Art Director, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen

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Bring bold ideas to life across two of the most iconic brands in media. As Art Director forCosmopolitanandSeventeen youll help shape how millions of readers experience stories across print digital social video and live experiencescreating compelling visual identities that inspire engage and push creative boundaries.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)

Hearst Magazines portfolio of30 powerful brandsreaches millions of engaged readers through compelling storytelling across print digital social video and emerging platforms. As part of a global media company were continually reinventing publishing by combining world-class content innovative technology and industry-leading data capabilities to create meaningful experiences for audiences around the world.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Partner with the Creative Director to develop and evolve the visual identity creative vision and design standards forCosmopolitanandSeventeenacross print digital social video and experiential platforms.
• Design compelling editorial layouts feature packages celebrity profiles and special projects that elevate storytelling through sophisticated typography imagery and visual direction.
• Create impactful graphics logos branding assets and creative collateral for websites social media video series live events and other cross-platform initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with editors writers photographers video producers social teams and special projects partners to concept and execute innovative creative solutions.
• Help define document and improve creative workflows and design processes that ensure consistency efficiency and high-quality execution across teams.
• Commission and art direct freelance illustrators and creative contributors while maintaining brand standards and editorial excellence.
• Oversee image selection color approval and photo retouching direction in partnership with digital imaging specialists to ensure exceptional visual quality.
• Consistently deliver thoughtful high-impact creative work while balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• 6 years of experiencein consumer editorial design including experience across both digital and print platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in editorial design typography branding and visual storytelling with a refined creative sensibility.
• Proven experience developing brand identity systems logos templates and cohesive visual languages across multiple platforms.
• Strong conceptual thinking skills with the ability to translate editorial ideas into compelling creative executions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong partnerships across editorial creative and production teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop Illustrator InDesign and Bridge.
• Strong knowledge of magazine design photography illustration color management and production workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects with creativity and precision.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve creative processes and streamline workflows.
• This position is based in New York NY and follows a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary range for this role is$101000$122000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience skills qualifications and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.