Art Director, Condé Nast Traveller

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the most discerning up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizens bible and muse offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal a drink or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.

Job Description

Location:

London GB

Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue GQ Glamour CN Traveller Vanity Fair Wired The World of Interiors House & Garden and Tatler among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print digital video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities skills and contributions recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role

CondéNast Traveller UK is looking for a talented and highly motivated multi-platform Art Director to join its award-winning editorial team.

The successful candidate will be a top-flight dynamic designer and director with several years of consumer magazine and editorial experience. You will be a central part of the art team supporting and reporting to CNTs Global Creative Director. The Art Director will be responsible for everything from concept and commissioning to day-to-day design and execution across all our platforms.

A thorough knowledge of Adobe CS (InDesign Illustrator PhotoShop) is essential and experience of video-editing packages and DPS is advantageous.

What will you be doing

To support the creative director in all design and art desk duties from checking proofs to liaising with production and repro.
To design and art direct the magazines features and sections and oversee digital and social and associated products working alongside our editors.
To create innovative concepts for shoots sourcing and commissioning photographers stylists and illustrators.
To art direct external photo shoots as well as some backstage and additional video on location and in the studio.
To help the creative director manage the art team in terms of advice standards knowledge growth workflows and delegation.
To maintain design standards across CNT and ensure that production deadlines are met.

About You:

Extensive industry experience in art direction with a portfolio demonstrating multi-platform expertise.
Sophisticated design aesthetic with a strong foundation in typography and visual storytelling.
Strong leadership in guiding creative teams and ensuring brand consistency across platforms.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
A passion for travel and food and a keen interest and knowledge of the luxury travel space is desirable
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator).
Established network of leading photographers and creatives.

Does this sound like you

Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio which highlights why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we dont use AI-assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
Youll have access to a competitive pension scheme Bupa Private Healthcare Season ticket loans and eye tests.
We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing including core hours 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location) access to our Employee Assistance Programme corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Were a dog-friendly office plus youll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where youll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives exchange ideas and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status age familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Experience:

Director