Art Director
About The Position
The Art Director collaborates with the Design Director and Editor-in-Chief to define and maintain the visual and brand-design standards of the Publishing division, primarily across the Wildsam brand range of print magazine, travels books and digital content but with potential involvement with any and all Publishing projects. The role calls for flexible, creative visual thinking across media and nitty-gritty executional skills, from photo-shoot planning to magazine page layout to brand collateral. As a fully integrated member of the collaborative Editorial/Creative team, the person in this role will help shape a dynamic, one-of-a-kind American travel brand on a strategic level, but also provide high-quality, hands-on design work across many different projects and partnerships. The ideal candidate is a multifaceted designer and art director with refined aesthetic sensibilities and up-to-date technical skills. A passion for American travel and cultural discovery is a must.
Requirements
- Photo/video production coordination and creative-direction experience
- 3+ years experience in art direction, graphic design, photo editing or production
- Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Experience with book and magazine page design, including photo layout and typesetting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially related to photography assignment and production details
Nice To Haves
- A passion for American travel and cultural discovery is a must.
Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying, hiring and managing photographers, videographers, directors, production companies and other visual artists for contributions to Wildsam’s print magazine, digital content and other Publishing projects.
- Grow and maintain a network of leading contributors in visual media.
- Assist in planning and execution for on-location photo and video shoots.
- Lead Wildsam book design.
- Assist in Wildsam print magazine design.
- Collaborate with the Digital Editor on as-needed digital publication design.
- Provide design support to marketing and sales outreach efforts on an as-needed basis.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Good Sam Roadside Assistance
- discounts
- paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
- Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
- on the job training opportunities
- medical
- dental
- vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
