Phoenix New Times is looking for a talented art director to oversee the look of our alt-weekly print issue, special issues and online journalism. We’re seeking a design wizard that can turn a blank canvas into a modem, sophisticated masterpiece. You’ll join a small but scrappy newsroom that’s been telling the stories of a diverse and booming region since 1970.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the editor-in-chief and vertical editors to plan and produce weekly print covers, as well as illustrations, photos and graphics to elevate our digital journalism.
- Design and produce page layouts for all editorial in the weekly print issue and special issues, and coordinate with the production manager to complete print issues.
- Manage our pool of freelance artists and photographers and commission new ones to contribute to our print covers, special issues, and online journalism.
- Manage the budget for freelance artists and photographers.
- Collaborate with other parts of the newsroom, our social media and product teams, other departments and occasionally with our newsrooms in Denver, Dallas and Miami.
- Conceive and create collateral for editorial special projects, such as Best of Phoenix, Top 100 Restaurants and Top 100 Bars.
- Archive the weekly print issue and special issues.
Who You Are
- A graphic designer with two to four years of experience in editorial design and publication management.
- A creative with a superior understanding of typography and expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
- A collaborative person with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, who can work across departments.
- A highly-organized, resourceful and proactive self-starter committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Benefits
- Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- 10 paid holidays, 14 days of paid time off, 5 paid sick days per year.
- Hybrid work policy based in our central Phoenix office.
- This is a union position.
To Apply
Phoenix New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and design samples (or portfolio) to art-director@voicemediagroup.com. Please put Art Director in the subject line.
