Editorial Creative Director — Visual Storytelling

The Atlantic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic is seeking a Creative Director to oversee visual direction and brand expression across editorial platforms including print, website, app, podcasts, video, and live events.

Based in New York City or Washington, D.C., you will lead the art department, guide design, illustration, and photography for our journalism, and collaborate with editors to shape a distinctive, high-impact visual narrative.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with creative vision and people management.
• Strong design and journalistic sense, bridging concept and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and deadline-driven multi-project management.
• Established relationships with photographers and artists.
• Adaptable with grace under pressure.
• Clear communication and collaborative spirit.
• Thrives in fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Expertise with Adobe tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign/K4.

Responsibilities

• Oversee visual direction and brand expression across all platforms.
• Lead the art department and guide design, illustration, and photography for journalism.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to shape visual storytelling.
• Manage external photographers, illustrators, and other artists.

Skills

Leadership

Creative vision

Design sense

Organization

Photographers network

Adaptability

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

K4

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Atlantic is seeking a Creative Director to oversee visual direction and brand expression across editorial platforms including print, website, app, podcasts, video, and live events.

Based in New York City or Washington, D.C., you will lead the art department, guide design, illustration, and photography for our journalism, and collaborate with editors to shape a distinctive, high-impact visual narrative.