Art Director, Condé Nast Traveller

CONDE NAST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company is seeking a multi-platform Art Director in London. This role involves supporting the Creative Director, designing magazine features, and overseeing digital products. Ideal candidates should possess extensive art direction experience, a strong design aesthetic, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The company offers numerous benefits, including generous leave, healthcare, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience in art direction.
• Strong leadership in guiding creative teams.
• Excellent organisational skills under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Director in art direction duties.
• Design magazine features and oversee digital products.
• Create concepts for shoots and manage art team.
• Maintain design standards and meet production deadlines.

Skills

Art direction

Multi-platform expertise

Typography

Visual storytelling

Leadership

Organisational skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Network of photographers

Job description

Job Description

Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, so we mine a network of experts and influencers so you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.

Location

London, GB

The Role

Condé Nast Traveler UK is looking for a talented and highly motivated multi‑platform Art Director to join its award‑winning editorial team. You will be a central part of the art team, supporting and reporting to CNT’s Global Creative Director. The Art Director will be responsible for everything from concept and commissioning to day‑to‑day design and execution across all our platforms.

What will you be doing?

• Support the Creative Director in all design and art desk duties, from checking proofs to liaising with production and repro.
• Design and art‑direct the magazine’s features and sections, and oversee digital and social products, working alongside our editors.
• Create innovative concepts for shoots, sourcing and commissioning photographers, stylists and illustrators.
• Art‑direct external photo shoots, as well as backstage and additional video, on location and in the studio.
• Help the Creative Director manage the art team in terms of advice, standards, knowledge growth, workflows and delegation.
• Maintain design standards across CNT and ensure that production deadlines are met.

About You

• Extensive industry experience in art direction with a portfolio demonstrating multi‑platform expertise.
• Sophisticated design aesthetic with a strong foundation in typography and visual storytelling.
• Strong leadership in guiding creative teams and ensuring brand consistency across platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A passion for travel and food, and a keen interest and knowledge of the luxury travel space is desirable.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Established network of leading photographers and creatives.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• Competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• Range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Dog‑friendly office, discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• Personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub.
• Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Equal Opportunity

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.