Assistant Art Director (3 - 5 yrs.)

Assist the design and content team members to evolve the brand and support and execute the overall design and brand styles
Collaborates with the brand s team to propose direction, prepare briefs, receive approvals, create brand standard templates and ensure designs transition smoothly into page layouts and across brand channels
Participates with the team collaborating across departments including editorial, production, pubtech, photo studio, set stylists and rights teams
Work closely with your manager and editorial teams to identify image needs and assist with finding creative solutions and directing internal photo studio shoots - Search for assets from various sources such as stock photo libraries, online user generated galleries, and in-house archives. You will need to evaluate the quality, relevance, and licensing restrictions of each image
Utilize Macintosh-based Adobe CC Suite software to execute layouts. Create InDesign templates; establish paragraph, character, and object style formats; utilize parent pages and other software shortcuts to maximize production efficiencies
Assist in overseeing and monitoring various publication processes, including data merging, color correction, ad placement, prepress, and more
Adhere to budgets and resource allocations
Ensure all pages are consistent and on brand
Assist in supporting and training new employees and interns as requested

A bachelors degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in print publications
Basic knowledge necessary to direct photo shoots and implement creative concepts using color, typography, and page design - Strong abilities in photo research, composition, and editing
Understanding of creative concepting, art direction, design, and strategy
Ability to pitch creative ideas with mood boards or sketches to effectively communicate solutions
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic approach
Experience working effectively as part of a global team; providing and taking direction as well as working independently
Intermediate knowledge in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and Acrobat
Familiarity with using AI tools, such as Adobe Firefly and Midjourney, that complement the design process
Understanding and appreciation for lifestyle, home and garden and food topics