HIRING: ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR (CONTRACT 1 YEAR)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contempo Media is a Toronto based publishing group that houses 3 publications: S, SHARP, and Book for Men. The art department is currently seeking an Associate Art Director who can support the art, editorial, and sales team. The associate will help brainstorm, design, produce and execute presentations for the sales team, as well as support the design and execution of all magazines. We are looking for someone who is professional, positive, flexible and has an over-achieving attitude towards any given task.

Interested candidates please forward your resume and portfolio. Only candidates who have included a portfolio will be considered:

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and portfolio to:

Subject line: Associate Art Director Contempo Media

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design sales presentations for luxury clients
• Brainstorm and conduct photo research for the art and sales team
• to help conceptualize editorial content
• Work across Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator to create original artwork, as well as edit, update, and repurpose in-house templates
• Support in the print production of all publications: proofing digital images, ensuring that all layouts are clean, pre-flighted, and well prepared for pre-press
• Assist on figure and off figure photoshoots for S, SHARP & BFM

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design/marketing/or similar field
• Strong interest in fashion, culture, magazines, art and design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A self starter who constantly identifies opportunities for creative problem solving and who does not need much direction
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize, organize their own time, and consistently meet internal and external deadlines
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator), Powerpoint, Figma is a plus
• A portfolio which illustrates excellence and great attention to detail in page design, typography, editorial packaging, and production skills
• Illustration, video, motion graphics and retouching skills are a bonus