Technical creativity, curiosity, and versatility 

Type of Job: Digital

City: New York

State/Country: NY

Duration: Full-Time

Benefits: At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

Company: Rolling Stone / Penske Media Corporation

About Our Company:

About Rolling Stone:
Rolling Stone, the number one brand in music publishing, has been the leading voice of music and popular culture for 50 years. The multi-media brand features the latest in music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across many platforms including magazine, digital, mobile, social, and event marketing. Rolling Stone provides ''all the news that fits'' to a global audience of approximately 60 million people every month and publishes over 100 pieces of content every day

About Penske Media Corporation:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good www.pmc.com.    

How to Apply: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PEN1022PEKM/JobBoard/6cd1a145-2e14-475a-b78b-4dc9e0c93dae/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=53ec68fc-078d-4e41-ab64-1534dc54dee6&sourceId=b4d65893-7b09-4363-a4cc-3e3e7500525f 

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

Assistant Professor of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design, Ohio University

Job Description: The School of Visual Communication (VisCom) is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an Assistant Professor of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design. As a UX design leader within VisCom, the best candidate for this full-time, tenure-track position will create and execute a well-rounded curriculum that teaches students how to create effective and seamless digital experiences for end-users while contributing to the growth and development of the design program.

Job Requirements: The ideal candidate must have hands-on expertise in the three pillars of UX design, including a solid understanding of UX principles, an elegant execution of UI aesthetics, and a thoughtful approach to UX research methodologies. This candidate understands how to teach and prepare students for industries where user-centered design meets technology and visual communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

• Design and keep current entry-level curriculum to advanced courses that produce strong UX, UI, and UX research designers ready for real-world roles.

• Guide design students through small- and large-scale projects that amount to robust case studies ready for portfolio reviews at the end of their coursework.

• Understand and have experience executing qualitative and quantitative UX research methodologies and creating courses and projects to strengthen these skill sets for students.

• Have hands-on, expert-level experience using modern design tools like Figma or Adobe XD, and confidently teach students tactical skills to create wireframes, style guides and design systems, high-fidelity screens, and interactive prototypes using these tools.

• Confidently give feedback to designers at various project stages (concept ideation, execution of low and high-fidelity screens, creation of animations and iconography, etc.) in design reviews that mirror real-world peer and leadership critiques.

• Promote the importance of quality UI design execution and introduce students to design foundations and requirements (including mobile/app best practices, ADA compliance, etc.) and embed this thinking to be top of mind within the design process.

• Guide students through coursework that mirrors 0-to-1 product launch processes and that allows students to graduate with an understanding of how UX roles fit within organizations, including an understanding of the roles of their cross-functional partners (developers, product managers, etc.)

• Teach students to lightly read and manipulate web scripting languages (i.e., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for the purposes of collaboration with the developers they will work with in the future.

• Keep a pulse on industry trends and capabilities, allowing VisCom students to evolve as quickly as the internet and industry demands.

• Maintain strong research/creative presence in UX and UI design.

This is not a remote position. Along with teaching, mentoring, and advising graduate and undergraduate students, the successful candidate is expected to bring a collaborative spirit to the school’s other majors, in addition to UX/UI design. All VisCom faculty are expected to provide service to the school, to the Scripps College of Communication, and to Ohio University, as well as maintain a strong level of their own creative/professional activities in their respective field.

Minimum Qualifications: At a minimum, a master’s degree in the field of visual communication, graphic design, or a related field, and at least three years of work experience as a UX/UI designer are required.

Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in one of these fields, and/or five or more years of professional experience, is preferred. Teaching experience is a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Type of Job: Assistant Professor

City: Athens

State/Country: OH

Duration: Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

Benefits: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

Company: Ohio University, School of Visual Communication in the Scripps College of Communication

About Our Company:

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE AND SCHOOL
The School of Visual Communication is one of five schools that comprise the Scripps College of Communication (https://www.ohio.edu/scrippscollege/schoolsandcenters/index.cfm). There are also five on-campus centers (such as WOUB Public Media and the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact) and affiliated programs that work in conjunction with each other. In 2015, the schools moved into the Schoonover Center, a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of campus.

There are currently 6 full-time faculty members in the School of Visual Communication. The school, established in the late 1970s, has consistently seen a significant number of its students win international and national awards (including Pulitzer Prizes) in the industry. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in visual communication.

ABOUT THE AREA
Ohio University is located in picturesque Athens, a historic college Southeastern Ohio town in the foothills of the Appalachian mountain range. Athens is known for its “lush land,” “vibrant local music and arts scene,” “interesting food” and “great local cinema.” It’s a place that’s friendly, walkable and affordable.

How to Apply: Candidates for this position should apply at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/45028, Job Posting Number 2016034 where they will submit their application materials online. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Adonis Durado at durado@ohio.edu.

Applicants will need to include the following information:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Teaching Philosophy Statement

4. Three Reference with current contact information

5. Creative work under the document type of “Other.”

6. Unofficial Transcript

Posting Details Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown at the Ohio University jobs site.

Senior Publications Designer, The J. Paul Getty Trust

Job Description: Reporting to the Design and Production Manager, the Senior Publications Designer will work closely with Getty staff, freelancers, and vendors to produce a wide range of high-quality illustrated art books, including exhibition catalogues, academic monographs, trade titles, and children's books for both print and digital formats.

Getty Publications produces award-winning books that result from or complement the work of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Foundation. The approximately 35 books published each year cover the fields of art, photography, archaeology, architecture, conservation, and the humanities for both the general public and specialists. Most books are published in print and an increasing number are published digitally as well.

Getty Publications offers a collegial, family-friendly, and collaborative work environment, where work-life balance is prioritized. We support a hybrid work schedule with some days at our Getty Center offices and some telework days. Staff members can participate in Getty-sponsored community service and serve on committees on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion and on mentorship and community building. Note: Los Angeles-area residency required. This position is NOT fully remote and consists of a hybrid in-office and work-from-home schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with editors and authors to evaluate and understand the unique needs of each project and research book content for design and layout direction. Develop design treatments and/or refine design templates to conceptualize and present appropriate and creative design solutions for publication projects.

• Work closely with the book team to manage the design process, including preparation of full layouts, typesetting, type and design corrections, reviewing final artwork through to supply of print-ready files to production, adhering closely to budget and schedule commitments.

• Work alongside the digital team to produce cover designs for our short-run digital and print-on-demand titles.

• For select projects, supervise the work of outside vendors for typesetting, type corrections, creation of technical illustrations and diagram/chart/map preparation.

• Work closely with production colleagues on the physical aspects of each project, discussing materials and collaborating on color proofing as required. Examine and understand technical production issues that impact the design approach, working together to find practical and cost-efficient solutions.

• Keep informed of new and updated design software and trends in book and cover design and production.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design (BA or BFA) or a related field.

• 5+ years experience designing illustrated books and other materials for print, including experience managing complex books and multiple projects.

Note: When applying, please include a cover letter as well as PDF or weblink to work samples/portfolios when uploading your resume. Applications without these requirements will not be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of typography, design, and complex page layout.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

• Good at prioritizing workload, decision making, working to deadlines, and attentive to details.

• Solid computer design skills with high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).

• Sound knowledge of print production.

• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interest in bookmaking; knowledge of art history a plus.

• Commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and welcoming team environment.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/W4epAZS7856qNhwpmHzEo1

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Type of Job: Design 

City: Los Angeles

State/Country: California

Duration: Full-time

Company: The J. Paul Getty Trust

About Our Company: One of the largest supporters of arts in the world, the J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution that focuses on the visual arts in all their dimensions. Getty serves both the general public and a wide range of professional communities in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through the work of the four Getty programs—the Museum, Research Institute, Conservation Institute, and Foundation—the Getty aims to further knowledge and nurture critical seeing through the growth and presentation of its collections and by advancing the understanding and preservation of the world's artistic heritage. The Getty pursues this mission with the conviction that cultural awareness, creativity, and aesthetic enjoyment are essential to a vital and civil society.

How to Apply: https://www.click2apply.net/W4epAZS7856qNhwpmHzEo1

Staff Designer, Foreign Policy

Job Description: Foreign Policy (FP) is seeking a versatile multiplatform designer and visual communicator to help build FP's brand identity across divisions. We're looking for someone at the intersection of design, marketing, and media who knows how to relay information that draws people in and engages them to stay using clean, compelling visuals. You'll work closely with the creative director and art director — in collaboration with events, podcast, marketing, and social media teams — to craft and iterate visuals to promote FP products. The role includes materials design and branding for our growing events, podcast, marketing, and FP Live divisions.

What you'll do:

• Brand identity: Iterate and improve FP's visual identity across departments, with an eye toward visuals that adhere to house standards while appeasing a diverse and growing roster of partners in the geopolitical, technology, and NGO space.

• Events materials creation: Design digital materials for events that anticipate platform-specific needs for use on ForeignPolicy.com, on social media, and during events and FP Live. (Experience producing assets for streaming events, video, and in-person large-scale installations is a bonus.)

Candidates must upload a design portfolio link or pdf. Submissions without relevant work samples will be disqualified.

Working at FP
We are located in Washington, D.C., and while we have a preference for candidates in the D.C. area, we are open to remote applicants. D.C.-based staff are required to work from the office at least one day a month, with all U.S.-based staff convening in D.C. four times a year. FP staff members are encouraged to take advantage of our “One Month From Anywhere” program to work from the location of their choice for one month each year.

Foreign Policy requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Foreign Policy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience producing content-based marketing materials for a media organization preferred.

• A strong design portfolio showcasing art and typographical hierarchy and logic.

• Demonstrated experience parsing and translating complicated information into understandable concepts and reader-friendly visuals across platforms.

• Proficiency with Adobe Suite products, especially Indesign, Photoshop, XD, and Illustrator.

• Attention to detail and proven record of project management.

• Ability to be self-led while collaborating closely and nimbly with a small team in a fast-paced news production environment will be essential to success in this role.

• Eligibility to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000

Type of Job: Design, Digital

City: Washington

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full-time

Company: Foreign Policy

About Our Company: Foreign Policy was founded in 1970 with the intention of leading a root-and-branch rethink of how the United States engages with other countries. We showcase the smartest ideas and analysis on global affairs, written by experts and practitioners of international relations. Although FP exists on many platforms—our website, quarterly print edition, award-winning podcasts, live events, and analytics division—we will always be first and foremost a magazine of politics and ideas, covering parts of the world undercovered in other English-language media and bringing a nuanced, global perspective to more familiar stories.

How to Apply: https://foreignpolicy.com/employment-opportunities/

Associate Art Director, Print & Digital, People Magazine

Job Description: People Magazine’s art department seeks a full time staff Associate AD to design print pages on the weekly as well as design motion graphics and other digital design work for our moving covers, projects for People.com and on our social media platforms. This position reports to the Design Director and on up to the Executive Creative Director with a dotted line to the Senior Digital Art Director.

What you’ll do: On an average week, you will design various pages of the print publication, ranging from more templated pages to free-form creative feature design. When it comes up (projects vary week to week) you will either assist or lead on the creative for motion graphics over our digital covers, animating type, creating animated shorts using imagery for our IG and FB accounts, creating graphics for the dot.com and social platforms and then switching gears back to print. You won’t be bored.

Job Requirements: 8+ years in the publishing business in a similar role or less if ready for advancement. Advanced knowledge of InDesign and AfterEffects is key. Proficiency in the entire Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus. We work in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Woodwing for Print; Adobe AfterEffects for animated type and graphics, and Figma, Miro and Greenhouse are our digital CMS programs and platforms, easily trainable if necessary on the latter.

The ideal candidate can shift between roles fluidly and swiftly, depending on the day. You’re flexible, good-humored, well-informed and fluent in the language of pop culture and high end publication design. You’re an excellent communicator, able to express yourself and your ideas to your colleagues in a forum where you’re often asked to collaborate and lead discussions around the best way to approach a page or a project. You are attuned to trends, ambitious about recognition for excellence across all our collaborative endeavors and you thrive in a fast paced daily news cycle. You have stamina and graciously pick up work when not busy (though that is rare), you work well under pressure and independently as well as welcome constructive criticism. An abiding passion for type play, color, and clever graphics is key to this role. And you are more than just faintly familiar with the world’s biggest magazine brand, you respect it, and “get it”.

Type of Job: Design

City: New York (hybrid)

State/Country: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: Dotdash Meredith

About Our Company: Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher and home to iconic brands such as PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Allrecipes, Food & Wine, and many more.

How to Apply: Apply at the link: https://meredith.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/EXT/job/New-York--NY-225-Liberty/Associate-Art-Director_JR12265