Become a Jacobin Designer


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.