ALERT! ALERT! Noisy Creek, the parent company for the Portland Mercury and The Stranger (in Seattle) is now hiring for a FULL TIME ART DIRECTOR. Could this be you or someone you know? Check out the following job listing, and let's find out!

Job Title: Art Director for Noisy Creek

Salary: $90,000-$120,000 DOE

Noisy Creek is hiring an Art Director to join our vibrant and growing team. This position will lead the design of the print and digital editions of the Portland Mercury and The Stranger, and be responsible for the overall production process. The Art Director will lead and manage the production team to ensure a cohesive and compelling visual identity for these two marquee publications each month, as well as related digital and social assets. This position will have the opportunity to engage on broader creative decisions for Noisy Creek as a whole, and to support key areas of work with the marketing, sales, and product teams. 

We’re looking for an Art Director who is talented, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented. This position reports to Noisy Creek’s COO / CFO, and works closely with the editors of The Stranger and Mercury, Noisy Creek’s Publisher, and the heads of other divisions to develop the look of digital and print visuals, manage the visual identity of print editions, and provide vision and cohesion across the publications. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative spirit, be entrepreneurial and driven, be a conceptual thinker and excellent communicator, and be able to manage multiple projects on deadline simultaneously.

Requirements
• Lead creative and art direction for The Stranger and Portland Mercury.
• Lead and manage the production team, including a production manager and assistant art director.
 • Work closely with Editors in Chief of both publications to set and achieve print and digital deadlines. 
• Work closely with design and photography staff, freelancers, and printers to facilitate great visuals and layouts.
• Design and layout feature stories, packages, and special sections for print and online versions of the papers, as well as associated digital products.
• Complete work on time and on budget.
• Commission illustration for features.
• Mark up and review design and art work by freelancers and staff.
• Assist with other creative projects on an as-needed basis.

• Qualifications:

• 3+ years of magazine, newspaper, editorial design, media-focused agency, or relevant brand experience.
• High proficiency with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and InDesign and Figma.
• Excellent knowledge of newspaper and/or media design, typography, photography and illustration.
• Contacts with photographers and illustrators.
• Meticulous eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record with strong examples of high-impact innovative design in digital and/or print
• Ability to think laterally and creatively to come up with great design solutions quickly and efficiently in a demanding and challenging environment.
• Extremely well organized and good at managing and juggling projects – big and small.
• An understanding of the aesthetic and editorial style and tone of our papers.

Find out more, including job benefits, perks, and more HERE. And if you know of a talented individual who would be perfect for this position, please let them know! ❤️