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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 ... Manage an active network of external creative agencies, freelance designers, retouchers, and ...

Scholastic

Designer

New York, NY

THE OPPORTUNITY Our design team is currently seeking a creative and ambitious Designer to join the ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Scholastic Corporation

Designer

New York, NY · On-site

THE OPPORTUNITY Our design team is currently seeking a creative and ambitious Designer to join the ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$116K - $140K/yr

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

New York, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results ...

Billy Reid, Inc

Men's Fit Model

Florence, AL · On-site

Everyone Matters THE OPPORTUNITY Our Technical Design team in Florence, AL is seeking a freelance ... National and regional magazines annually rank Florence on best of lists for small towns and ...

Lovevery

Manager, Creative Operations

Boise, ID · On-site +1

TIME Magazine named The Play Kits subscription offering as one of the Best Inventions of 2018 along ... Help flag and secure incremental support when needed, managing discussions with freelancers on ...

Billy Reid

Men's Fit Model

Florence, AL · On-site

Everyone Matters THE OPPORTUNITY Our Technical Design team in Florence, AL is seeking a freelance ... National and regional magazines annually rank Florence on best of lists for small towns and ...

Billy Reid

Men's Fit Model

Florence, AL · On-site

Everyone Matters THE OPPORTUNITY Our Technical Design team in Florence, AL is seeking a freelance ... National and regional magazines annually rank Florence on best of lists for small towns and ...

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How much do freelance magazine design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance magazine design in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in Freelance Magazine Design, you need a strong understanding of graphic design principles, proficiency in layout composition, and experience with publishing workflows, often backed by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is essential, and knowledge of print production or digital publication platforms is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to interpret client briefs will help you build strong client relationships and deliver projects on schedule. These skills enable freelancers to create visually engaging, brand-aligned magazine layouts that meet clients' needs and stand out in a competitive marketplace.

What does a typical project workflow look like for a Freelance Magazine Designer?

As a Freelance Magazine Designer, you’ll usually start by meeting with clients or editorial teams to understand the vision, target audience, and branding requirements for each issue or project. You’ll develop initial design concepts, create layout prototypes, and incorporate feedback through multiple rounds of revisions. Most projects involve close collaboration with writers, photographers, and editors to ensure content and visuals are seamlessly integrated. Managing multiple deadlines, adapting designs for both print and digital formats, and clear client communication are all part of a typical work routine. This dynamic workflow allows you to showcase creativity while keeping projects on track and aligned with the publication’s goals.

What is a Freelance Magazine Design job?

A Freelance Magazine Design job involves creating the layout, typography, and visual elements of a magazine on a project-by-project basis. Designers work independently or with publishing teams to ensure the magazine is visually appealing and easy to read. Responsibilities often include selecting fonts, arranging images, and maintaining brand consistency. Freelancers may work with print and digital formats, collaborating with editors, writers, and advertisers. This role requires strong graphic design skills, proficiency in software like Adobe InDesign, and an understanding of publication aesthetics.

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Creative and Brand Manager (Carey Business School Marketing & Communications)

Creative and Brand Manager (Carey Business School Marketing & Communications)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

223rd of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School is seeking an experienced creative professional for the role of Creative and Brand Manager. This position is responsible for brand management, art, and creative production oversight to support an array of branded materials, including magazines, websites, and other visual assets. The position is part of a broader creative design team and provides guidance and resources for other offices, departments, and programs across a school/division. The position liaises with counterparts across the Johns Hopkins community.
This role will be responsible for oversight of the use of University-wide brand guidelines, art, and graphic design work for Carey Business School to support an array of branded materials, including magazines, websites, and other visual assets. Directly reporting to the Manager will be a small team of experienced Graphic Designers (full-time and casual). The successful candidate will have a strong graphic design background and a portfolio of their work available for review.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Branding
  • Oversee enforcement and adoption of University-wide brand guidelines that encompass logo architecture, typography, color, licensing and use-of-name.
  • Work in collaboration with University Communications brand team and Johns Hopkins Brand Ambassadors to uphold and influence evolution of University-wide guidelines.
  • Lead the development and evolution of the school's visual identity guidelines based on university standards to strengthen brand and support a balance of consistency and flexibility.
  • Create, evolve, and help foster adoption of self-serve brand toolkits and templates.
  • Provide guidance and consultation on logo use, fonts and other brand elements for the broader design team.
  • Work closely with branding leads across Johns Hopkins to understand their guidelines, direction, and resources and translate for respective needs.
  • Work collaboratively to advise and consult on art, photography, and branding needs including budgets and vendors.
  • Advise on branding needs and questions.
  • Consult on and oversee major original visual assets.

Art Direction
  • Art direct and/or consult on all materials needing custom illustrations, print and digital, creating iterations for different channels and platforms.
  • Ensure illustrations reflect a commitment to Hopkins values.
  • Identify, contract, and oversee freelance illustrators as needed and manage associated budgets.
  • Provide design feedback and advice to other graphic designers on the design team; advise on brand consistency, concept, execution, and production.
  • Create production schedules for print and related projects.
  • Manage all aspects of print projects from inception to completion.
  • Develop and manage budgets and expenses, including establishing rate structures.

Creative Production Oversight
  • Direct art and design elements of various mediums, to include graphic design, photography, digital art, animation, or video.
  • Serve in a lead design role on cross-functional teams to ensure that print and digital design work is of highest quality, consistent, and supports the goals of the project, as needed.
  • Create a wide range of visual materials, e.g. logos, signage, annual reports, ads, publications, branded collateral, social media graphics, event promotions, image creation, and motion graphics, as needed.
  • May direct photo shoots and illustration assignments.
  • Work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and following schedules.
  • May supervise, coach and develop a small team of creative staff to include full-time, casual or contract staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This role will also
  • Serve in a lead design role on cross-functional teams to ensure that print and digital design work is of highest quality, consistent, and supports the goals of the project, as needed.
  • Create a wide range of visual materials, e.g. logos, signage, annual reports, ads, publications, branded collateral, social media graphics, event promotions, image creation, and motion graphics, as needed.
  • Direct photo shoots and illustration assignments.
  • Work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and following schedules.
  • Supervise, coach and develop a small team of creative staff to include a full time graphic designer and several casual or contract staff.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Four years of related experience and a portfolio.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Communications, marketing and branding experience.
  • Experience in design for academic or scientific institutions.
  • Advanced understanding and use of Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
  • Proficiency in project management software, specifically Smartsheet.
  • Experience with Marq.
  • Portfolio of graphic design available for review.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications
  • Expert knowledge of methods, procedures, techniques and media available for visual branding, art, and photography.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Art Direction - Advanced
  • Branding - Intermediate
  • Concept Art - Advanced
  • Creative Tool Proficiency - Intermediate
  • Editing - Intermediate
  • Graphic Design: Advanced
  • Needs Assessment - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Art Director
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Creative and Brand Manager (Carey Business School Marketing & Communications)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually ($80,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend and evening work in order to meet deadlines
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/JH at Harbor East
Department name: Marketing & Communications
Personnel area: Carey Business School

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