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
Application Process:
Please email us at careers@cincinnatimagazine.com the following: a cover letter, resume, and portfolio samples (pdf or website link). Applicants who don’t provide portfolio samples will not be considered. Due to a high quantity of applications, we cannot respond to every application.