Contract Art Director, Publication Design & Photo Direction

Vineyard Gazette; Vineyard (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Martha's Vineyard Magazine is seeking an experienced graphic designer for a temporary role on Martha’s Vineyard. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong publication design, typography, and page layout capabilities, plus the ability to manage freelancers and coordinate with editors and printers.

Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat is essential, with experience in photo research, selection, and final print-ready files.

Qualifications

• Strong background in publication design and typography.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate contributors with editors.

Responsibilities

• Graphic design, typesetting, and page layout for prints.
• Assigning, directing, and managing freelance photographers and illustrators.
• Photography and art research, selection, and photo editing.
• Preparing final page-layout files for print production.

Skills

Graphic design

Typesetting

Page layout

Freelance coordination

Photo editing

Print production

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Martha's Vineyard Magazine is seeking an experienced graphic designer for a temporary role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the following:

• Graphic design, typesetting, and page layout
• Assigning, directing, and managing freelance photographers and illustrators
• Photography and art research, selection, and photo editing
• Preparing final page-layout files for print production

Requirements

• Strong background in publication design and typography
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with editors, production designers, and printers
• Excellent communication skills when working with photographers and illustrators
• Ability to meet deadlines, and set effective deadlines for contributors

This is a temporary, contract-based position. Training sessions to begin in October/November, with a start date in late January. Potential to continue in other graphic design roles within the company after set term. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are based on Martha’s Vineyard. To apply, please send your résumé and relevant portfolio to [e-mail].

The Vineyard Gazette Media Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.