Art Director Jobs

Job Title: Manager, Creative Company: American Girl Location: Middleton, WI Description: American Girl celebrates girls through our premium quality dolls, books, clothing, and accessories. Come and experience play at American Girl! This position will manage a staff of art directors and designers and direct the creation of all illustration, photography and graphic design for books, magazines, product development, retail experience product and other non-marketing materials. This individual will lead the creative effort to ensure that artwork and design successfully represent the American Girl brand in a consistent and brand correct manner. Requirements: An Associate or Bachelors degree in a design-related field Proficient in Adobe In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Powerpoint A minimum of 10 years of design experience (magazine and/or book publishing preferred) Previous supervisory experience Previous experience working with childrens literature preferred

Job Title: Assistant Art Director- Internship Company: Location: Charleston, SC Description: A Lowcountry magazine needs 1-2 designer interns immediately. Amazing opportunity to work with one of the hottest publications in Charleston. We are looking for highly motivated, energetic, and responsible people to join our team. There are a lot of opportunities with this position. If you are interested, please send us your resume as we would like to start interviewing ASAP Must have access to a computer and have a high level of skill with the adobe suite. We are registered with the College of Charleston and Art Institutes internship programs so you will receive college credit.

Job Title: Publishing Art Director/Special Projects Job Company: American Express Location: New York, NY Description: Publishing Art Director/Special Projects Job Job Posting Title: Publishing Art Director/Special ProjectsAutoReqId: 130169BRResponsibilities: Art Director for Special Projects division of Travel + Leisure. Lead graphic designer for T+L Books, T+L Family, and Signature Editorial Units. Design and produce three books annually, two editions of T+L Family, and SEUs upon request. Perform other job related duties.EOE statement: American Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Qualifications: At least three years' experience as art director; experience must include book design and magazine design. Must be able to multi-task and create under deadline pressure.Work Location State/Province: New YorkWork Location Country: United StatesClassification: Full-Time - RegularJob Function: EditorialTravel Required No

Job Title: Assistant Art Director Company: Emmis Communications Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Assistant Art DirectorLocation: CA-Los AngelesJob Code: 6140# of openings: 1EEO job category: (2) ProfessionalsDescriptionAssistant Art DirectorLos Angeles magazine is one of the most respected names among city and regional magazines. With engaging prose and compelling design, Los Angeles magazine introduces its readers to the people, issues and events that define Los Angeles. Los Angeles magazine is part of Emmis Publishing, the country's leading publisher of city and regional magazines. Emmis titles including Texas Monthly, Los Angeles magazine, Orange Coast magazine, Atlanta Magazine, Indianapolis Monthly and Cincinnati Magazine take home roughly half of the honors presented each year at the City and Regional Magazine awards ceremony.Los Angeles magazine, located in the Miracle Mile area, has an immediate opening for an energetic, creative designer with publication experience and strong typography and layout skills. The position will oversee and design standing departments, features and service packages. Candidates should possess the following qualifications: Experience with photography and illustration assignment Experience with publication production workflow Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator Ability to work within tight deadlines with attention to detailThe ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in graphic design and several years of experience in a publication editorial setting.Application Process:If you are a qualified candidate and interested in this position, we encourage you to apply and include PDF samples of design work or a link to website. The preferred application method is to submit a cover letter, resume and application online atwww.emmis.com. If applying online is not possible, please mail your resume to:Los Angeles magazine5900 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036No phone calls please.Emmis Communications (NASDAQ:EMMS) is a diversified media corporation with award-winning radio broadcasting and magazine publishing operations in markets accross the country. Emmis is as well-known for its creative culture as for its operations. Our people are aggressive, knowledgeable and deeply committed to each of the communities in which we operate. Because employees are the key to our success, Emmis offers strong benefits and incentives, including health, dental and life insurance and a 401(k) contribution plan. For more information about Emmis see our website atwww.emmis.com.EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Title: Associate Creative Director, Content Strategy Company: Cramer Productions Location: Norwood, MA Description: Cramer is an independent leading edge provider of Digital Marketing and Event Solutions. We have provided strategic marketing and communications solutions to build brands, acquire customers and educate and train employees for the past 25 years. We work with Fortune 500 and emerging companies like EMC, EMD Serono, Gillette, Boston Scientific, and Jordan's Furniture to name a few. By partnering with our clients, we deliver business results through the creation and execution of targeted marketing solutions that include Brand Development, Product Launches, Sales & Product Training, Customer Acquisition & Retention, Internal Communications, Channel Marketing, and Meetings & Events. Known for our unique "in-source" model Cramer's core services include Events, Interactive, Graphic Design, Learning Solutions and Video. The integration of these offerings combined with superior program management skills, ensures that our clients' expectations are exceeded while the impact of their marketing dollars are maximized. For more information, please visit our website at www.crameronline.com or visit our blog at www.awidernet.com. Job Purpose / Mission As the Associate Creative Director, Content Strategy, you are responsible for managing copy for breakthrough communications campaigns with a healthcare and patient focus. This will involve a combination of writing, editing and proofing content across all media including online, print and video - and managing a pool of copy freelancers for overflow projects. This position also requires strong team management, client-facing skills, and presentations expertise. Client Management (internal/external) Act as a Client liaison by presenting various stages of work to the Client Partner with extended internal team ensuring projects are executed flawlessly ACD Responsibilities Oversee and track each piece through the execution process to ensure the final product is of the highest quality and meet Client brand guidelines Partner with the Clients to understand their business goals and brand. Understand the medical and/or scientific background of the brand Ensures that the team of copywriters follow the JRC Standard Operating Procedures Collaborate with account team to coordinate copy development for clients' communication outreach campaigns, including writing and/or directing/managing staff and freelancers to ensure content meets each campaign's goals, maintains a consistent voice and stays on brand. Lead presentations and campaigns effectively internally and externally Express thorough understanding of clients and competitors Resourcefully research and actively contribute to brainstorms Ensure that the copy team liaises with the art directors/design team to ensure, in a given piece, that copy and design are cohesive Multitask to meet many deadlines and brand needs all at once Ensure that the projects follow the process Keep up to date on creative as well as online trends Identify new process efficiencies ongoing Skills Excellent writer with strong copyediting and proofreading skills Ability to direct, write and edit a range of copy styles and for various media, including print, video, interactive and events. An understanding of the production of these medias a plus. Ability to interact with the client and manage the editorial process through Legal, Medical and Regulatory reviews Knowledge of proofreading marks, medical copy and grammatical standards Agency experience a big plus Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; able to learn additional applications Experience with content management systems, digital asset management, databases, SEO best practices, tagging, attributions and internal site search Experience with content audits and gap analyses Experience with editorial calendar planning Team Manage a team of Copy Writers and a Proofreader Act as a mentor to departmental employees by providing developmental opportunities, responding to questions, providing direction on resource utilization and inspire new creative thinking Work as the liaison between the internal team and the Client Keep a positive and "can-do" attitude with the team Be solution oriented Resolve team issues and escalate to the Senior Creative Director when needed The Ideal Candidate.. Will collaborate across multiple verticals to enhance and build innovative solutions. Will be a team player, positive attitude, solution oriented, proactive and detailed oriented. Qualifications Must have BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications or related field 4 to 6 years of marketing/communications copywriting experience, preferably in an agency setting Must be highly organized and have a strong sense of personal time management Experience working with content for LifeSciences/Healthcare industry a plus Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills required. Must have very close attention to detail and consistency while working on tight deadlines Good interpersonal communication skills, dependable, and has good judgment

Job Title: Art Director/Graphic Designer Company: Location: Houston, TX Description: Printing and Promotional Products Company is seeking an Art Director/Graphic Designer. Candidate must have the ability to manage and create all types of artwork from typesetting, design layout and art output for production. Print projects will include a variety of products such as business cards, forms, logo design, 4 color brochures, signs and art layout for promotional products. Requirements- Candidate must be able to work in both MAC and PC platforms using various software including: Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, Photoshop, Corel Draw and PageMaker. General knowledge of Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel and Publisher are also required. Various website/ macromedia application software knowledge of Freehand and Dreamweaver is a plus. Strong attention to proofreading, detail oriented and attention to deadlines are required. Candidate will be required to manage electronic art files and art operating system that is PC based. Salary for this position depends on experience; salary range is $25,000 to $30,000 annually. Hours may vary depending on work load but usually will range from 32-40 hours per week. Company benefits include paid holidays and vacation. Please send resume only, no portfolios at this time, include contact phone number. Company located in Hobby Airport Area, southeast Houston.

Job Title: Creative Director, Copy Company: SapientNitro Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Creative Director - Copy Writer Job Summary: As Creative Director at Sapient, you'll be a champion for both Sapient and our clients' brands. You'll build your team and grow their capabilities. You'll serve as a creative figurehead to existing clients and help us win new ones. You'll push to continually identify and take advantage of emerging creative opportunities. And you'll help us run the business, managing your team's efforts to align with our goals and strategic direction. Our work extends across platforms, from websites and banners, to digital kiosks and mobile apps, to social media and eECRM. You'll help lead our team of copywriters, art directors, motion graphics designers, information architects, strategists and technologists to create creative that continually pushes boundaries. Primary Responsibilities: Attract, recruit and retain talent Work closely with account, media, research and strategic planning teams to formulate appropriate overall strategy for a project or client. Set the creative vision for each of your client projects Lead collaboration with other disciplines involved in projects Work closely with other members of agency leadership to shape our capabilities and vision for growth Ensure quality of creative output from client presentations through production Work with leadership teams in home office to set staffing levels and priorities Collaborate with account and project management staff to scope project budgets Participate in new business activities, from identifying opportunities to pitch development Serve as main creative point of contact for your clients Take a lead role in presentations to both existing and potential clients Participate in career path development of your creative staff Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism, English or Communications Seven to ten years of copywriting/editorial experience in an advertising or marketing environment. Proven leadership ability and creative excellence Portfolio/writing samples Education: Bachelor's degree required About SapientNitro SapientNitro, a division of Sapient, is the world's first customer experience company. We create and engineer highly relevant moments that accelerate business growth and fuel brand advocacy for our clients. By combining multi-channel marketing, commerce, and the technology that binds them, we influence customer behavior across the spectrum of communication and commerce channels, resulting in deeper, more meaningful relationships between customers and brands. SapientNitro services global leaders such as Citigroup, Coca-Cola, Disney, Mars, Singapore Airlines, Target, and Vodafone through our operations in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.sapientnitro.com or follow us on Twitter Register to View

Job Title: Creative Director, Copy Company: SapientNitro Location: Santa Monica, CA Description: Creative Director - Copy Writer Job Summary: As Creative Director at Sapient, you'll be a champion for both Sapient and our clients' brands. You'll build your team and grow their capabilities. You'll serve as a creative figurehead to existing clients and help us win new ones. You'll push to continually identify and take advantage of emerging creative opportunities. And you'll help us run the business, managing your team's efforts to align with our goals and strategic direction. Our work extends across platforms, from websites and banners, to digital kiosks and mobile apps, to social media and eECRM. You'll help lead our team of copywriters, art directors, motion graphics designers, information architects, strategists and technologists to create creative that continually pushes boundaries. Primary Responsibilities: Attract, recruit and retain talent Work closely with account, media, research and strategic planning teams to formulate appropriate overall strategy for a project or client. Set the creative vision for each of your client projects Lead collaboration with other disciplines involved in projects Work closely with other members of agency leadership to shape our capabilities and vision for growth Ensure quality of creative output from client presentations through production Work with leadership teams in home office to set staffing levels and priorities Collaborate with account and project management staff to scope project budgets Participate in new business activities, from identifying opportunities to pitch development Serve as main creative point of contact for your clients Take a lead role in presentations to both existing and potential clients Participate in career path development of your creative staff Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism, English or Communications Seven to ten years of copywriting/editorial experience in an advertising or marketing environment. Proven leadership ability and creative excellence Portfolio/writing samples Education: Bachelor's degree required About SapientNitro SapientNitro, a division of Sapient, is the world's first customer experience company. We create and engineer highly relevant moments that accelerate business growth and fuel brand advocacy for our clients. By combining multi-channel marketing, commerce, and the technology that binds them, we influence customer behavior across the spectrum of communication and commerce channels, resulting in deeper, more meaningful relationships between customers and brands. SapientNitro services global leaders such as Citigroup, Coca-Cola, Disney, Mars, Singapore Airlines, Target, and Vodafone through our operations in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.sapientnitro.com or follow us on Twitter Register to View

Job Title: Creative Director, Every Day with Rachael Ray (4513) Company: Reader's Digest Association Location: New York, NY Description: 4513 Job Description Meets with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director and Founder to set the visual standard for the Every Day with Rachael Ray brand Supervises Art and Photo departments and manages department budgets Provides visual direction and final approval for all photography and illustrations in the magazine Directs, oversees and approves all layouts created by design staff Conceives, directs and produces 10 covers a year Leads all editorial design projects, directing staff designers and freelancers accordingly Works with all other staff to produce cohesive, consistent, brand-appropriate products Represents magazine at corporate and industry events, meetings and presentations Collaborates with Managing Editor and Advertising Production director on editorial page configurations, ad placement and creation of issue maps Oversees department workflow, working with Art Director and Managing Editor to ensure that work is fairly distributed and deadlines are met Required Skills Required Experience At least 10 years of design experience at a consumer food or lifestyle magazine, including at least two years managing a staff, as well as photographers, stylists, illustrators and freelancers Extensive experience with conception and execution of cover concepts Experience working closely with celebrities and in celebrity-driven environments Proven success with creating, executing and maintaining a consistent brand identity Dynamic, energetic and fun design approach to editorial concepts Demonstrated success with resolving complex design issues and clearly communicating visual concepts to non-designers Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with all levels of staff Exceptional organization and time-management skills and attention to detail Job Location New York, NY, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Associate Art Director - Custom Projects Company: Great Lakes Publishing Company Location: Cleveland, OH Description: Cleveland Magazine, a publication of Great Lakes Publishing Co., currently has an opening for an Associate Art Director Custom Projects. We are looking for an extremely creative, energetic, organized individual to designs and layout printed and graphic materials. A superior understanding of design concepts, typography, photography and software is key; Web design and photo skills are major pluses. The ideal candidate will work well under deadline pressure to perform routine and complex duties in the preparation of custom media. The position will work closely with project editors and managers, as well as both the Art Director and Editor of Cleveland Magazine RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates layouts for custom media Designs and produces custom media Conducts image research Collaborates with art director and editor Meets with clients to ensure accuracy Maintains and backs up files Monitor and maintain quality throughout project (maintain quality to standards of both Cleveland Magazine and our external clients) In addition to custom media projects, contributes to the planning and design of Cleveland Magazine (12 issues per year) Create concepts and designs that support the strategic and tactical objectives of Cleveland Magazine Take projects from concept to final delivery