Digital Art Director (Content) at Texas Monthly

December 14, 2020
Austin, TX

Job Overview:

Texas Monthly is looking for an experienced art director to direct and produce visual solutions for editorial stories. This art director is a strong conceptual thinker, with immaculate design skills. This is a contract position, starting immediately, with the potential to turn into a staff position. Remote candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates based in/willing to located in Austin.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  •  Art direct and design stories across platforms
  • Assist in photo research and assigning
  •  Create original art/photo illustrations for website
  •  Assign original illustration, as needed 
  • Create graphics and logos for various platforms

 Successful candidates possess the following skills/abilities:

  •  A strong portfolio of work designing across a range of platforms
  • Excellent typography and layout skills
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  •  Proficiency in WordPress, HTML/CSS, and Sketch
  •  Illustration and motion graphics skills are a plus

Education and Experience: 

BA/BFA in visual arts, journalism

5+ years of editorial experience

 Application Process:

If you are a qualified candidate, please email a cover letter, resume, and link to your portfolio to [email protected], with the job title in the subject line.

Texas Monthly is committed to diversity and cultivating an inclusive environment. We especially encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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