Art Director

Hearst Health

. Partner with the Creative Director to develop and evolve visual identities, creative vision, and design standards for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $101,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial design, branding, and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on creating cohesive visual identities across digital and print platforms. Proven ability to manage creative workflows, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Editorial DesignBrand Identity DevelopmentAdobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyVisual StorytellingCreative Workflow Improvement

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Hard Skills

Editorial DesignTypographyBrandingVisual StorytellingLogo DevelopmentTemplate CreationColor ManagementProduction WorkflowsImage SelectionPhoto Retouching

Soft Skills

Conceptual ThinkingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaborationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Bridge

Industry Keywords

Consumer Editorial DesignMagazine DesignDigital PlatformsPrint PlatformsCreative Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Creative Director to develop and evolve visual identities, creative vision, and design standards for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen
Design editorial layouts, feature packages, celebrity profiles, and special projects across print and digital platforms
Create graphics, logos, branding assets, and creative collateral for websites, social media, video series, live events, and cross-platform initiatives
Collaborate with editors, writers, photographers, video producers, social teams, and special projects partners
Define, document, and improve creative workflows and design processes
Commission and art direct freelance illustrators and creative contributors
Oversee image selection, color approval, and photo retouching direction
Deliver high-impact creative work while balancing priorities and meeting deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in consumer editorial design, including experience across both digital and print platforms
Expertise in editorial design, typography, branding, and visual storytelling
Experience developing brand identity systems, logos, templates, and cohesive visual languages across multiple platforms
Strong conceptual thinking skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality work
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Bridge
Strong knowledge of magazine design, photography, illustration, color management, and production workflows
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects
Experience improving creative processes and streamlining workflows
Position based in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing
Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events
Hybrid work flexibility
Employee Resource Groups
Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1
401(k) plan with a generous company match