Please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio to Tim Burton, [email protected].
Overview
Madison Magazine is seeking a creative, detail-oriented designer to join our award-winning team. This position is primarily responsible for designing high-quality print and digital advertising, advertorials and special advertising sections while supporting the production of the print issue. The designer collaborates closely with the advertising, editorial, marketing and production teams to develop compelling visual solutions that meet client objectives, maintain Madison Magazine’s design standards and ensure all materials are produced accurately and on deadline.
In addition to advertising design, this role assists with editorial layout and production, creates digital and promotional assets, and provides design support for marketing initiatives, events and special projects. The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative designer who thrives in a fast-paced magazine environment, can manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and has a strong eye for typography, layout and visual storytelling.
What You’ll Do
Design advertising and client marketing materials for print and digital productsWork with the creative director to support editorial layout and productionDevelop creative concepts and visual assets promoting Madison Magazine’s brand and special projectsSupport all-hands-on deck projects at the magazine, including events, Best of Madison and other promotions
What You’ll Bring
Education & Experience
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or a related field.Two to five years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in magazine production, news media or advertisingPortfolio demonstrating skill in typography, layout, branding and advertising designAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro
Skills
Experience designing both print and digital advertising campaignsAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining standards and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills for client, vendor and internal stakeholder communicationsConfidence working independently and collaboratively while contributing to a dynamic team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of print production workflows and commercial printing processesExperience coordinating photo shoots and collaborating with photographersBasic motion graphics or animation experience for social media and digital marketingFamiliarity with email marketing platforms and social media best practicesExperience with content management systems (CMS) and web publishingFamiliarity with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
What Madison Magazine Offers
We are a small team of talented and creative professionals working together in a highly collaborative environment.We are a dynamic, progressive, family-owned business that values our employees, culture, and community.Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer
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