Design Assistant, Men's Health

Job Description

The Design Assistant's primary focus will be on print design, but will include web, e-commerce, branded merchandise and internal materials. We're looking for someone to be able to take ownership of their section and produce vivid, authentic, clear, and exciting designs that engage our audience. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, has good grasp of typography and design principles, able to manage several projects at a time, and able to thrive in a collaborative supportive environment.

Responsibilities
• Working closely with the creative director, design staff and photo editors to create bold and effective designs of all types on brand
• Take ownership of the design and workflow of Men's Health FOB franchises across print and digital platforms
• Work with design staff and photo editors to present photo and design options for editorial consideration and approval
• Commission illustration and contribute other clever visual solutions for articles
• Design a variety of customized layouts: information graphics; charts, graphs, lists and rankings; and sections of special packages
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines
• Work closely with digital art director to plan art treatments for print and digital renditions

Qualifications
• At least 1 to 2 years of professional experience providing design content in a competitive and deadline-driven design environment for media or other brands
• Good attitude and willingness learn
• A working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• A high level of design sophistication and strong love of typography
• Ability to manage feedback from multiple parties and deal with fast-changing priorities
• A willingness to work flexible hours, as needed

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Magazines requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Magazines will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r19n2m-3-15-202-214-42 in your application.