Variety: Senior Art Director

• Execute and spearhead print layouts for weekly feature stories and special print editions, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to production schedules
• Drive the visual direction of the weekly feature well and major print packages
• Own themed packages and develop bespoke visual language 
• Partner with editors to shape story packaging, pacing, and visual hierarchy across the issue
• Mentor members of the design team and provide art direction and feedback
• Maintain rigorous attention to typography, grid systems, and brand standards across all print deliverables
• Ensure all files meet print production standards including preflight, color accuracy, and press specification
• Work within a fast-paced weekly production cycle with strict ship deadlines

• Contribute to select digital packages, special series, and editorial verticals that elevate Variety's storytelling across web and mobile platforms
• Collaborate with editorial, photo, and development teams to craft compelling visual narratives — from concept through final execution

•  Maintain and evolve Variety's visual identity across digital and print, ensuring consistency and innovation in equal measure
•  Contribute to the ongoing development of design systems, templates, and style guidelines

•  Attend editorial planning meetings and actively contribute to layout reviews and creative ideation
•  Provide mentorship and design direction to junior designers and freelance collaborators when needed
•  Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight editorial deadlines without compromising quality

•  5–8+ years of design experience, ideally in a media, publishing, or editorial environment
•  Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
•  Understanding of both digital UX/UI design principles and print production workflows
•  Strong typographic sensibility and an eye for layout, color, and visual storytelling
•  Demonstrated experience designing longform digital editorial packages or similar immersive content
•  Ability to work collaboratively across editorial, photo, and technology teams
•  Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-velocity newsroom

•  Experience at a national entertainment, news, or lifestyle publication
•  Familiarity with K4 or Woodwing
•  Familiarity with HTML/CSS or basic front-end concepts
•  Knowledge of accessibility and responsive design best practices
•  Portfolio that includes both digital packages and print editorial work

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $105k - $115k upon hire. 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. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

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).

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, 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, and Latin Music Week. 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