Job: Design Director, Everyday Food

Jobing Description

Job # 1297
Job Title Design Director, Everyday Food
Posting Date 1/17/2012
Type Full time
Location New York
Primary Purpose

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently looking for a Design Director for Everyday Food. Under the guidance of the Editor in Chief, this highly creative position will be charged with directing and evolving the visual aspects of the print magazine and digital brand extensions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Work with the Editor in Chief to direct and evolve all visual aspects of the Everyday Food brand

Direct, research, and manage photo shoots, graphics, layouts and art production for Everyday Food Magazine, both in print and digital

Work directly with the EIC, Art, Style, Edit, and Online departments to communicate editorial content

Develop and maintain brand visuals

Lead the Everyday Food Art Dept., working collaboratively with the rest of the editorial staff, to meet monthly photography, production, and copy deadlines

Manage and actively mentor members of the art department of Everyday Food

Review color separation proofs with the Managing Editor, Art Production and Print Quality Director

Oversee and monitor project budgets

Find and hire staff and freelance designers as needed

Undertake other art direction assignments and duties as needed

Requirements

Requirements:

Candidates must have prior management experience, strong typographic skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to shape a project from conception to completion.

Candidates must also have:

Degree or Advanced Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Thorough knowledge of CS5; K4

At least 7 years of professional graphic design experience; experience in both print and digital required

Comprehensive awareness of new platforms and technologies

Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator

Strong typographic expertise

Strong conceptual thinking

Hands-on approach to idea generation

Sophisticated visual sense

Strong organizational and time management skills