Art Director, Traveller

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen's bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.Job Description

Location:

London, GB

 Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. 

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.  

The Role

Condé Nast Traveller UK is looking for a talented and highly motivated multi-platform Art Director to join its award-winning editorial team.

 The successful candidate will be a top-flight, dynamic designer and director with several years of consumer magazine and editorial experience. You will be a central part of the art team, supporting and reporting to CNT's Global Creative Director. The Art Director will be responsible for everything from concept and commissioning to day-to-day design and execution across all our platforms.

A thorough knowledge of Adobe CS (InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop) is essential and experience of video-editing packages and DPS is advantageous.

What will you be doing?

• To support the creative director in all design and art desk duties, from checking proofs to liaising with production and repro.

• To design and art direct the magazine's features and sections, and oversee digital and social and associated products, working alongside our editors. 

• To create innovative concepts for shoots, sourcing and commissioning photographers, stylists and illustrators. 

• To art direct external photo shoots, as well as some backstage and additional video, on location and in the studio. 

• To help the creative director manage the art team in terms of advice, standards, knowledge growth, workflows and delegation. 

• To maintain design standards across CNT and ensure that production deadlines are met.

About You:

• Extensive industry experience in art direction with a portfolio demonstrating multi-platform expertise.

• Sophisticated design aesthetic with a strong foundation in typography and visual storytelling.

• Strong leadership in guiding creative teams and ensuring brand consistency across platforms.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• A passion for travel and food, and a keen interest and knowledge of the luxury travel space is desirable

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

• Established network of leading photographers and creatives.

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

 We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don't use AI-assisted technology to review applications.   

What benefits do we offer? 

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. 

• You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.

• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

• We're a dog-friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.

• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.

• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce. 

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

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