Editorial Art Director: Visual Storytelling & Design

Cincinnati Magazine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Magazine in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a designer with a passion for visual storytelling and art direction. The role centers on editorial and custom publications, with attention to branding, layout, and client collaboration.

You will manage multiple deadlines, route work to editors, and coordinate with illustrators and photographers to deliver publication-ready pages across print and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating layout design skills.
• Strong organization and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of modern printing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design editorial and custom publications and special advertising sections.
• Layout pages, route to editors, and obtain client approval.
• Manage multiple deadlines across projects.
• Create briefs and source artwork from illustrators and photographers as needed.
• Negotiate fees, track photo credits, and manage contracts.
• Brainstorm art and editorial ideas with the team.
• Color correct and prep artwork for publication, website, and social.

Skills

Layout design

Branding

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Internship or co-op experience preferred

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Cincinnati Magazine in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a designer with a passion for visual storytelling and art direction. The role centers on editorial and custom publications, with attention to branding, layout, and client collaboration.

You will manage multiple deadlines, route work to editors, and coordinate with illustrators and photographers to deliver publication-ready pages across print and digital platforms.