Magazine Designer

Newsweek
Argentina
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level editorial designers who can manage fast-paced production cycles and adapt layouts across platforms.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in weekly magazine production and strong visual storytelling skills
    — “experience overseeing weekly production and collaborating across editorial channels”
  • Individuals who can juggle tight deadlines and coordinate with multiple teams
    — “proven ability to juggle multiple pages, deadlines, and collaborators under pressure”
  • Designers with a portfolio showcasing cohesive editorial layouts and brand alignment
    — “a portfolio demonstrating strong editorial design and layout is essential”

Things to consider

  • The role requires adaptability to different formats and platforms, including digital and print
    — “support content adaptation across digital formats when needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Adobe InDesign, particularly with tables and stylesheets
    — “expert use of paragraph and character stylesheets”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage complex production timelines and coordinate teams
    — “oversee the smooth flow of each issue through the production cycle”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with AI design tools in your application materials
    — “familiarity with AI design tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Design weekly long-form feature stories
  • Ensure each issue is visually cohesive
  • Prepare files for print production
Typical background
Magazine or editorial designExperience in a fast-paced newsroom

Skills & requirements

Required

Magazine DesignEditorial LayoutProduction Cycle ManagementVisual Storytelling

Preferred

AI Design Tools

Stack & domain

Adobe IndesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorFigmaCanvaPowerpointCollaborationTime ManagementAttention To DetailPublication DesignVisual Storytelling

About the role

Original posting from Newsweek via Greenhouse

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. 

Newsweek is looking for a Magazine Designer/Art Editor with a passion for strong editorial layout, publication design, and visual storytelling—plus experience overseeing weekly production and collaborating across editorial channels. This role is central to the visual output of Newsweek’s flagship magazine and will play a key role in managing the production cycle from layout to press.  

Responsibilities:   

 Design weekly long-form feature stories and editorial layouts for Newsweek’s print magazine, ensuring top-tier visual quality, and composition.

Oversee the smooth flow of each issue through the production cycle, coordinating with editors, art director, and photo teams to meet tight weekly deadlines.

Work closely with the editors and art director to ensure each issue is visually cohesive and on-brand across platforms.

Prepare files for print production, ensuring all layouts meet technical and editorial standards.

Support content adaptation across digital formats when needed.

Adapt badge designs to be used in different formats.

Create bespoke illustrations for brand website 

Qualifications:  

4+ years of professional experience in magazine or editorial design, preferably in a fast-paced, weekly or daily newsroom. 

Exceptional layout skills and a deep understanding of publication structure, grid systems, and visual hierarchy. 

Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, with excellent knowledge of creating tables for long lists, and expert use of paragraph and character stylesheets. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of Figma, Canva and PowerPoint is a plus. 

Proven ability to juggle multiple pages, deadlines, and collaborators under pressure. 

Experience commissioning and directing editorial visuals is a plus. 

A portfolio demonstrating strong editorial design and layout is essential. 

Excellent written and spoken English; flexibility in working hours. 

Familiarity with AI design tools 

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

Source: Newsweek careers (Greenhouse)

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