Robb Report: Creative Director - Penske Media Corp.
New York City, NY
About the Job
Robb Report is seeking a Creative Director to oversee the look and feel of multiple editorial properties, including the monthly magazine, editorial print supplements, web, video and social, as well as event branding, marketing materials and more. This senior leadership role requires an experienced manager and a proven thought-leader in design, structure and digital and print storytelling. Strong ideation and hands-on design skills are a must.
The Creative Director will be comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while balancing various creative executions across different verticals, from travel and art to style and real estate. They will have a portfolio of original design concepts and be able to execute award-winning photography and videography.
This role is based in New York and reports to the editor in chief, but it requires close collaboration with the deputy editor and digital director, as well as category editors and the broader team.
Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of graphic design experience at a publishing, agency, or media company
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate editorial concepts and ideas.
- Demonstrable expertise in print and digital design and eagerness to collaborate in ideation.
- Strong attention to detail and love of cutting-edge typography, design, illustration and photography
- Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print: manufacturing process, proofing, and color correction
- Experience producing and directing photoshoots
- The ability to lead, nurture and develop the art department—art director, photo director and designer.
- A strong network of industry connections with illustrators, designers and photographers
- Manage budget and allocate spending for freelance, illustrations and photography
- Deep interest in luxury brands, experiences, trends and business
- Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Typical wage range: $170k - $200k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of PMC's paid healthcare plan, the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. The total compensation package for this position will include other elements including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
It's all About You…
At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.
About Robb Report:
Robb Report is the leading voice in global luxury. The award-winning magazine showcases the ideas, opinions, products, and experiences that are shaping the industry, and provides a sophisticated, affluent readership with detailed insight into fine design, quality, and heritage as well as ground-breaking new developments in tech and manufacture. Covering automobiles, yachts, real estate, private jets, style, watches, art, spirits, food, wine and more, robbreport.com builds on that mission with a robust portfolio of daily online news and features. The site, which has grown 400% in the last two years, attracts more than 6 million readers a month, speaking to both established and aspiring connoisseurs who seek the best out of life.
About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com