Magazine Designer ​/ Art Director

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00 AMHeadquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.The Magazine Designer / Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of the design team under the supervision of the Director. This position is responsible for the development, direction, supervision, and presentation of the graphic design activities of print magazines as well as accompanying websites and digital publications as assigned; this involves direct design responsibilities as well as overseeing the work of the additional designers, illustrators, and photographers. Collaborates with editorial teams on project strategy while showing a superior understanding of the client goals and audience needs.Creates and/or directs concept development, design, layout, and art production, requiring at times, independent, creative thinkingActively participates and/or leads creative meetings, brainstorm sessions and team activitiesFamiliarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and stock photo house and working with AE’sAssists in the guidance, training and mentoring of other designersInterfaces and conducts contract negotiations with freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and stock photo housesCoordinates, schedules, supervises, and directs photography and off-site photo shootsHelps coordinate art direction activities of other designers, as well as freelancersTake responsibility for the quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of projectsWork closely with print buyer to ensure quality of printed pieces; participates in press checksWorks closely with others to ensure quality and design integrity standards are met consistent with the magazine’s mission and Focus on the Family principles and standardsMonitors progress to schedule-from conceptualizing to final proofsMakes efficient and effective use of computer systems, magazine production software and digital asset management systemIs responsible for design staffs’ use of digital asset management system and the archival of creative assetsWorks closely with DMS, IT, Print Buyers, and Sr. Designers to ensure quality and timely delivery of print, web, and mobile publicationsStays abreast of developments within departmentParticipates in editorial planning sessionsOther Duties/ResponsibilitiesMay take photographs for various FOF events and assignmentsPerforms other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.)