Jewish Review of Books: Art Director (PT)

Art Director is needed in Chicago, United States.

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Client: Jewish Review of Books

Location: Chicago, United States

Contract: Part Time

Responsibilities

• Lay out our print issue four times a year; implement all changes and corrections per editors from first proof through final
• Oversee the cover design and interior spot drawings from our illustrator
• Manage the acquisition of images and art for print and the web, including research, procurement, and licensing of images
• Supervise production, ensuring that each issue is converted to printer’s specs and uploaded and processed correctly
• Coordinate detailed communication with our printer regarding any technical and production troubleshooting
• Assist with, and potentially supervise, the details and design of our visual presence on our website and on social media
• Create marketing wraps / bind-ins for our print magazine, inhouse print and online ads, and art for online promotions
• Oversee our media kit and the art coming in from advertisers
• Communicate regularly with editors and be available for art needs as they arise

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of proven experience with laying out a print publication
• Excellent facility with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Deep understanding of the aesthetics of page design and layout, incorporating images, art, and ads into balanced page layouts
• Familiarity with both the CMYK and RGB color processes
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, able to interact with a broad range of people and working styles
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Familiarity with libraries, photo houses, art sites, institutions, and public domain sites to aid in image research and procurement
• Facility with Dropbox, MailChimp, Wordpress-based CMS, and social media platforms (currently Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter)
• Deep knowledge of Judaism and Jewish history and culture
• A sense of humor is always appreciated

Next Steps

Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Managing Editor Julie Sugar, with the subject line “Art Director.”

Note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and all applicants can expect to hear from us by early- to mid-September regarding the status of their application.

Pay:

$30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year