Senior Art Director

Atlantic Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Media is seeking a Senior Art Director to enhance the visual identity of journalism. This role involves managing and mentoring a talented team, ensuring high-quality visual content, and creating original illustrations for various platforms. The position requires over 10 years of experience in editorial design and a strong portfolio.

Located in New York City or Washington, D.C., applicants must showcase expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and be ready for the fast-paced news environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in editorial design, illustration, or digital media.
• Experience managing art directors and designers.
• Strong portfolio exhibiting excellence in visual storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee art direction and visual identity in the newsroom.
• Manage and mentor art directors and designers.
• Create illustrations for daily coverage and digital features.

Skills

Editorial design

Illustration

Digital media

Project management

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication

Job description

The Atlantic is looking for a senior art director to join the newsroom and play a central role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of our journalism. This person will manage and mentor art directors and designers on the digital team, providing direction and support to ensure consistently high‑quality visual output across the newsroom. They will create original illustrations for daily coverage and digital features, commission and art‑direct contributors, and occasionally take on special projects and print magazine assignments. The role involves early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekend work, and requires a strong editorial sensibility and a deep understanding of how illustration and design function in a digital newsroom.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working in editorial design, illustration, digital media, or a related field.
• Experience managing art directors and/or designers, preferably within a journalism or news environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and excellence in visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining brand identities across multiple platforms.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; experience with motion graphics and video editing is a plus.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Open to working in a fast‑paced news environment.

Salary: Minimum $105,000; Maximum $135,000.

Location: Washington, D.C. or New York City.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic’s COVID‑19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID‑19, including subsequent boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely‑held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.