Experienced Graphic Designer

The Role:

As our Magazine / Publication Designer, you will be at the forefront of our magazine's transformation. Your expertise in print and digital magazine design will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our publication. We value creativity, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in visual design.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Development:
Create and implement design layouts for the magazine's various sections, including feature stories, regular columns, and special inserts.
Develop and maintain a consistent visual style across all issues, aligning with our brand guidelines and editorial tone.


Collaboration and Coordination:
Work closely with editors, writers, photographers, and illustrators to integrate text, images, and other design elements.
Attend editorial meetings to understand content plans and provide input on visual storytelling possibilities.


- Lead the Redesign: Be the driving force behind the complete redesign of our monthly magazine, ensuring a fresh, appealing, and reader-friendly format.

- Design Oversight: Oversee the entire design and layout process, maintaining the highest standards of visual excellence.

- Collaborative Leadership: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure the magazine's design complements our editorial voice and brand ethos.

- Diverse Project Management: Take on additional design projects, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in meeting various departmental needs.

- Quality Assurance: Uphold exceptional standards in all visual outputs, ensuring consistency and alignment with our brand identity.

- Innovative Approach: Employ cutting-edge design techniques and technologies to enhance the magazine's visual appeal and reader engagement.

What We Need From You:

- Proven Experience: 2+ years of experience designing print and digital magazines.

- Diverse Design Expertise: Skills in video editing, web design, graphic design, and related fields.

- Leadership Acumen: Strong track record of leading design teams and managing complex projects.

- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

- Creative Flair: A keen eye for design and detail and an innovative mindset.

- Strong Communication: Excellent ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Proficiency in English is required.

- Adaptability: Capable of juggling multiple projects and adapting to evolving priorities.

- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related discipline. Over 2+ years of related experience required.

We Offer:
- The chance to work on innovative, high-impact projects.
- Fully remote work environment

Ready to Apply?

How to Apply: Send your loom video, resume, cover letter and portfolio to David Morgan at Upgrade to see actual info with the subject line, “Your Full Name - Magazine / Publication Graphic Designer Application”.

Task for Applicants:

Please submit your application, cover letter and portfolio along with a Loom video recording addressing the following two questions:

1. Describe your experience in Magazine and Publication Graphic Design.
2. We are a U.S. based company, and this position is fully remote, requiring you to be able to work 9:00 AM PST - 5:00 PM PST. Qualified candidates need to be dependable and have excellent communication skills. Explain how you effectively communicated and collaborated with diverse teams to achieve common goals.

Instructions for Loom Video Submission:
-Keep your video within 5 minutes.
-Clearly introduce yourself and mention your interest in the Magazine / Publication Graphic Designer position at SD Marketing.
-For each question, provide thoughtful and detailed responses.
-Ensure your environment is well-lit and there is minimal background noise.
-Submit the Loom video link along with your application.
-We look forward to getting to know you better through your video responses. Good luck!

SD Marketing is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Bring your creativity and passion to our team, and help us redefine the future of our publication!