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Role Description

The Atlantic is looking for an art director to join the newsroom. This person will create original illustrations for The Atlantic, with a focus on daily coverage and digital features. They will also commission and art direct assignments. The role may also include occasional work on special projects and the magazine.

• Deep understanding of illustration and design for digital platforms
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced news environment
• Highly collaborative but able to work independently
• Creative thinker with an editorial voice through illustration and design
• Excited about thinking outside the box in their approach and practice
• Skilled in digital and traditional mediums
• Detail-oriented, ensuring all work meets The Atlantic’s design, production, and editorial standards
• Availability to work West Coast hours, including late night, weekend, and early morning work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in editorial design, illustration, digital media, or other relevant fields
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (experience with motion graphics and video editing preferred)
• Familiarity with Figma preferred
• Close attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Experience in journalism or a news-related environment strongly preferred

Requirements

• Salary Minimum: $85,000
• Salary Maximum: $100,000
• This role is open to remote applicants
• This is a Guild position

Company Description

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture.

• Third-longest-running magazine in America
• Remarkable moment of both continuation and transformation
• Upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future