Art Director, Barron's Jobs

Barron’s is seeking an experienced digital-focused but print-familiar Art Director to join its top-ranking visuals team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-looking visual storyteller with a proven track record for executing sophisticated solutions to complex concepts.
This person would be joining an award-winning group rich in talent, experience and teamwork, so strong communication skills and a collegial approach to work are required.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and no more than three work samples to the link provided or to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]
We're Looking For a Creative Collaborator Who Can

• Conceptualize and commission original artwork from illustrators, animators and other creatives
• Communicate ideas and direction effectively to both interior and exterior collaborators
• Utilize UX/UI direction/thinking in relation to developing rich storytelling experiences across platforms
• Work alongside editors, reporters, data reporters, and other visual journalists to develop visual approaches to Barron’s journalism across digital, social and print
• Distill data into easily digestible visualizations and walk readers through complex information in an engaging way

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of design experience with 3 years in an editorial
• Experience with Figma is a plus
• Environment
• Visualization
• Adobe CC expertise
• Basic HTML + CSS, other applicable web languages related to data
• At ease working in a digital CMS, e.g., Wordpress
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Methode or other print-related CMS is a plus
• Interest in and understanding of the financial world is a plus

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Business Area: BG - OFFICE
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $65,000 - $200,000
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Req ID: 37733