Variety: Senior Art Director Job at Pmc in Los Angeles

Variety

is seeking a

Senior Art Director

to join our award‑winning creative team. In this role, you will shape the visual language of one of the most iconic entertainment brands in the world across digital and print platforms. You will bring editorial stories to life through bold, sophisticated design while collaborating closely with the creative team, editors, developers, and brand leaders to produce award‑winning creative work. The position can be located in our Los Angeles or New York City office.

Key Responsibilities
Print Design

Execute and spearhead print layouts for weekly feature stories and special print editions, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to production schedules

Drive the visual direction of the weekly feature well and major print packages

Own themed packages and develop bespoke visual language

Partner with editors to shape story packaging, pacing, and visual hierarchy across the issue

Mentor members of the design team and provide art direction and feedback

Maintain rigorous attention to typography, grid systems, and brand standards across all print deliverables

Ensure all files meet print production standards including preflight, color accuracy, and press specification

Work within a fast‑paced weekly production cycle with strict ship deadlines

Digital & Longform Design

Contribute to select digital packages, special series, and editorial verticals that elevate Variety’s storytelling across web and mobile platforms

Collaborate with editorial, photo, and development teams to craft compelling visual narratives from concept through final execution

Brand & Visual Identity

Maintain and evolve Variety’s visual identity across digital and print, ensuring consistency and innovation in equal measure

Contribute to the ongoing development of design systems, templates, and style guidelines

Collaboration & Leadership

Attend editorial planning meetings and actively contribute to layout reviews and creative ideation

Provide mentorship and design direction to junior designers and freelance collaborators when needed

Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight editorial deadlines without compromising quality

Required Qualifications

5–8+ years of design experience, ideally in a media, publishing, or editorial environment

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Understanding of both digital UX/UI design principles and print production workflows

Strong typographic sensibility and an eye for layout, color, and visual storytelling

Demonstrated experience designing longform digital editorial packages or similar immersive content

Ability to work collaboratively across editorial, photo, and technology teams

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high‑velocity newsroom

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a national entertainment, news, or lifestyle publication

Familiarity with K4 or Woodwing

Familiarity with HTML/CSS or basic front‑end concepts

Knowledge of accessibility and responsive design best practices

Portfolio that includes both digital packages and print editorial work

Location & Compensation
Los Angeles or New York City office. Salary range: $105,000–$115,000 upon hire. This is an at‑will position with the flexibility for salary adjustments based on experience and market factors.

Benefits
Competitive benefits package including healthcare with no employee contributions, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and additional perks such as pet and home insurance discounts.

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