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HIRING: ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR (CONTRACT 1 YEAR)SHARP Magazine & SHARPMagazine.comLocation:Toronto (Hybrid)Compensation:Department:CreativeReports To:Editorial and Creative DirectorJOB DESCRIPTIONContempo Media, publisher ofSHARP Magazine (SHARPMagazine.com),The Book for Men, andS Magazine (SMagazineOfficial.com), is seeking an experiencedAssociate Art Directorto join our Creative team. This role requires strong design sensibility across print, digital, and social platforms, as well as hands-on production experience to support all three publications.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced editorial environment. They should be comfortable taking initiative, solving creative challenges independently, and collaborating closely with editorial, sales, and production teams.HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should forward theirresume and portfoliofor consideration to:Subject line:Associate Art Director | Contempo MediaOnly candidates who include a portfolio will be considered.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the creation ofsales and marketing decks, including designing mockups and creative concepts for both print and digital platforms.Support the design and production of pages acrossSHARP Magazine, S Magazine, and The Book for Men.Prepare files and assist throughout all stages of the production process.Assist in theplanning and production of editorial and custom content photoshoots.Proof digital images and ensure all layouts are clean, accurate, andpre-flighted for pre-press.Collaborate with editorial, sales, and creative teams to maintain visual consistency across all brand platforms.Contribute to the creation ofdigital and social media contentthat aligns with each publications visualidentity.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum3 years of experienceat a design studio, publication, or similar creative environment.Strong interest infashion, magazines, and editorial design.Excellentcommunication and collaboration skills.Aself-starterwho can identify opportunities, solve creative problems, and work with minimal direction.Provenproject management skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and meet internal and external deadlines.Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and PowerPoint.Aportfolio demonstrating strong page design, typography, editorial packaging, and production skills, with exceptional attention to detail.Bonus Skills:IllustrationVideo editingMotion graphicsPhoto retouching