Rodale is looking for a highly talented, innovative and collaborative Associate Art Director to work with a talented team of graphic and production designers in the Men\u2019s Health advertising\/marketing department.<\/p>\n
The right candidate must be at a Senior Designer level and have the ability to manage tight deadlines, large volumes of work with attention to detail and exceeding a high level of creative output.<\/p>\n
The scope of work is cross platform (design, print, digital, video, tablet, events\/signage focused) and draws heavily on strong typography, concept development and a passion for the Men\u2019s Health brand. Expertise in these areas is required.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re looking for someone with at least some video and digital production experience.<\/p>\n
The position reports directly to the Creative Director. Candidates must have a minimum of 6-8+ years experience at a magazine, design firm, ad agency or marketing creative dept.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities include:
\n\u2022 Support and execute the Men\u2019s Health look and feel in all print, electronic, digital, and video marketing collateral.
\n\u2022 Help design & layout\/produce the visual design and production of all in-book and on-line promotional pages and advertorials.
\n\u2022 Help manage the production of all collateral materials related to events including collateral materials; in-book ads; advertising campaigns; branded premiums, eblasts, clothing and event awards; event signage, rich media units, flash pieces and videos.
\n\u2022 Manage process, budget and freelance support for assigned projects:
\nWork with vendors and manage printing\/video budgets for individual projects.
\n\u2022 Help curate\/organize a treasury of images for the sales\/marketing dept.<\/p>\n
Ideal candidate will possess:
\n\u2022 6-8 years experience as a hands-on designer in a design studio, advertising agency or magazine marketing department.
\n\u2022 Strong visual skills including color sense, a passion for good design and GREAT typography!
\n\u2022 Knowledge in print and digital production and preparing files for a variety of print and digital formats and vendors.
\n\u2022 Ability to work in a small team: work well with others, collaborate creatively but also work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
\n\u2022 Excellent organization skills and ability to work on tight deadlines.
\n\u2022 Extreme attention to detail.
\n\u2022 Highly motivated.
\n\u2022 Ability to multi-task: prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally.
\n\u2022 Understanding and interest of our market and medium.
\n\u2022 Strong organizational skills and flawless attention to detail.
\n\u2022 Ability to take direction, constructive criticism and apply own creative skills and talent toward successful execution of department and project goals.
\n\u2022 A willingness to learn new design techniques, video production and web\/mobile devices imperative.
\n\u2022 Fun attitude and mature social skills within the department and company. Divas and moody people need not apply. (It\u2019s a small group)
\n\u2022 Expert in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, PowerPoint.
\nFamiliarity or competent with Flash, Final Cut Pro, video, html\/web, tablet is a bonus.
\n\u2022 Please include a website link with current portfolio work shown.
\nThe portfolio will be the key in the hiring of this position.<\/p>\n
To apply:<\/p>\n