Senior Art Director

Summary

Join our community-driven entertainment company as a Senior Art Director in TMB's DesignWorks print team. You will provide mentorship to designers, guide them to achieve creative excellence while adhering to brand standards across all print publications. Collaborate closely with editorial, design, and marketing teams to translate editorial themes into compelling visuals that align with our brand identity and connect with our audience.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• 5-8 years in publication design, capable of working independently while being open to constructive feedback
• Experience collaborating with high-performing design teams or freelancers in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with peers, and leadership, and a commitment to fostering a culture of creative excellence
• Proficiency in leading and editing multiple projects at once and communicating effectively within a global team environment
• Effective problem-solving and multitasking abilities, able to quickly adapt priorities and handle pressure
• Advanced skills in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and Acrobat
• Familiarity in new technology platforms, including AI tools, to improve workflow efficiencies, paired with a passion for print media and a deep understanding of the target audience

Responsibilities

• Assist with mentoring a team of designers, providing support to meet creative expectations of their respective roles
• Lead design direction, prepare briefs, get approvals, create brand-standard templates, and ensure designs transition smoothly into page layouts and across channels
• Oversee print publication designs, setting high standards that reflect brand audience needs
• Facilitate collaboration between design, editorial, and marketing teams, promoting an engaging and efficient work environment
• Help spearhead new ideas and workflows to improve efficiency, including product ideation, editorial collaboration, and support for marketing initiatives
• Leverage technology to streamline workflows and enhance publishing speed
• Inspire design excellence while staying updated on design trends
• Align products with brand guidelines and consumer preferences
• Collaborate with editorial teams to define image needs and direct in-house photo shoots
• Source images from archives, stock libraries, and online user galleries, ensuring quality, relevance, and proper licensing
• Create or commission effective imagery, illustrations, and graphics to enhance editorial content
• Use Adobe CC Suite on Macintosh to create layouts, establish style formats, and maximize production efficiency with InDesign templates and shortcuts
• Ensure effective cross-department collaboration with editorial, production, operations, photo studio, set stylists, and rights teams, to ensure seamless publication processes
• Oversee publication processes, including data merging, color correction, ad placement, and prepress
• Help determine and manage budgets and resource allocations, and support training for new employees and interns

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Generous time off
• Comprehensive benefits and programs