Deputy Art Editor - SFX

Source: www.theguardian.com

Are you a magazine Designer or Deputy Art Editor looking for a new challenge? Do you want the rare opportunity to work in a design role on the world's number one science fiction magazine? Future, an award-winning international media group and leading digital business, are looking for a talented Deputy Art Editor to join the SFX editorial team on a maternity cover contract.

Working alongside the Art Editor, you will design and produce high quality print and digital editions of SFX. In this creative and innovative role, you'll ensure that magazine designs are focused, consistent, fit for purpose, target the audience and are created on time to deadlines. You'll be involved in print and digital page layout, image selection, and collaborate with film and TV companies to secure stunning photography for features. You'll also commission creative illustrators and photographers and have freedom to express your creativity across the magazine.

You should be passionate about magazines both print and digital, and be able to demonstrate an appreciation of contemporary magazine design. You'll have experience as a Designer or Deputy Art Editor on a newsstand magazine. A strong portfolio of work demonstrating a range of magazine layouts is essential. You'll have an eye for image selection and have excellent InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop skills. You'll have experience commissioning photographers and illustrators and have a proven ability to work quickly and accurately to regular deadlines. Preferably you'll have an interest in science fiction and fantasy.

If you want to take on a fixed term role of Deputy Art Editor on SFX and create inspirational print and digital designs we want to hear from you. To apply you will need to submit your CV, a covering letter, and a link to your relevant portfolio.

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