Revue21 - Directeur·rice artistique confirmé·e
Indigo Publications · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead art direction for print and digital publications.
- Develop visual identity and graphic charter.
- Manage illustrators, photographers, and visual content.
- Design print layouts and oversee production.
- Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams.
About the role
About Indigo Publications & Revue21
Indigo Publications is an independent press group founded in Paris in 1981 by investigative journalists. The company publishes three daily newspapers - La Lettre, Africa Intelligence, and Intelligence Online - and a bi-weekly, Glitz. Since November 2023, it also publishes Revue21 through its subsidiary Indigo Éditions.
Founded in 2008, Revue21 (www.revue21.fr) upholds the tradition of narrative journalism, combining journalistic rigor with reading pleasure. This success is built on strong values shared by all teams: rigor, commitment, and innovation. Financially independent, the company derives all its revenue from its readers and records steady growth (annual results available on our website).
About the Role: Art Director
Revue21, a long-form journalism media outlet recognized for its in-depth investigations in France and internationally, as well as its visual identity, is seeking an Art Director. This is a key position at the heart of the media's production, with direct responsibility for its web and print identity.
Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, your responsibilities include:
Artistic Direction
- Conceive and evolve the visual identity of the magazine on the website and in print: graphic charter, illustration and iconography policy, etc.
- Bring the artistic direction to life across various platforms (print, website, newsletters, social media), in collaboration with the editorial and marketing departments.
Illustrations and Iconography
- Develop a network of visual contributors (illustrators, photographers, etc.).
- Guide illustrators for original creations: illustrations, collages, maps, etc.
- Occasionally design illustrations (photo montages, infographics…) to accompany narratives.
- Propose photographic narratives and portfolios that resonate with the editorial team's subjects.
Print Magazine Layout
- Imagine the layout for each issue (cover, article openings, new sections…) with a strong emphasis on typography, visuals, and color, in close collaboration with the editorial team.
- Ensure production, from the layout of text and images to manufacturing follow-up (pre-press and printing), in conjunction with the editorial managers and service providers.
Experience and Skills
- At least 5 years of experience in the art direction of magazines or reviews, with mastery of the entire print production chain, from conception to manufacturing.
- Ability to lead a visual editorial project in its entirety, collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Strong visual culture (photography, typography, illustration) and good knowledge of print and digital media.
- Proficiency in layout and editorial design.
- Mastery of the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.
- Knowledge of technical constraints for printing.
Qualities
With great rigor, you are organized, autonomous, and capable of managing priorities and deadlines. Curious, creative, and responsive, you enjoy teamwork and are eager to invest yourself in a demanding and stimulating editorial environment.
Key skills/competency
- Art Direction
- Visual Identity
- Graphic Design
- Typography
- Illustration
- Layout Design
- Print Production
- Digital Media
- Adobe Suite
- Figma
Skills & topics
- Art Director
- Graphic Design
- Visual Identity
- Magazine Design
- Editorial Design
- Print Production
- Digital Design
- Illustration
- Typography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma
- Paris
- Journalism
- Media
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your magazine art direction experience and print production skills. Emphasize your mastery of Adobe Suite and Figma.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of magazine layouts, visual identity development, and illustration direction.
- Demonstrate creative leadership: In your cover letter, express your passion for narrative journalism and your vision for Revue21's visual identity.
- Prepare for design challenges: Be ready to discuss your approach to typography, color theory, and creating compelling visual narratives for both print and digital platforms.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Art Director role at Revue21?
- The Art Director at Revue21 is responsible for conceiving and evolving the visual identity across both print and digital platforms, ensuring a cohesive and compelling aesthetic for the publication.
- What design software is essential for this Art Director position at Indigo Publications?
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma is essential for this Art Director role at Indigo Publications.
- How much experience is required for the Art Director position at Revue21?
- Revue21 requires at least 5 years of experience in the art direction of magazines or reviews, with a strong understanding of the print production chain.
- What are the key qualities sought in an Art Director candidate for Revue21?
- Revue21 seeks candidates with great rigor, organization, autonomy, creativity, and a collaborative spirit, who can manage priorities and deadlines in a stimulating editorial environment.
- Will the Art Director at Revue21 work on both print and digital media?
- Yes, the Art Director will be responsible for the visual identity and execution across both the print magazine and the website, as well as newsletters and social media.
- What is Indigo Publications' approach to illustration and iconography?
- Indigo Publications values a strong visual identity and expects the Art Director to develop a network of contributors, guide original creations, and propose compelling visual narratives.