Art Director
Core
Create original illustrations and art direct assignments for daily news coverage and digital features at The Atlantic.
Role type
Art Director (Editorial Illustration & Design)
Builds
Daily news illustrations, digital features, and special projects for The Atlantic magazine and website.
Domain
Digital media / News & Journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (illustrations and design assets)
Required skills
Editorial design, illustration (digital and traditional), Adobe Creative Cloud mastery, Figma familiarity, detail-oriented execution, multitasking
Preferred skills
Motion graphics, video editing, journalism experience, newsroom environment experience
Technologies
Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma
Responsibilities
Create original illustrations for daily coverage and digital features, commission and art direct assignments, ensure work meets design and editorial standards
Seniority
Mid-Senior (5+ years experience)