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Art Editor - New Scientist

Location:
Kensington, London

Position:
Permanent

Workplace type:
Hybrid

Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us.

Here's what to expect:

29 days' holiday
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 4% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 4x your basic salary.
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards

Private Medical Insurance

Bupa
Flexible Working policy
Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym
Eye care assistance
Family Friendly policies
Employee Assistance Support
Access to the magazine
Invites to NS Events

Plus many other benefits.

Job Introduction
New Scientist is the world's leading weekly science and tech magazine, with five million readers across all its platforms.

With teams based in the UK, US and Australia, and also a thriving events business, we lead the way in the very best of science and technology journalism.

We now seek an exceptional, highly motivated and extremely organised individual to run our art department.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our editorial team, working closely with a committed team of science and tech journalists.

You will be responsible for overseeing the design of the weekly print magazine, working on the growth of our readership in the US, as well as supporting and helping to evolve our digital vision, and working closely with other departments across New Scientist.

This role requires someone who knows the difference between linear and logarithmic scale, and believes infographics should be as gorgeous as they are educational.

It also requires someone who has managed a team of designers before and know how to get the best out of them while providing them with the tools to learn and grow.

An interest or at least openness to science and technology will be a strong advantage.

To apply, please send a CV with examples of your works. The role is London-based.

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for the visual look and feel of New Scientist Magazine and all the associated marketing materials.
Lead on the daytoday delivery of art and design for the print magazine and oversee as well as develop and evolve the magazine style as required by the editor, using the best possible contributors to do so.
The role is handson, designing exceptional layouts and front covers, finding creative design solutions that surprise and delight the readers.
You will have the ability to confidently communicate the design direction for the magazine to the team as well as constantly assessing the needs and wants of our readers, effectively pitching the design to work for the demographic.

Person Specification

Experience on a Media / Publishing brand essential
Fully competent in the use of Adobe InDesign Adobe CC, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
Experience with Canva and similar online design tools
Solid understanding of infographics
Experience on the art desk of a major publication is desirable.
Ability to generate visual ideas.
Ability to Art Direct photoshoots and commission illustrators
Good understanding of current trends in the magazine market
Ability to forge excellent working relationships with teams.
Ability to juggle multiple projects, collaborative approach to working with multiple editorial teams' Genuine enthusiasm for the work produced across New Scientist brands.
Ability to absorb and adapt to different ways of working of different brands.
Ability to prioritise most pressing work despite competing pressures.
Strong ability to contribute ideas, communicate and create a supportive team environment.
Video experience a plus
Experience with template design and management
Understanding digital channels and how to position design online.

About New Scientist
New Scientist is a magazine for the insatiably curious. We ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human.

Since our publication was founded in 1956 for "all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences", it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, courses and live events in the UK, US and Australia, including New Scientist Live, the world's greatest festival of science.

Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have offices in the US and Australia.

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