Surfer Magazine, Inc.:
Art Director/Magazine Designer - Powder and Bike Magazine Job in Carlsbad, NY
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Carlsbad, NY
Full-time | Design - Graphic, Design - Illustration, Digital, Editorial, Marketing, Production - Print & Web
About the job
As part of a shared services team, the Art Director (full-time, salaried, regular, on-site) works as an experienced visual director and designer for Powder and Bike Mag which combines hands-on graphic design and brand stewardship to ensure all products and visual aspects are on-brand, inspired, and appealing. Proficiency in InDesign is a must. The position collaborates with editorial teams, digital teams, sales and marketing, corporate, and the events department. Candidates considered will possess intangibles, experience in the Ski/Mountain Bike worlds, versatility in regards to creative style, and a good attitude. The chosen Art Director has creative vision, a good work ethic and attendance habits, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines. Essential responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
• Experienced Magazine design.
• Designing across all channels including online, print, on-site (events), social media, e-mail, mobile, and video.
• Tasks that range from top-level ideation to menial work.
• Knowledge of creating digitally optimized assets for various technologies.
• Redesigns and re-branding projects.
• Collaboration with photo and video editors on various projects.
• Leading contributing artists/illustrators and occasional freelance production designers.
• Developing and maintaining standards, systems and best practices for all creative work-flows.
Education/Experience:
• BFA in Graphic Design or bachelor’s degree in Arts or equivalent knowledge base preferred.
• 3+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in print and digital design required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Experience in high-volume page layout required.
• Experience with creating compelling visuals for different target audiences.
• Ski and Mountain Bike experience preferred.
• Expert-level skill at Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Proficiency in InDesign required.
• Strong typographic skills.
• Consistent execution of strong visual hierarchy.
• Clear articulation of brand direction behind each design project.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Expertise with developing creative solutions and working with brand identity.
• A willingness to embrace change and to adapt strategies on the fly.
• Ability to learn the latest platforms and technology tools, best practices, and evolve with creative standards
• Motion graphics/Adobe After Effects skills a plus.
Equipment/Software Used:
• Mac
• Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Acrobat.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experienced Magazine design.
• Designing across all channels including online, print, on-site (events), social media, e-mail, mobile, and video.
• Tasks that range from top-level ideation to menial work.
• Knowledge of creating digitally optimized assets for various technologies.
• Redesigns and re-branding projects.
• Collaboration with photo and video editors on various projects.
• Leading contributing artists/illustrators and occasional freelance production designers.
• Developing and maintaining standards, systems and best practices for all creative work-flows.
Education/Experience:
• BFA in Graphic Design or bachelor’s degree in Arts or equivalent knowledge base preferred.
• 3+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in print and digital design required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Experience in high-volume page layout required.
• Experience with creating compelling visuals for different target audiences.
• Ski and Mountain Bike experience preferred.
• Expert-level skill at Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Proficiency in InDesign required.
• Strong typographic skills.
• Consistent execution of strong visual hierarchy.
• Clear articulation of brand direction behind each design project.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Expertise with developing creative solutions and working with brand identity.
• A willingness to embrace change and to adapt strategies on the fly.
• Ability to learn the latest platforms and technology tools, best practices, and evolve with creative standards
• Motion graphics/Adobe After Effects skills a plus.
Equipment/Software Used:
• Mac
• Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Acrobat.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).