Location: Washington, DC
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: 3+ years
Compensation: $63,400
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About the Team
At National Geographic, we are looking for a detailed designer that can collaborate with our team while leveraging the renowned imagery and dynamic stories we are known for. In this role, you must possess outstanding design skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with members of our graphics, cartography, photography, and other special publications departments to plan, shape, design and produce our highest quality issues. If you have strong conceptual skills, a passion for finding creative solutions, all while demonstrating a sophisticated eye for design and typography – this might be the role for you!
Responsibilities:
Plan, shape, design and produce layouts for National Geographic Magazine, bookazines, special issues, and, of course, National Geographic Kids
Commission illustrators and collaborate closely with the editorial and photography departments
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience by mentoring and offering creative feedback and direction
Partner with the production department to color proof and ensure quality of product
Continuously communicate effectively with managers, peers, and other project stakeholders
Occasionally partner with our UX and interactive teams to develop innovative concepts for our audiences
Basic Qualifications:
3+ years relevant experience in a design focused role
