Magazine Designer & Art Editor: Weekly Production Pro

Newsweek; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsweek is seeking a Magazine Designer/Art Editor to lead editorial layout and visual storytelling for the flagship magazine. You will oversee the production cycle, coordinating with editors, art director, and photo teams to ensure top-tier weekly output.

The role requires strong InDesign skills, a sharp eye for grid systems, and the ability to maintain brand cohesion across print and digital formats.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of magazine/editorial design experience.
• Exceptional layout skills, grid systems and visual hierarchy.
• Advanced InDesign skills with paragraph/character styles.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator; familiarity with Figma/Canva/PowerPoint.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong editorial design and layout.
• Excellent written and spoken English; flexible working hours.
• Ability to juggle pages, deadlines and collaborators under pressure.
• Experience commissioning/directing editorial visuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design weekly long-form feature stories and editorial layouts for Newsweek's print magazine.
• Oversee production cycle flow; coordinate with editors, art director and photo teams to meet deadlines.
• Ensure visual cohesion and on-brand presentation across platforms.
• Prepare files for print production; ensure layouts meet standards.
• Support content adaptation for digital formats when needed.
• Adapt badge designs for different formats.
• Create bespoke illustrations for brand website.

Skills

Editorial layout

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative direction

Storytelling visuals

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Newsweek is seeking a Magazine Designer/Art Editor to lead editorial layout and visual storytelling for the flagship magazine. You will oversee the production cycle, coordinating with editors, art director, and photo teams to ensure top-tier weekly output.

The role requires strong InDesign skills, a sharp eye for grid systems, and the ability to maintain brand cohesion across print and digital formats.