Art Editor

Saga Plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Art Editor

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience)

FT - 35 hours per week

Hybrid - London - Travel to our London office at least twice a week

Here at Saga, we are looking for an Art Editor. The art editor will support the Art Director in delivery of art and design for Saga Magazine brand. They will ensure all design meets the high quality of design associated with the brand and adheres to the creative style guide, under the direction of the Art Director.

They will be a creative thinker and have the ability to come up with design solutions to present editorial content in an innovative way. They will be well versed in commissioning illustration and work effectively with the Picture Editor and Art Director in planning and producing photo shoots. They will also need to keep up-to-date with trends in photography and illustration and constantly be on the lookout for new and interesting talent. They will be able to take on picture research as needed and will be aware of licensing and rights.

They will be able to advise on picture use for the Saga Magazine website and be a digital native, able to confidently produce assets for our digital channels. The art editor will be an Adobe InDesign expert, with a good working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator and will be able to undertake simple retouching. They will have experience of flatplanning software.

They will be a great communicator, being able to articulately communicate with the team and colleagues in the wider business, to ensure the smooth running of the department. The art editor will assist with creating engaging and beautifully designed decks/presentations for the magazine team.

The art editor will be capable of being able to successfully deputise for the Art Director in all areas, from Art Direction of shoots to sending the magazine to press. They will be confident in managing freelancers and ensuring the workflow of the art and pictures desk is maintained at all stages of the production process.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Producing engaging, exciting magazine layouts and associated print design assets
2. Following the Saga Magazine creative style guide, keeping art and design on brand
3. Advising and assisting the digital content editors with picture usage
4. Working to the agreed deadlines
5. Proven understanding of good typography, layout, colour and grid structures in print magazines
6. Commissioning fantastic contributors, including illustrators, stylists and photographers
7. Seeing the production of pages from conception to delivery, including managing amends, communicating with the out-of-house repro team and preparing pages for press
8. Providing design support to the marketing team in producing subscription marketing design assets
9. Providing design support to the commercial team in producing advertorial layouts and the associated amends and proofing
10. Providing design support to the digital content editors, advising with picture selection and resizing images
11. Being aware of the needs of our readership, and contributing creative ideas to deliver our content to them effectively
12. Deputising for the Art Director

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Several years of experience working in consumer magazine design
2. Experience in art directing photoshoots
3. Experience in commissioning illustration
4. Experience in digital design best practice
5. Experience in marketing design
6. Experience in designing PowerPoint presentations
7. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
8. Expert in Adobe InDesign
9. Understanding of photography
10. Proficient in PowerPoint
11. Understanding of illustration
12. Proficient in basic retouching via Photoshop
13. Understanding of online flatplanning software

About The Company:

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.

We aim to be the largest and most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.

For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, please visit Jobs and careers with Saga.