Temporary Design Director

Jobtailor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

ELLE is seeking a seasoned Editorial Design Director to lead and evolve our visual identity across print, digital, social, and events. You will direct the creative vision and production of the print magazine, including covers and editorial layouts, and mentor a team of three designers.

Collaborate with editorial, photography, fashion, market, digital, social, and branded content teams to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of editorial design experience across print and digital media.
• Experience overseeing the visual identity of a consumer editorial brand, including magazine covers.
• Proven success mentoring and developing creative teams.
• Experience partnering with editorial, photography, fashion, and digital teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; WoodWing and Figma experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve ELLE's visual identity across print, digital, social, video, events.
• Direct the creative vision and production of the print magazine, including covers and layouts.
• Mentor a team of three designers through feedback and development.
• Collaborate with editorial, photography, fashion, market, digital, and marketing teams.
• Oversee fashion shoots and editorial initiatives with photographers and freelancers.
• Establish visual systems, templates, and style guides.
• Manage projects from concept to production, balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Drive long-term creative strategy and hands-on design execution.

Skills

10+ yrs ed design

Visual identity leadership

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collab

Project management

Communication skills

Deadline management

Hybrid schedule NYC

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

WoodWing

Figma

Job description

• Lead and evolve ELLE's visual identity across print, digital, social media, video, events, photography, and emerging platforms
• Direct the creative vision and production of the print magazine, including covers, editorial layouts, and special packages
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of three designers through creative direction, feedback, and professional development
• Collaborate with editorial, photography, fashion, market, digital, social, marketing, branded content, and contributor teams
• Oversee creative development of fashion shoots and editorial initiatives with photographers, illustrators, and freelancers
• Establish and maintain visual systems, design templates, and style guides
• Manage projects from concept through production while balancing priorities, quality, and deadlines
• Drive long‑term creative strategy and hands‑on design execution

Requirements

• 10+ years of editorial design experience across print and digital media, ideally supporting a consumer fashion, luxury, or lifestyle brand
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the visual identity of a consumer editorial brand, including magazine cover design
• Proven success leading, mentoring, and developing creative teams in a collaborative environment
• Experience partnering with editorial, photography, fashion, market, digital, and social leaders on cross‑functional creative initiatives
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience using WoodWing and Figma
• Strong design sensibility, excellent production skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative, inclusive, and solutions‑oriented approach with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven editorial environment
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule based in New York City, with 4 days per week in the office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in editorial design, leading creative teams, and managing projects from concept to production. Proficient in establishing visual identities and collaborating across various teams to drive innovative design solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 10+ Years Editorial Design Experience
• Advanced Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Experience Overseeing Visual Identity
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Collaborative Leadership in Creative Teams

Hard Skills

• Editorial Design
• Magazine Cover Design
• Visual Identity Development
• Design Template Creation
• Production Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Creative Strategy Execution
• Fashion Shoot Oversight

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Solutions‑Oriented Approach

Industry Keywords

• Consumer Fashion Brand
• Luxury Brand
• Lifestyle Brand
• Editorial Environment
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• WoodWing
• Figma