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# Art Director/Graphic Designer

- **Company:** HEAD UP MAGAZINE LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bcea17f6199d0003

## About the Role

We're looking for a designer with a strong visual point of view who loves print and knows how to make a magazine feel like a magazine.

You may be an experienced Art Director, an accomplished graphic designer ready to take on a major project, or an emerging designer with an exceptional portfolio and the confidence to lead a publication.

You should have:

 * Strong graphic design and typography skills
 * Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
 * A portfolio demonstrating excellent layout and design
 * An understanding of print production
 * A strong sense of composition, type, image selection and visual storytelling
 * The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
 * Excellent communication and organizational skills
 * A genuine interest in creative collaboration

Magazine, editorial, publishing or print experience is a major plus.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is creative, enthusiastic and excited by the opportunity to make something distinctive.

## Description

The Art Director will take the creative lead on the visual presentation of the anniversary issue, working directly with the publisher/editor to develop the overall look and feel and carry it through the publication.

Responsibilities will include:

 * Developing the overall visual concept and creative direction for the issue
 * Designing and laying out articles and departments
 * Creating a cohesive visual language across the magazine
 * Working with typography, photography, illustration and archival material
 * Designing section openers, feature pages and other special elements
 * Helping determine how historic material can be presented in a fresh and compelling way
 * Preparing layouts and files for professional print production
 * Making revisions and refinements through the final production stage
 * Contributing creative ideas beyond simply placing text and images on a page, The Art Director will work directly with the publisher/editor throughout the project. The exact production schedule will be discussed with the selected candidate.

This is an opportunity to have your work associated with a historic publication and a significant anniversary issue - and to have substantial creative input into how that history is presented to a new generation.