Graphic Designer

Moment Magazine is currently seeking a graphic designer to join our office located in Washington, DC. This position handles all art requests, supports production for the print magazine (bi-monthly) and website and collaborates across departments to work on advertising, marketing, sales and branding projects. Ideal candidates would be proactive designers who can work efficiently on a small team and can handle multiple projects with ease. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, a strong sense of typography and working knowledge of web and mobile design are essential. Candidates would have an eye for detail, pride themselves on flexibility and be conceptual thinkers. The position isin our Washington, DC office. Responsibilities: Oversee art direction, design and layout for Moment’s bi-monthly print publication, including the cover and promotional materials. Handle all pre and post production duties, including developing the imposition, placing ads and formatting files for the printer. Edit photos and execute photo research and assignments (as needed). Produce digital and print illustrations. Collaborate with the print, subscription and distribution teams to upload and order the magazine and accompanying subscription cards, direct mail and promotional material. Create artwork for email blasts and momentmag.com. Use WordPress to post and design stories on momentmag.com. Collaborate on social media projects and develop mobile stories. Art direct and curate Moment’s brands (including newsletters, online events, gallery, and other special projects) and all in-house promotional materials. Keep up-to-date knowledge of current design trends. Assist with special projects as needed (e.g., presentation templates, event programs, logos, shop page promos and other graphic elements). Collaborate across teams. Work closely with editors, marketing, printers and other teams to develop stronger ideas and executions. Balance a busy workload. Manage and track multiple projects, priorities and deadlines without sacrificing quality. Other related duties as needed. Qualifications: 2+ years experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field. Strong online portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, typography, layout and visual storytelling. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop. Experience designing and producing multi-page publications, including print production and file preparation. Experience creating digital assets for advertising, email, web and social media. Basic knowledge of HTML. Knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, CSS and responsive design a plus. Solid design fundamentals, including typography, composition, color, visual hierarchy and information design. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and track projects without project management applications. Effective collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to respond effectively to creative direction and feedback. Ability to work independently, collaboratively and under deadline pressure on several projects simultaneously. Motion graphics or video experience with After Effects, Premiere or Animate is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Moment Magazine