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HIRING: ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR (CONTRACT 1 YEAR) SHARP Magazine & SHARPMagazine.com Location:Toronto (Hybrid) Compensation: Department:Creative Reports To:Editorial and Creative Director JOB DESCRIPTION Contempo 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 APPLY Interested candidates should forward theirresume and portfoliofor consideration to: Subject line:Associate Art Director | Contempo Media Only candidates who include a portfolio will be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the creation of sales and marketing decks , including designing mockups and creative concepts for both print and digital platforms. Support the design and production of pages across SHARP Magazine, S Magazine, and The Book for Men . Prepare files and assist throughout all stages of the production process. Assist in the planning and production of editorial and custom content photoshoots . Proof digital images and ensure all layouts are clean, accurate, and pre-flighted for pre-press . Collaborate with editorial, sales, and creative teams to maintain visual consistency across all brand platforms. Contribute to the creation of digital and social media content that aligns with each publications visual identity. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 3 years of experience at a design studio, publication, or similar creative environment. Strong interest in fashion, magazines, and editorial design . Excellent communication and collaboration skills . A self-starter who can identify opportunities, solve creative problems, and work with minimal direction. Proven project 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. A portfolio demonstrating strong page design, typography, editorial packaging, and production skills , with exceptional attention to detail. Bonus Skills: Illustration Video editing Motion graphics Photo retouching