Overview
VEGWORLD Magazine is seeking an innovative and dedicated Graphic Designer to join our small but passionate team as our next Art Director. You will collaborate with VEGWORLD’s Editor-in-Chief to create eye-catching layouts and spreads for our bi-monthly digital lifestyle magazine. Your job duties include developing visual layouts for digital platforms that enhance the accompanying text and convey an accurate message. Our ideal candidate is passionate about using their creativity to further the vegan cause, has a portfolio of designs showcasing a clean, modern, and strong design style, and is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.
Art Director Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Editor-in-Chief via Asana and email
- Design magazine spreads on a variety of vegan topics
- Advise on best practices and optimizations throughout design projects
- Select colors, font, images, and layout
- Implement feedback and changes when appropriate
- Compile completed magazine spreads into finished product
- Pass final design to Editor-in-Chief for release
- Update brand Media Kit as needed
Art Director Requirements and Qualifications
- Portfolio of designs showcasing clean, modern, and strong design style
- Proficient with and access to Adobe Creative Suite, namely InDesign
- Exceptional creativity and innovation
- Experience with electronic media a must, experience with print media a bonus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organizational skills
- Strong multitasking skills and ability to work independently
- A passion for veganism!
This is a remote freelance opportunity paying $400/issue, 6 issues/year. Pacific Time Zone is preferred, but not required. Some training will be provided by our outgoing Art Director. Access to company email, Asana, layout templates, and brand elements will also be provided.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About VEGWORLD Magazine
VEGWORLD Magazine is a digital vegan lifestyle magazine highlighting the best in vegan food, products, business, news, and more. Our bi-monthly magazine is enjoyed by vegan and veg-curious readers around the world.
Founded in 2012, VEGWORLD has evolved into a thriving vegan community through our free digital magazine, website, and social media channels. Our small team is made up of passionate vegans around the country, each with their own unique stories and perspectives.