Open position at B.A.S.S.: Designer, Publications

Title: Designer, Publications

Location: Birmingham, AL

Overview:
B.A.S.S. LLC is looking for a talented designer with a minimum of three years experience in publication layout and pre-production work. The perfect candidate will be proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom) as well as Google Apps (Google Docs and Google Sheets). A solid background in the coordination of magazine production (pre-press optimization) a plus. Duties will include feature and department design, in-house photography, photography keywording, layout corrections, illustration assignment and production schedule development.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Design/Art
    • Layout features and departments
    • Corrections
    • Keyword event photography
    • Studio photography for magazines
    • Annual projects
        • Production
          • Prepare and send files to printer
          • Create production calendars
        • Programs and Skills
          • Mac OS
          • Adobe Creative Cloud
          • Google Apps
          • Studio photography
          • Strong technical knowledge
          • Knowledge of fishing and the outdoors a plus
        • Education and Experience
          • Four-year degree, emphasis graphic design
          • Three years’ experience in magazine layout/publishing

        B.A.S.S., LLC produces both Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times Magazine, as well as a handful of special print products each year. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and samples of work to James Hall (Jhall@bassmaster.com).