Jacobin’s graphic designer will work closely with the creative director in the visual design of the magazine. The ideal candidate is a designer comfortable with straddling different media, particularly print and web.

• Part-time, 24 hours a week
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Applicant should be based in New York City area and is required to commute to our Brooklyn office at least twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Jacobin’s database of illustrators and artists and assist in commissioning process.
• Select images for online articles.
• Design infographics and data visualizations.
• Assist in layout of print magazine.
• Design and create special pages for the website and assist in site redesign.

Qualifications

• BFA in art or design field recommended, but not required.
• Strong foundation in typography.
• Basic photoediting skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Ability to sketch and communicate ideas.
• Illustration skills a plus.
• As is commitment to socialist politics.

Software/Programming Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Proficiency and HTML and CSS (SASS/SCSS a plus).
• Proficiency in JavaScript and/or JQuery preferred.

How to Apply

Please email cover letter, CV, and portfolio (pdf or link to personal website) to [email protected] by Monday, 2/9/2016. We will follow up soon after.