Art Director — People App

Job Description

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.Art Director — People AppDotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith has more than 40 iconic brands, including PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. We are building engaging experiences that excite users and amplify the voices of our brands. We are looking for an Art Director to help create content for a brand new experience for one of our most important brands, People. In this role you will work closely with our Creative Director, Photo Director, designers, and editorial leads to craft visual story experiences that engage and delight our audiences on a daily basis.Assignment Details: 40 hours a weekStart date: 9/23/2024End date: 6 months with potential to extendHourly Rate: $45 Location: NYC, LA, Remote - US Assignment Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of assigned design projects and follow established processes to ensure smooth delivery of creative assets.
• Lead the creation of visual assets for a new and unique storytelling format.
• Work alongside the Creative Director to set the overall look and feel, and ensure execution across teams is on brand.
• Direct creation of digital production art including photo treatments, logos, illustrations, and social media assets.

Collaborate with Editorial teams:

• Use requirements and stakeholder feedback to produce design assets for a unique storytelling format.
• Present design solutions and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders.
• Help build and maintain a happy and creative culture within the design team.
• Participate in brainstorming and critique sessions that foster big picture thinking while identifying opportunities to raise the bar on the details.

Process Management:

• Keep project management tickets up to date, communicate progress, keep files organized, monitor communication from stakeholders, and meet deadlines.

Skills/Experience:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong typography skills
• Strong editorial design skills
• Illustration skills
• Publishing industry experience
• Branding experience
• Photo experience a plus
• Cover design experience
• Knowledge of motion graphics
• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A team player ready to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Figma a plus but not essential

Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].