Design Director for House Beautiful shaping visual identity across print, digital, and social platforms. Leading design efforts and collaboration in a fast-paced media environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the overall visual direction for House Beautiful across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms.
Oversee the design and photography of the print magazine while ensuring consistency and excellence across all brand touchpoints.
Manage and mentor the art department, including two direct reports, fostering collaboration and high creative standards.
Collaborate closely with editorial teams to develop visually driven stories, packages, and features including photography, motion graphics, video, and infographics.
Direct photo and video shoots, working with photographers, stylists, and creative partners to deliver compelling visual storytelling.
Partner cross-functionally with teams including photo, marketing, branded content, and editorial to bring large-scale creative projects to life.
Continuously evolve and strengthen House Beautiful’s visual identity while honoring the brand’s legacy.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all work is delivered on deadline, on budget, and at the highest creative quality.
Requirements
Extensive experience in editorial design across print and digital platforms, ideally within a consumer lifestyle brand.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring designers or creative teams.
Ability to balance high-level creative direction with hands-on design execution.
Experience overseeing a consumer editorial brand, including cover design and visual storytelling.
Familiarity with UI design principles and experience collaborating with UX and product design teams.
Proven experience art-directing photography and video shoots.
Strong collaboration skills and experience working closely with editorial, social, style, and other cross-functional teams.
Advanced proficiency with design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and editorial workflow platforms.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
A collaborative, thoughtful approach to leadership with a passion for strong visual storytelling.
Benefits
Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
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