MPA Media is the leading integrated publishing company in alternative health and wellness. Through our broad range of media platforms we provide total market coverage to alternative health care providers, suppliers and consumers with our portfolio of brands. We extend the power of our print brands with online magazine companion sites, e-newsletters and integrated marketing services as well as research and market intelligence offerings. We are a growing, profitable publishing company in a growing market segment. Our current growth, market share gains and future business development strategies have created a need to expand our art department structure to include this newly created position. The opportunities are numerous for the right candidate.

Job Functions: Actively direct creative process of all projects within the art department, from concept to completion. Oversee the technical and artistic creation of MPA Media’s publications, websites and miscellaneous artwork; including advertising and editorial layout; producing work of high quality and meeting established standards.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, 5+ years experience at a B2B or consumer publications; including web and interactive media. Must possess the skills to produce multiple high-quality newsprint and glossy publications by creatively utilizing resources on tight deadlines, energetic, strong creative ability, advanced typographical and composition skills, expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time.

Solid experience creating Web graphics, animations, user interfaces, icons, style sheets, color schemes, templates and layouts for use in online advertising and web site projects, ensuring site-wide color and typeface standards and consistency. A proactive team player with excellent communication skills; mentor with solid management experience to lead a creative team.