Per Diem Art Directors, News and Features

About the role

The Los Angeles Times is seeking an art director to work on an as-needed basis with its design team. The ideal candidate should have experience in both print and digital media, with a strong portfolio showcasing skills in design, typography, and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Art-direct and coordinate projects and the print and digital builds of stories using CMSCollaborate with copy editors, assigning editors, reporters, website producers, graphics editors and visual journalists to tell impactful stories
• Create A1 as well as section covers and inside pages for daily California, Business, Sports and Opinion sections and weekly Entertainment and Weekend features sections, as well as special projects, plus section booking as needed
• Design and art-direct photo illustrations for daily digital stories and social media
• Work with design managers to ensure brand coherence

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience at a comparable journalistic publication or website
• Willingness to work weekend shifts, and may be required to work evening hours for special coverage
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong editorial news judgment, impeccable journalistic instincts and an unimpeachable commitment to ethics
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to design for daily digital stories
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates excellence in photo editing, typography and art direction
• A keen eye for current design trends and the ability to create designs in a variety of styles
• Ability to work on a tight deadline, especially in breaking news situations
• Strong working knowledge of design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Previous experience with CCI Newsgate (now CUE) or similar CMS is a plus

Qualifications

Employees will be part of a pool and eligible for available shifts on a monthly basis. They generally will work fewer than 25 hours per week, with no guaranteed or fixed schedule. We will consider candidates who would work remotely in other time zones as well as those who would work in El Segundo, Calif. Afternoon, night and weekend work is expected.

How to Apply

To apply, upload a resume, cover letter and portfolio to Creative Director Amy King and Senior Deputy Design Directors Jim Cooke, Allison Hong and Faith Stafford through the Apply link.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The L.A. Times is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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