Art Director, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) plan with match

Medical insurance from Day 1

Dental insurance from Day 1

Vision insurance from Day 1

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Hearst Magazines in New York City seeks an Art Director for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen to shape visual identities across print, digital, social, video, and live experiences—creating compelling visuals that engage readers.

You will lead editorial design, develop brand systems, collaborate with editors, photographers, and producers, and ensure top-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in consumer editorial design across digital and print.
• Expertise in editorial design, typography, branding, and storytelling.
• Brand identity systems, logos, templates, and cohesive visual languages.
• Strong conceptual thinking to translate ideas into creative executions.
• Attention to detail and high-quality work in a fast-paced editorial setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across editorial, creative and production teams.
• Hybrid NY-based role with four days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Creative Director to evolve visual identity and design standards across Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Design editorial layouts, feature packages, celebrity profiles, and special projects.
• Create graphics, logos, branding assets for websites, social, video, and live events.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, photographers, video producers, and social teams.
• Define and improve workflows and design processes for consistency and efficiency.
• Commission and art direct freelance illustrators while upholding brand standards.
• Oversee image selection, color approval, and photo retouching direction with imaging specialists.
• Deliver high-impact creative work while balancing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Editorial design

Typography

Brand identity

Visual storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Bridge

Job description

Be Part of What's Next

Bring bold ideas to life across two of the most iconic brands in media. As Art Director for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, you'll help shape how millions of readers experience stories across print, digital, social, video, and live experiences—creating compelling visual identities that inspire, engage, and push creative boundaries.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of 30 powerful brands reaches millions of engaged readers through compelling storytelling across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms. As part of a global media company, we’re continually reinventing publishing by combining world-class content, innovative technology, and industry-leading data capabilities to create meaningful experiences for audiences around the world.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Partner with the Creative Director to develop and evolve the visual identity, creative vision, and design standards for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen across print, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms.
• Design compelling editorial layouts, feature packages, celebrity profiles, and special projects that elevate storytelling through sophisticated typography, imagery, and visual direction.
• Create impactful graphics, logos, branding assets, and creative collateral for websites, social media, video series, live events, and other cross-platform initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with editors, writers, photographers, video producers, social teams, and special projects partners to concept and execute innovative creative solutions.
• Help define, document, and improve creative workflows and design processes that ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality execution across teams.
• Commission and art direct freelance illustrators and creative contributors while maintaining brand standards and editorial excellence.
• Oversee image selection, color approval, and photo retouching direction in partnership with digital imaging specialists to ensure exceptional visual quality.
• Consistently deliver thoughtful, high-impact creative work while balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 6+ years of experience in consumer editorial design, including experience across both digital and print platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in editorial design, typography, branding, and visual storytelling with a refined creative sensibility.
• Proven experience developing brand identity systems, logos, templates, and cohesive visual languages across multiple platforms.
• Strong conceptual thinking skills with the ability to translate editorial ideas into compelling creative executions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong partnerships across editorial, creative, and production teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Bridge.
• Strong knowledge of magazine design, photography, illustration, color management, and production workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects with creativity and precision.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve creative processes and streamline workflows.
• This position is based in New York, NY and follows a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary range for this role is $101,000–$122,000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.