Art Director, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen

Hearst • New York, NY

10d • $101,000 - $122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Art Director for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen helps shape the visual experience of stories across print, digital, social, video, and live experiences. The role partners with the Creative Director to develop and evolve the brands’ visual identities, creative vision, and design standards. It creates editorial and cross-platform work, collaborates with editorial and production partners, manages and mentors designers, commissions creative contributors, and supports effective creative workflows. The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in consumer editorial design, including experience across digital and print platforms.
• Experience directly managing individuals and/or a team, ideally in a creative environment.
• Expertise in editorial design, typography, branding, and visual storytelling, with refined creative sensibility.
• Experience developing brand identity systems, logos, templates, and cohesive visual languages across multiple platforms.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate editorial ideas into compelling creative executions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to polished, high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to build partnerships across editorial, creative, and production teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Bridge.
• Strong knowledge of magazine design, photography, illustration, color management, and production workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve creative processes and streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Creative Director to develop and evolve visual identity, creative vision, and design standards for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen across print, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms.
• Manage and mentor a team of full-time and freelance designers.
• Design editorial layouts, feature packages, celebrity profiles, and special projects using typography, imagery, and visual direction to elevate storytelling.
• Create graphics, logos, branding assets, and creative collateral for websites, social media, video series, live events, and other cross-platform initiatives.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, photographers, video producers, social teams, and special projects partners to develop and execute creative solutions.
• Help define, document, and improve creative workflows and design processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality execution.
• Commission and art direct freelance illustrators and creative contributors while maintaining brand standards and editorial excellence.
• Oversee image selection, color approval, and photo-retouching direction with digital imaging specialists.
• Deliver thoughtful, high-impact creative work while balancing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed