Assistant Art Director

Cincinnati Magazine seeks a designer with a passion for visual storytelling and art direction.

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work on editorial and custom publications as well as special advertising sections: flow in and style text, route to editors efficiently, design page layouts, and get approval from clients
• Manage multiple deadlines: designer will be working on multiple projects at a time with varying deadlines
• Design within various branding styles
• Create creative briefs and commission original artwork from illustrators and photographers as needed
• Negotiate fees, manage contracts, track photo credits for all commissioned artwork
• Brainstorm art and editorial ideas with the team
• Color correct and prepare artwork for publication, website, and social
• Source pick-up art and stock art
• Think creatively to produce new ideas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Highly proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. Knows not only how to use, but when to use each
• A positive attitude and flexibility
• Strong organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects while still meeting necessary guidelines
• Self-motivated, independent worker, capable of executing project guidelines without continuous oversight
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Portfolio that shows off layout design skills
• Knowledge of modern printing processes is a plus

Education/Experience:

• College degree in communication design
• At least 3 months internship or co-op experience preferred

Application Process:

Please email us at the following: a cover letter, resume, and portfolio samples (pdf or website link). Applicants who don’t provide portfolio samples will not be considered. xzgxqkn Due to a high quantity of applications, we cannot respond to every application.