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13 May 2021

Attitude is seeking a full-time Art Director

The world’s biggest LGBTQ media brand is looking for an experienced and talented designer to join the editorial team. Could that be you?

By Will Stroude

Stream Publishing has a vacancy for a Magazine Art Editor/Director role on Attitude magazine, the world’s leading LGBTQ media brand.

In addition to publishing Attitude, Stream is a fast-developing media and content production agency working with diverse brands like Vauxhall and SPAR.

THE JOB

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Design experience: 5 years (Required)

Based: Dormansland, Surrey, UK

Hours: 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday

Benefits: 25 days paid annual leave per calendar year

Salary: Based on experience

THE ROLE

All Stream titles are available in print and digitally as a web-based page-turning magazine or to download on iPhone/iPad or Android. 

An ability to work across multiple formats will be a distinct advantage, and experience in the Adobe suite of products including InDesign and Photoshop essential.

The ideal candidate would also have knowledge in websites, App design and HTML.

  • Design covers, features and regular pages for Attitude magazine
  • Source images for use in Attitude magazine
  • Work with the editorial team on photoshoot concepts/creative, and attend cover/editorial shoots as required (where possible)
  • Manage production flow between editorial team, sub-editor and design team
  • Supervise and assist with design of the digital/tablet edition of Attitude magazine 
  • Work with the digital team to create assets for Attitude social platforms
  • Supervise other designers
  • Additional design as required for Stream Publishing Ltd

THE CANDIDATE

We are seeking candidates who are bright, engaging and personable, have a background in the publishing industry with a portfolio that demonstrates this, who will contribute to a lively office environment and enjoy both the workload necessary to achieve success and the satisfaction derived from a job well done.

  • Expert knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop
  • A flair for design and creativity
  • A connection to current trends 
  • An understanding of Attitude, its history and industry-leading brand
  • Knowledge or experience of the gay/bi/queer/pansexual male audience 
  • An understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, its sensitivities and history
  • Proven experience working on a monthly or regular magazine title
  • Awareness of key social media and digital platforms
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a small multi-tasking team
  • Experience managing other designers

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio featuring examples of work to nigel.russell@streampublishing.net by midnight on Monday 24 May 2021.

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