THIS POSITION IS FOR Bourbon+ Magazine ONLY, a Savage Ventures owned property.
Bourbon+ Magazine is seeking a freelance Graphic Designer who can execute quickly to join an already established team.
We produce a quality 80- page quarterly print magazine dedicated to the craft and community of bourbon and whiskey. Our goal is to simply deliver a publication that blends compelling writing with visual storytelling: every single issue.
If you thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment, understand the process of print production, and care as much about well-designed pages as you do about deadlines, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Develop cohesive, elevated designs across an 80-page print magazine (4 issues per year)
- Place and properly format ads within the magazine layout
- Convert print files for digital media usage
- Update and maintain templated graphics— while also improving them
- Collaborate closely with the Editor
- Execute additional design-related tasks as assigned
Requirements:
- 2–3+ years of professional graphic design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating editorial and print design excellence
- Proficiency on Mac OSX
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Openness to feedback and collaborative creative process
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail (this is non-negotiable)
- Knowledge of Dropbox and Insite
- Clear, professional communication skills
- Familiarity with pre-press, digital optimization, and asset management best practices
- Interest in bourbon/whiskey culture is a strong plus
