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Condé Nast

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • New York
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in art directing, strong portfolio, on-set experience, design aesthetic, storytelling skills, Adobe proficiency, and ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments.
  • You will create visually compelling content, lead photo/video shoots, collaborate with teams, present ideas, manage assets, and ensure brand integrity across multiple platforms.

Requirements

  • Ability to work in-office in NYC Monday-Thursday, WFH Friday.
  • 4+ years professional experience art directing in media, fashion or entertainment brands or premium creative agencies.
  • A demonstrated appreciation for the subject matter and creativity of the brands you’ll work with at Condé Nast, specifically Teen Vogue, The New Yorker, them and Pitchfork.
  • Confidence working with and directing artists, experts, celebrities and creators as talent on commercial projects.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing work across print, digital, video and events.
  • Passion for brand marketing, with a sharp cultural perspective that informs consumer-facing campaigns.
  • Skilled storyteller with excellent written, visual, and verbal presentation abilities.
  • Extensive on-set experience and deep knowledge of video and photography production, from pre- to post-production (for digital and print).
  • A creative aesthetic emphasizing current standards in entertainment, fashion, luxury and design.
  • Highly organized, adaptable and adept at prioritizing workloads in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to work fluently with collaborators in production - writers, DPs, photographers, editors, animators, and designers.
  • Highly organized, and skilled with time-management and workload prioritization.
  • Excellent ability in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, and treatment deck creation. Bonus: familiarity with Figma, After Effects, and motion graphics workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver visually compelling art direction for multi-platform branded content and partnership programs across Condé Nast’s portfolio, including The New Yorker, Pitchfork, Teen Vogue, and Them.
  • Design visual treatments, presentation decks, moodboards, digital mocks, and video styleframes to articulate and sell through creative ideas.
  • Lead photography and video art direction on set; collaborate closely with producers, stylists, photographers, and talent to uphold brand standards and creative vision.
  • Research and recommend visual collaborators—photographers, illustrators, directors, designers—to align with editorial and advertiser goals.
  • Manage asset collection, photo research, and rights clearance for branded content stories.
  • Present creative concepts and executions to clients, partners, and internal teams with clarity and passion.
  • Ensure editorial integrity and brand voice are reflected authentically in all partnership work.
  • Foster strong creative relationships across editorial teams, maintaining brand fluency and mutual trust.
  • Partner with marketing colleagues on creative strategies and marketing materials to promote our editorial brands and offerings to consumers and advertisers (B2B and B2C).
  • Direct video and photo shoots with a focus on performance and editorial quality.
  • Drive brainstorms and work hands-on when crafting proposals and presentations.
  • Propose creative solutions that fit within the provided budgets.
  • Create concepts that align with advertiser goals while staying true to Condé Nast’s brand voices and standards for inclusive storytelling.

FAQs

What is the location of the Art Director position?

The Art Director position is based in New York, NY.

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The expected base salary range for this position is from $77,000 to $114,000.

How many years of experience are required for the Art Director role?

A minimum of 4 years of professional experience art directing in media, fashion, or entertainment brands or premium creative agencies is required.

What type of portfolio should I submit with my application?

You should provide links to your portfolio and relevant creative work that showcases your experience across print, digital, video, and events.

Are there any specific brands I should be familiar with for this role?

Yes, familiarity with Condé Nast brands such as Teen Vogue, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, and Them is important.

What skills are essential for the Art Director position?

Essential skills include proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, strong storytelling abilities, extensive on-set experience in video and photography production, and excellent time management and workload prioritization skills.

Is there flexibility in the work hours or schedule?

The role requires in-office work from Monday to Thursday, with the opportunity to work from home on Fridays.

What qualities are desirable in the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should be culturally informed, highly imaginative, detail-oriented, agile and adaptable, and possess a social awareness that prioritizes diversity and inclusion in the creative process.

What types of projects will the Art Director work on?

The Art Director will work on multi-platform branded content and partnership programs across Condé Nast's portfolio, including projects for The New Yorker, Teen Vogue, and Pitchfork.

Will I have the opportunity to lead creative projects?

Yes, you will lead the visual development of branded content from pitch through publication, collaborating closely with various stakeholders.

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Condé Nast

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. The company is headquartered in New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.