Associate Art Director

Overview:

This role supports the visual direction and production of a monthly magazine and related brand initiatives, including editorial layouts, photoshoots, and event materials. The position collaborates closely with the Design Director and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality design across print and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute story ideas and editorial planning.
• Design editorial pages for each issue, collaborating with the Design Director to maintain a consistent visual voice.
• Conceptualize and design feature stories, partnering on layout direction and visual storytelling.
• Coordinate and art direct photoshoots, including developing concepts and managing communication between photographers, subjects, and internal teams.
• Source and commission illustrators, including researching talent, pitching projects, and providing creative direction.
• Edit and refine photography to meet publication standards.
• Design auxiliary editorial projects, and additional magazine-related materials.
• Design advertorials, special sections and client projects, securing creative approval from both internal and external teams.
• Create print and digital assets for events, including promotional, logistical, and recap materials (shared across team).
• Assist the digital editor with web and social media graphic.
• Manage production logistics such as organizing files and maintaining asset libraries.

Qualifications:

• An appreciation for Indianapolis and its stories
• Strong editorial design skills with a keen eye for typography, layout, and visual storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

A portfolio is required with resume submission.