I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Art Director will work closely with the Creative Director to create materials that properly bring to life all the brands in the Dotdash Meredith Lifestyle Group including Better Homes & Gardens, REAL SIMPLE, AllRecipes, Magnolia Journal, Southern Living, Midwest Living, Dotdash Meredith Travel Marketing, D2C and SIM's. 

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Develop, design and support the Design Director in the creation of advertising/marketing assets including presentations, sell sheets, print ads, digital ads, event collateral, micro-sites, e-blasts, mockups, etc.

• Collaborate with project managers and work on multiple projects simultaneously, keeping creative files organized and accessible to the wider team

• Apply expertise in creativity and organization to work quickly and efficiently, meeting deadlines and ensuring deliverables are in line with expectations.

• All other duties as assigned.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field; or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

• 7-10 years working for a magazine brand that also has a web/digital presence.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid typographic/layout design skills with attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with team members

• Efficient time management and organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines

• Skilled in Keynote, Powerpoint, and Google Suite

• Experience managing designers and/or multiple vendors and players to bring concepts to life.

• Highly capable of managing multiple work streams and priorities with internal and external constituents.

• Strong problem-solving skills; able to translate creative design into practical business solutions.

• Mastery of most recent versions of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Basic video, animation, or 3D modeling a plus (Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Dimension). 

• Extreme attention to detail and consistency of work.

• Highly effective time management skills.

• Proactive. Leader.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be outgoing, organized, efficient, team player and a strategic thinker.

% Travel Required (Approximate): > 5%