Description
Marie Claire is looking for an Art Director to oversee and manage the brand's visual tone across its print magazine, website, and social media platforms.
The Art Director will lead design direction, including managing the day-to-day creative and taking a hands-on approach across print, digital, social, and newsletters.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage Marie Claire's Art team, providing direction, guidance, and support across projects
- Present mood boards to ensure the strongest visual approach for each brief
- Lead the creative process for two print issues per year, from the initial conversations with editors and story run-throughs to picture research, commissioning, layout design, and final execution
- Work closely with the Social team to design and approve social-first graphics for cross-platform use
- Turn ideas and concepts into compelling visuals and present along with rationale and detail to editors
- Ensure all creative work follows the appropriate editorial review and approval process, collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and/or relevant editors, to incorporate feedback and secure final approval
- Help conceptualize creative directions for cover stories, including developing mood boards and visual approaches for photoshoots
- Develop bespoke landing pages for digital issues and other programming as needed
Requirements:
- 7+ years of relevant experience, with an emphasis on design direction
- Experience working on sets; working on the creation of social media assets; and working on a print magazine
- Outstanding portfolio with a strong commitment to producing excellent work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to both detail and the big picture
- Fluency in Photoshop and InDesign; willingness to work within our editorial CMS
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plus a company match
- Uncapped leave
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan