ALIVE Magazine

Responsibilities include:
• Design of all editorial pages of the magazine, and/or delegation of design to student interns
• Conceptualize feature layouts and photography direction with Executive Editor
• Assignment of all photography and illustrations to freelance contributors for department pages and features
• Procurement of handout art for select pages such as arts/culture calendar
• Execution of photo shoots--hiring of crew, scheduling, location scouting with photographers, day-of coordination
• Some creation of promotional branding materials for events (logos, advertisements, signage, invitations, etc)
• Hire and oversee graphic design and photography interns
• Manage event photography schedule for coverage by our street team
• Hire freelance photographers and illustrators
• Manage monthly art budget
• Procure and style props for shoots as needed
• Oversee uploading of magazine to printer to bring magazine to press
• Oversee web graphics production, digital issue upload to the site and online photo galleries

Requirements& Qualifications
• Passion for magazine design and production
• Fluent knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (CS4 or later)
• Organized, with strong project management skills, including timelines, task lists and budgets
• Process- and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with frequent deadlines
• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Degree in graphic design, editorial design or similar
• Visual eye for photography, layout and typography

We Offer:
• Benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 401K
• Paid holidays and vacation/personal time
• A fun and collaborative work environment in Benton Park