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Crain Communications is hiring: Art Director in New York

Crain Communications
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Description

Art Directors design print and digital storytelling presentations for editorial and custom content teams across multiple Crain brands. Reporting to the Design Hub, this role works with editors, reporters, content managers, copy editors, and other creative professionals in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Art Directors are responsible for designing and delivering engaging visual presentations that align with each brand’s identity, connect with brand-specific audiences, and enhance the overall reader experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design high-caliber creative print and digital presentations by guiding the visual storytelling in all phases from conception to publication.
  • Communicate design concepts and pitches to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with editorial teams, custom teams, freelance photographers, and illustrators to create cohesive and impactful experiences across platforms.
  • Maintain a consistent and efficient workflow for design projects across brands to meet deadlines.
  • Offer design support to team members and help review projects, when needed.
  • Take ownership in fulfilling daily web art and graphic requests from editorial teams across multiple brands.
  • Discuss ongoing projects with direct supervisor and apply feedback when advised.
  • Assist with copy editing duties when designing print publications by rewriting web headlines, adding complete display type, and helping proof pages as needed.
  • Stay on top of team updates and actively participate in training sessions for new digital tools.
  • Become familiar with products produced by all Crain brands.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in visual journalism, graphic design or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in news design or graphic design with a focus on business news.
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling and accessible designs.
  • Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and other design principles.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in a hybrid work environment.
  • Experience in content management systems such as Drupal, WordPress or Arc XP.
  • Experience in design software such as Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting.
  • Positive and collaborative attitude.
  • Experience working in a news production hub environment or with marketing clients.
  • Strong understanding of news judgment and basic copy-editing experience.
  • Proficient with basic SEO practices and best digital design practices.
  • Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week. The opportunity to work remote from a home office in one of the states listed below is a possibility for the right candidate.

    This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

    Pay Transparency Disclosure :

    The estimated base salary for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

    About Crain Communications :

    Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com .

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    Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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