Art Director

The Atlantic is looking for an art director to join the newsroom. This person will create original illustrations for The Atlantic, with a focus on daily coverage and digital features. They will also commission and art direct assignments. The role may also include occasional work on special projects and the magazine. 

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of illustration and design for digital platforms, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced news environment. They should be highly collaborative but also able to work independently to complete tasks.

We are looking for a creative thinker—someone who brings an editorial voice through illustration and design, but is also excited about thinking outside the box in their approach and practice. They should ideally be skilled in digital and traditional mediums. They should also be detail-oriented, ensuring that all work meets The Atlantic’s design, production, and editorial standards. The role will at times include later night, weekend, and early morning work.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate:

• 5+ years of experience working in editorial design, illustration, digital media, or other relevant fields

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (experience with motion graphics and video editing preferred)

• Familiarity with Figma preferred

• A close attention to detail and the ability to multitask

• Clear and concise communication skills

• Experience in journalism or a news-related environment strongly preferred

Salary Minimum: $85,000; Salary Maximum: $100,000

This role is open to remote applicants. 

This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic:

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.  

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.