Magazine Layout Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Visual / Print Designer

M&S (which stands for Management and Solutions) was conceived in 2002 with the vision of creating highly effective teams of elite consultants to deliver strategic process and technology solutions to enterprise organizations across the US. Our commitment to delivery in complex environments and long-term customer success has merged process and technology into innovative solutions, established deep pockets of expertise, and enabled innovative transformation for evolving businesses.

We have intentionally cultivated steady growth focused on being approachable and helpful to our dearly valued clients and closely cared-for employees. M&S people simply "care hard", and this reflects in our work products, our interactions, and our culture.

Job Responsibilities

Designs art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media such as books, magazines, newspapers, Internet websites, television, and packaging. Typical Functions Develops materials manually or utilizes graphic software to design and produce finished artwork or product. Plans content, graphic aspects, and presentation of material, product, or service.

Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and esthetic design concepts. Draws sample of finished layout. Ensures consistency of design. Prepares notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. Reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed. May key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

May prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material according to instructions of client or supervisor. May prepare series of drawings to illustrate sequence and timing of story development for television production. May mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. May specialize in particular field, medium, or type of layout. May produce still and animated graphic formats for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

May photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisor or client. May develop negatives and prints, using negative and print developing equipment, tools, and work aids to produce layout photographs for client or supervisor.

Required Skills

The Visual / Print Designer will focus on high-quality visual execution across print and static formats, with opportunities to contribute illustration and conceptual thinking. This role is ideal for a designer who values craft, clarity, and strong visual systems—particularly when working with dense or technical information.

• Design print materials including posters, publications, reports, and signage
• Create layouts that balance technical accuracy with visual clarity
• Develop illustrations and visual assets to explain complex ideas
• Apply strong typographic systems to support readability and hierarchy
• Collaborate with writers and technical partners to refine content presentation
• Prepare files for production with attention to detail and efficiency

Desired Skills

• Strong portfolio demonstrating print design, typography, and layout
• Illustration skills (conceptual, technical, or explanatory)
• Deep understanding of visual hierarchy and communication
• Experience working within brand or design systems
• Production-ready mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly skilled at using Adobe design software (InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop)

*Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

*This is an on-site position

M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.