Art Director, Marie Claire

DescriptionWho We Are We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.The TeamMarie Claire is part of Future. Marie Claire is committed to celebrating the richness and scope of women's lives. We're known for our award-winning features, thoughtful essays and op-eds, deep interest in personal style, and buzzy interviews and reviews. Reaching millions of women every month, we're an internationally recognized destination for women of power, purpose, and style.DescriptionMarie Claire is looking for an Art Director to oversee and manage the brand’s visual tone across its print magazine, website, and social media platforms, in tandem with day-to-day asset creation.This role will lead design direction, including managing the day-to-day creative and taking a hands-on approach across print, digital, social, and newsletters. Working closely with all editorial desks to understand their needs, requests, and visual objectives, the Art Director will manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered on schedule. They will also bring experience working on set for a variety of shoots, overseeing shoots’ visual execution and ensuring creative direction is carried through. What You'll DoIn this role you will report directly to the VP of Creative. You’ll:Oversee and manage Marie Claire’s Art team, providing direction, guidance, and support across projectsPresent mood boards to ensure the strongest visual approach for each briefLead the creative process for two print issues per year, from the initial conversations with editors and story run-throughs to picture research, commissioning, layout design, and final execution. Collaborate closely with production to ensure all assets and final files are accurate and delivered to the required specificationsWork closely with the Social team to design and approve social-first graphics for cross-platform useTurn ideas and concepts into compelling visuals and present along with rationale and detail to editors Ensure all creative work follows the appropriate editorial review and approval process, collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and/or relevant editors, to incorporate feedback and secure final approvalHelp conceptualize creative directions for cover stories, including developing mood boards and visual approaches for photoshootsDevelop bespoke landing pages for digital issues and other programming as neededWhat You’ll Bring7+ years of relevant experience, with an emphasis on design directionExperience working on sets; working on the creation of social media assets; and working on a print magazineOutstanding portfolio with a strong commitment to producing excellent workStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to both detail and the big pictureFluency in Photoshop and InDesign; willingness to work within our editorial CMSWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision coverage 401k plus a company matchUncapped leaveWhen we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonusRefer a friend and get rewarded when they join FutureWell-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant ProgramsOpportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive PlanThe expected range for this role is $95,000 - $130,000. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days from the New York office.Internal job family level Editorial 4Diversity and InclusionAt Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educate our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments. #LI-HybridJob SummaryID: 072F6363BDDepartment: B2CType: full time