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Crain

Art Director

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners ... Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets. * Strong understanding ...

Crain

Art Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners ... Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets. * Strong understanding ...

Crain

Art Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners ... Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets. * Strong understanding ...

Crain

Art Director

Houston, TX · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners ... Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets. * Strong understanding ...

Hypebeast

Editorial Intern

New York, NY

$19 - $20/hr

... art, music, and design spaces. The internship will involve writing news stories, curating social ... Participate in editorial meetings and contribute to the overall content strategy. * Support ...

Crain

Art Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners ... Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets. * Strong understanding ...

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Art Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$155K - $175K/yr

Editorial Design & Layout * Lead art direction for the print magazine, including layout, typography, cover design, and photo selection and sequencing. * Direct digital content design across the ...

060 SAKS & CO LLC

Art Director & Design

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$87 - $117/hr

YOU WILL BE The Art Director is responsible for creating compelling editorial imagery for Saks Global, overseeing projects from concept through to completion. You will serve as the architect of our ...

Saks

Art Director & Design

San Francisco, CA

$112K - $146K/yr

The Art Director is responsible for creating compelling editorial imagery for Saks Global, overseeing projects from concept through to completion. You will serve as the architect of our brand ...

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How much do art editorial jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for art editorial in the United States is $69,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Art Editorial vs Art Copywriter?

AspectArt EditorialArt Copywriter
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in art, journalism, or related fieldsUsually holds a degree in marketing, advertising, or communications
Work EnvironmentMagazines, art publications, editorial teamsAdvertising agencies, marketing departments, creative studios
Industry UsageUsed in editorial content creation, art critique, and publication editingFocuses on creating persuasive advertising copy for visual campaigns

While both roles involve working with visual and written content, Art Editorial focuses on curating and editing art-related content for publications, whereas Art Copywriters craft compelling advertising messages to promote visual projects. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the creative industry.

What are entry level art editorial jobs?

Entry level art editorial jobs typically involve assisting with selecting, editing, and organizing visual content for publications, websites, or advertising. These roles often require basic knowledge of graphic design tools, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under supervision. Common positions include assistant editors, production assistants, or junior art editors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an art editor?

To thrive as an Art Editor, you need a strong background in visual arts, design principles, and editorial standards, often supported by a degree in art, design, or journalism. Familiarity with design software like Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, creative vision, and attention to detail set outstanding Art Editors apart. These skills ensure the creation and curation of compelling visual content that aligns with publication goals and engages audiences effectively.

How does an art editorial professional typically collaborate with writers, artists, and other departments during the publication process?

Art Editorial professionals work closely with writers, artists, and multiple departments such as design, production, and marketing to ensure visual and written content align seamlessly. They coordinate with artists to commission and review artwork, provide feedback, and ensure all visuals meet publication standards. Regular meetings and clear communication are key to resolving creative differences and maintaining project timelines. This collaborative environment helps produce cohesive and visually engaging publications that reflect the publication's vision and standards.

What is art editorial?

Art editorial refers to the process of curating, reviewing, and developing written and visual content for art publications such as magazines, journals, exhibition catalogs, and online platforms. Art editorial professionals work closely with artists, writers, photographers, and designers to ensure the accuracy, clarity, and artistic relevance of the published material. Their responsibilities often include selecting artwork, commissioning articles or essays, editing submissions, and shaping the overall vision of a publication to engage and inform its audience.

What does an art editorial do?

An art editorial involves selecting, analyzing, and providing commentary on artworks, artists, or art trends for publications or media outlets. Professionals in this role often research art topics, write articles, and collaborate with editors and artists to produce engaging content about the art world.
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Infographic showing various Art Editorial job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,553 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Art Director

Crain

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description

The Art Director strengthens the Crain Design Hub's ability to deliver high-impact editorial storytelling across digital, print, social, and multimedia platforms. As the Design Hub continues to expand its cross-platform storytelling capabilities, this role provides creative capacity to support editorial initiatives while maintaining exceptional visual standards across Crain brands.

Working in a centralized, fast-paced newsroom environment, this role is responsible for creating compelling visual storytelling experiences that align with each brand's identity while elevating journalism through thoughtful, audience-centered design. Working closely with reporters, editors, designers, and cross-functional partners, the Art Director helps transform complex stories into engaging visual experiences that inform, connect with readers, and strengthen audience engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Design compelling visual storytelling experiences across print, digital, and multimedia platforms from concept through publication.
  • Partner with editors throughout story development to identify visual storytelling opportunities that strengthen stories and improve the reader experience.
  • Translate complex journalism into engaging, audience-centered visual storytelling that improves understanding, engagement, and overall reader experience.
  • Communicate creative concepts and design recommendations to editors, stakeholders, and project partners.
  • Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners to develop cohesive storytelling experiences.
  • Support cross-platform storytelling initiatives, including digital-first presentations, alternative story formats, social storytelling, and multimedia experiences.
  • Serve as part of the Design Hub's daily visual storytelling workflow by creating timely digital art, graphics, and visual assets while balancing editorial publications and across multiple brands.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • Provide creative feedback, design support, and project reviews to team members as needed.
  • Assist with copy fitting, headline writing, proofreading, and design production tasks as part of the print publishing process.
  • Stay current on emerging storytelling formats, audience engagement strategies, accessibility best practices, and AI-assisted creative workflows that enhance efficiency while preserving editorial quality.
  • Build familiarity with the audiences, products, editorial priorities, and storytelling approaches across Crain brands.
  • Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset while helping evolve visual storytelling across a changing media landscape.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in visual journalism, graphic design, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in editorial design, visual journalism, or graphic design, preferably within a news, publishing, or media organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex stories into compelling visual storytelling across digital and print platforms.
  • Strong editorial judgment and understanding of news values.
  • Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets.
  • Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, accessibility, and audience-centered design principles.
  • Experience working within digital publishing workflows and content management systems such as Arc XP, WordPress, or Drupal.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Understanding of SEO fundamentals, digital publishing best practices, and accessibility considerations.
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Experience communicating creative concepts and collaborating with editors and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to embrace evolving storytelling formats and new technologies.
  • Basic copy editing skills and strong attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience designing for print and digital publishing environments.
  • Experience creating alternative story formats, digital storytelling experiences, or audience-focused visual journalism.
  • Experience collaborating across editorial or other cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows that enhance design efficiency and storytelling.
  • Experience providing creative guidance within a collaborative team environment.
  • Basic understanding of video storytelling or interactive design principles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $90,000.

The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

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Founded in 1989,Plastics Newsis a media brand serving primarily the North American market. ThePlastics Newsbrand includes the industry's only weekly print publication, multiple news websites, a dozen e-newsletters, industry award programs and a half dozen live events, including thePlastics NewsExecutive Forum. From a news perspective,Plastics Newscovers the business of the global plastics industry. It focuses on commercial, financial, legislative and market-related developments worldwide that affect North American plastic product manufacturers and their suppliers and customers. The publication's mission is to report completely, promptly, fairly and accurately, and to provide plastics industry officials with the market information and competitive intelligence they need to do their jobs more effectively.

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About Crain Communications:

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.

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Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote. Employee work location is subject to change.

  • An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
  • A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
  • A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
  • Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.

Many positions will also include work done in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.

Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change.

Physical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. For most positions, it is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create/maintain documents within filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are light work-exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Some positions will have additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and/or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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