Deputy Design Director

The Boulder Design Hub is looking for a Deputy Design Director to join the leadership team. This is a great opportunity to join our team in Colorado and help direct the visual voice of our publications. As the Deputy Design Director, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of our design hub. You will work closely with the Design Hub Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team of designers. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the smooth workflow, fostering a creative and collaborative environment, and maintaining high standards of design quality.

The Boulder Design Hub produces 5 daily publications (The Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Boulder Daily Camera, Longmont Times Call and Loveland Herald), special sections and consults with publications produced outside of the Hub. The team consists of 3 managers and 17 designers.

What you will do:

Support Design Director and Deputy Design Director in the management of the hub

Help interview potential hires

Help train employees

Coverage of sick and late calls when scheduled as night deputy

Help develop and enforce design concepts

InDesign rotation and building pages in addition to other duties

Help foster a team-centered environment and ensure that corporate workplace policies are followed

Enforce deadlines and workflow of pages to the press

Demonstrate proofing techniques and help designers follow the proofing checklist

Help designers and editors rewrite headlines so they are accurate and fairly represented

Troubleshooting production issues

Communicate issues regarding systems, training, editors, publications, designers, etc. and recurring errors that will need to be addressed

Additional responsibilities as needed

What you will bring:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, graphic design, visual communication, or a related field

Proven experience in design project management and team leadership

Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Strong understanding of design principles, copy editing, and visual communication

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative work environment

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality design work

Creative problem-solving abilities and the drive to continuously improve processes

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment