[Remote] Assistant Art Director (Print)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is a community-driven entertainment company that produces content inspired and created by our fans. As an Assistant Art Director in TMB's DesignWorks print team, you will collaborate with various teams to create engaging design solutions that enhance the brand's visual identity across multiple platforms. Responsibilities • Assist the design and content team members to evolve the brand and support and execute the overall design and brand styles • Collaborates with the brand’s team to propose direction, prepare briefs, receive approvals, create brand standard templates and ensure designs transition smoothly into page layouts and across brand channels • Participates with the team collaborating across departments including editorial, production, pubtech, photo studio, set stylists and rights teams • Work closely with your manager and editorial teams to identify image needs and assist with finding creative solutions and directing internal photo studio shoots - Search for assets from various sources such as stock photo libraries, online user generated galleries, and in-house archives. You will need to evaluate the quality, relevance, and licensing restrictions of each image • Utilize Macintosh-based Adobe CC Suite software to execute layouts. Create InDesign templates; establish paragraph, character, and object style formats; utilize parent pages and other software shortcuts to maximize production efficiencies • Assist in overseeing and monitoring various publication processes, including data merging, color correction, ad placement, prepress, and more • Adhere to budgets and resource allocations • Ensure all pages are consistent and on brand • Assist in supporting and training new employees and interns as requested Skills • A bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience • 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in print publications • Basic knowledge necessary to direct photo shoots and implement creative concepts using color, typography, and page design - Strong abilities in photo research, composition, and editing • Understanding of creative concepting, art direction, design, and strategy • Ability to pitch creative ideas with mood boards or sketches to effectively communicate solutions • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic approach • Experience working effectively as part of a global team; providing and taking direction as well as working independently • Intermediate knowledge in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and Acrobat • Familiarity with using AI tools, such as Adobe Firefly and Midjourney, that complement the design process • Understanding and appreciation for lifestyle, home and garden and food topics Benefits • Work/life balance • Generous time off • Comprehensive benefits and programs Company Overview • TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is the community-driven entertainment company engaging more than 250 million consumers worldwide across streaming TV, social media, web and print. It was founded in 1938, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job