Assistant Art Director

Cincinnati Magazine · Cincinnati, Ohio

FULL TIME

Job Description

Cincinnati Magazine

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

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

Company	Cincinnati Magazine
Location	Cincinnati, Ohio
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Administrative and executive secretaries

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