Associate Art Director
Scholastic - New York, NY
posted 6 months ago
About the position
THE OPPORTUNITY/RESPONSIBILITIES Design all materials for My Big World magazine, including Teacher's Guide, Skills Sheets, and online materials. Assist Early Childhood Art Team members on various other workload deadlines when needed. Occasional participation on special projects. Generate creative ideas and produce top quality layouts, seek out innovative but appropriate photography & illustration talent. High level of technical skill in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, color correcting & retouching, online production. Ability to multi-task and switch between titles / projects with ease. Attend required meetings and communicate effectively. Navigate a challenging team environment to not only problem solve but also to advance design and elevate morale. Listen, accept, and respond to criticism, be able to incorporate feedback into improved solutions. Keen understanding of product mission and customer needs. Be able to quickly adjust visuals to support editorial message.
Responsibilities
- Design all materials for My Big World magazine, including Teacher's Guide, Skills Sheets, and online materials.
- Assist Early Childhood Art Team members on various other workload deadlines when needed.
- Occasional participation on special projects.
- Generate creative ideas and produce top quality layouts.
- Seek out innovative but appropriate photography & illustration talent.
- Utilize high level of technical skill in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, color correcting & retouching, online production.
- Multi-task and switch between titles/projects with ease.
- Attend required meetings and communicate effectively.
- Navigate a challenging team environment to problem solve and advance design.
- Listen, accept, and respond to criticism, incorporating feedback into improved solutions.
- Understand product mission and customer needs, adjusting visuals to support editorial message.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years of experience in art direction or related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Benefits
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
- Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
- Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Generous Parental Leave Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
