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’s Health advertising/marketing department.

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.

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’s Health brand. Expertise in these areas is required.

We’re looking for someone with at least some video and digital production experience.

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.

Responsibilities include:
• Support and execute the Men’s Health look and feel in all print, electronic, digital, and video marketing collateral.
• Help design & layout/produce the visual design and production of all in-book and on-line promotional pages and advertorials.
• 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.
• Manage process, budget and freelance support for assigned projects:
Work with vendors and manage printing/video budgets for individual projects.
• Help curate/organize a treasury of images for the sales/marketing dept.

Ideal candidate will possess:
• 6-8 years experience as a hands-on designer in a design studio, advertising agency or magazine marketing department.
• Strong visual skills including color sense, a passion for good design and GREAT typography!
• Knowledge in print and digital production and preparing files for a variety of print and digital formats and vendors.
• 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.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Highly motivated.
• Ability to multi-task: prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally.
• Understanding and interest of our market and medium.
• Strong organizational skills and flawless attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction, constructive criticism and apply own creative skills and talent toward successful execution of department and project goals.
• A willingness to learn new design techniques, video production and web/mobile devices imperative.
• Fun attitude and mature social skills within the department and company. Divas and moody people need not apply. (It’s a small group)
• Expert in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, PowerPoint.
Familiarity or competent with Flash, Final Cut Pro, video, html/web, tablet is a bonus.
• Please include a website link with current portfolio work shown.
The portfolio will be the key in the hiring of this position.

To apply:

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