Associate Art Director

We are looking to hire an experienced editorial designer to help shape the way The Economist appears to our readers. The role will include helping with concepts for the weekly cover package, layouts and managing visual content across print and digital products in our offices in central London.

More specifically we are looking for someone who will work alongside the cover designer and the Creative Director to integrate how the weekly cover package is displayed in both print and digital channels. The job involves commissioning illustrations and helping to manage pages from start to finish to our weekly cadence. But to also bridge the gap between digital developers and how the content appears on the app and the website. The graphics team works closely with editors, picture editors as well as the data team, digital product and social media teams. You’ll be hands-on with work on all our flagship products.

You should also demonstrate a keenness to learn how to get the most from a modern editorial production system. Recognise how the content requirements change from the printed page to our digital channels using an efficient process to achieve our tight deadlines.

We will be looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of news media design, excellent communication skills, an attention to detail, operational efficiency with a healthy respect for deadlines.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn, experiment and work with a team of dedicated professionals and are eager to help shape and improve The Economist experience for readers, then we’d like to hear from you.

• You will be able to demonstrate
• Over 5 years relevant experience
• Artwork commissioning experience
• The ability to communicate with confidence
• Suitability for working to tight deadline
• A diligent attention to detail
• A user-centred approach to design
• The ability to conceptualise complex subjects

Other requirements

• Self-motivated team player with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Experience of (or interest in) working with an editorial product
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite
• A keenness to learn how to use a modern editorial production system
• An interest in global politics and current affairs
• Friendly and receptive demeanour
• A design degree or equivalent qualification
• Good communication skills and fluency in English
• The right to live and work in the UK

Hours: Primarily 10am-6pm - Monday-Friday with some press day variations.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £TBC

Location: Central London

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.