Editorial Creative Director

Who you are

• 8+ years proven experience in creative direction for high-volume print and digital media
• Expert proficiency in design platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, Ceros, and Webflow
• A strong portfolio showing your range across print and digital and extensive background in photo shoot production, logistics, and art direction
• Experience managing photo and design budgets and external vendors
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Video, Product, and Audience Development teams

What the job involves

• The Editorial Creative Director will lead the visual identity and creative strategy for Outside Magazine and digital editorial platforms
• This role is responsible for overseeing design, photography, and illustration to ensure a cohesive and market-leading brand presence across all channels
• Within 1 month, you will:
• Onboard with the Editorial, Video, and Audience Development teams to understand current workflows
• Review existing brand assets, including magazine archives, web superfeatures, and newsletter designs
• Establish working relationships with production partners to ensure smooth operations and deadline compliance
• Assume ownership of the photo and design budget management processes as well as freelancer and photographer relationships, as needed
• Within 3 months, you will:
• Direct and ideate the visual approach for cover shoots and in-book features for the 2027 magazine cycle
• Spearhead visual design for web superfeatures using platforms like Ceros and Webflow
• Collaborate with Audience Development to create newsletter templates and social media assets for brand cohesion
• Lead the creation of branding badges for annual tentpoles like Travel Awards and Gear of the Year
• Within 6 months, you will:
• Launch a centralized photo hub/system for cross-brand sourcing from professional photographers
• Partner with the product team on comprehensive site design across the Outside Inc. network
• Integrate video assets into the standard editorial visual system
• Successfully design and launch a new line of Outside brand merchandise

Benefits

• Equity: we believe that all employees are owners and that we all contribute to the success of the company
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, and more!
• Flexible time away: we believe in both the importance of working hard AND taking time to refresh and rejuvenate
• Learning & development: we put employees first and provide resources for personal and professional advancement
• Fringe benefits: cell phone reimbursement, fitness and ClassPass access, commuter program, etc