**Company Description**
The Australian Financial Review is the nation's premier business and politics publication, renowned for its incisive, independent and agenda-setting journalism. The Financial Review believes an innovative and entrepreneurial business community is critical to Australia's future prosperity in an increasingly connected world. Our focus is Australia but our mindset is global; we are as committed to covering the corporate and political stories that will shape the new economy as we are to reporting on the establishment. We believe that it is important for our newsroom to celebrate success and scrutinise misconduct. Financial Review readers want to make up their own minds which means our editorial mission is to be impartial, informative and accountable. The Financial Review is home to Australia's top journalists, all of whom work tirelessly to produce trusted, timely and engaging content with a focus on digital audiences and contemporary forms of storytelling.
The Australian Financial Review is looking for a creative, innovative and well-organised Art Director to work across lifestyle and magazines. The role is primarily responsible for the art direction of the AFR's weekly lifestyle liftout, Life & Leisure, taking ownership of visual concepts which work in print and online. Additional responsibilities include art direction for the AFR's quarterly gloss Fin magazine.
**In this role you will**:
- Work closely with the Life & Leisure and Fin Magazine editors and the editorial team to produce a quality liftout and magazine.
- Meet demanding weekly deadlines.
- Organise and direct cover shoots.
- Conduct extensive photo research to ensure all images are in keeping with the magazine's aesthetic.
**Qualifications** What we would like to see**:
- Strong print production skills, ideally with experience in magazines or lifestyle.
- A sophisticated eye for design and the ability to redesign pages when required.
- Ability to work autonomously and to deadline, within a team environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and adaptability.
- Advanced working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
**Additional Information**
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.