Assistant Art Director

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

Applicants who don’t provide portfolio samples will not be considered. Due to a high quantity of applications, we cannot respond to every application.