Since 1857, The Atlantic has been a home for some of America’s best writers and boldest thinkers, from Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass to James Baldwin and Sylvia Plath. Now, we are looking for someone who is passionate about journalism and The Atlantic’s mission to join the Consumer Strategy & Growth team as a junior designer. This person will be responsible for designing and producing... promotions that engage readers, convert prospective subscribers, and deepen relationships with existing customers—all while upholding the quality of The Atlantic brand.
 
Candidates should be skilled in design thinking such as color, composition, typography, and visual hierarchy. They should also be self-starting, curious, and data-informed. The junior designer will have a unique opportunity to work on a range of reader-facing assets, from social media campaigns to email to banner ads. Often working within a design system, you should know when to apply established design patterns and styles, as well as when to evolve them. This position is highly collaborative with other creatives—including a senior designer and copywriters—and will work closely with editorial colleagues, marketing strategists, data analysts, and many others across The Atlantic.
 
We are seeking a talented and imaginative designer who also thinks analytically and strategically—someone with experience and/or a mindset rooted in optimization through audience segmentation, targeted creative, A/B testing, and more. This position is ideal for someone looking to work collaboratively in both a creative team and a growth marketing team, to support The Atlantic in building a profitable and sustainable business, and to help bring vital journalism to millions of readers around the world. If you are searching for a job with purpose, this is it.
 
What you will do:
- Design and produce assets for a wide range of promotions including paid marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Reddit), email, onsite ads, print materials, and more

- Use data and insights to make strategic design decisions for campaigns and assets targeted broadly to prospects, actives, and expired/canceled subscribers and more granularly to smaller specific audiences

- Collaborate with copywriters to conceptualize, present, and produce creative directions that unite copy and design

- Inspire confidence and enthusiasm in stakeholders by articulating your design thinking and connecting your decisions to strategic goals and audience insights

- Act as your own project manager: organize your tasks across multiple projects; keep track of deadlines; create and maintain documentation


 
What we are looking for:
- Strong visual design skills with attention to detail and understanding of design principles, layout, typography, grid, and color

- Fluency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

- Motion design skills are a strong plus

- Love of research: digging deep into a brand’s history and visual identity, studying and compiling landscape analysis

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines

- Excellent communication skills: can brainstorm with a group, articulate and present ideas, and clarify feedback from colleagues

- Openness to feedback and the ability to apply it to future work

- A finger on the pulse of marketing and media trends, along with art, culture, and the zeitgeist

- Passion for the future of high-quality, independent journalism

- 1+ years professional experience. Background in advertising, marketing, agency, design studio, or subscription-based company is preferred. 



Salary minimum: $66,000; Salary maximum: $75,000
This position is based in NYC.
This is a guild position

To Apply:
Candidates must apply with a link to an online portfolio or design samples. Applicants without samples will not be considered.


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.
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