Creative Director, Editorial

The Atlantic Monthly Group

$200K — $275K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience with a strong creative vision and people-management skills
  • Solid understanding of design and journalism, balancing conceptual creativity with reportorial accuracy
  • Excellent organizational abilities, adept at handling tight deadlines and multiple projects
  • Connections with photographers, illustrators, and a knack for identifying emerging artistic talent
  • Ability to adapt to change and maintain composure under pressure
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on collaboration
  • Passion for a dynamic and demanding creative workplace
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign/K4

Responsibilities

  • Oversee visual direction and brand expression across all editorial platforms
  • Manage the art department and lead design, illustration, and photography efforts
  • Elevate The Atlantic's visual identity while staying true to its core sensibility
  • Guide a team of creatives in achieving high-quality visual output
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive brand messaging across platforms
  • Research and integrate innovative artistic trends to enhance editorial presentations

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that fosters creativity
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of platforms including print, digital, and live events
  • Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced media landscape
  • Networking opportunities with established artists and creative professionals
  • Access to a vibrant artistic community in New York City or Washington, D.C.
Full Job Description
The Atlantic is seeking a Creative Director to oversee visual direction and brand expression across all editorial platforms-including the print magazine, website and app, podcasts, video, and live events. The Creative Director will manage The Atlantic's art department, and lead the team's work on design, illustration, and photography across The Atlantic's journalism.

The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, an ambitious design mind, and able to think big while maintaining attention to detail. Their work should elevate The Atlantic's visual identity while maintaining its core sensibility and spirit.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate:
  • Demonstrated talent for leadership, including creative vision, people-management experience, and the ability to both identify and execute against goals
  • Astute design and journalistic sense, and facility with both conceptual and reportorial work
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under deadlines and to manage concurrent projects
  • Established relationships with photographers, illustrators, and other artists, and a keen eye for emerging talent
  • Adaptability to change and grace under pressure
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative spirit
  • Energized by a fast-paced and intensely demanding creative environment
  • Expertise with Adobe Creative tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign/K4

This position is based in New York City or Washington, D.C.

Salary minimum: $200,000; Salary maximum: $275,000

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at The Atlantic Monthly Group

More Media Jobs

Find similar Creative Director, Editorial jobs: