APL Media
Art Editor (maternity cover)
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Art Editor (Maternity Cover)
APL Media is looking for two talented and creative art editors to join the design team on fixed-term maternity cover contracts. These hands-on roles are responsible for producing exceptional design across our award-winning portfolio of consumer and trade publications, branded content, and digital channels.
Working across print and digital, you’ll take projects from concept through to publication, creating compelling editorial layouts, commercial content, and social assets while maintaining the high design standards our brands are known for.
You’ll work closely with editors, writers, photographers, illustrators, commercial teams, and production, managing multiple projects simultaneously while contributing creative ideas across the business.
Editorial Design
- Design editorial features, cover stories, supplements, collections, and commercial content across the APL Media portfolio.
- Produce engaging layouts from concept through to final artwork.
- Maintain and evolve the visual identity of APL Media’s brands, ensuring consistency across print and digital.
- Manage all aspects of magazine layout, including working with original copy, InDesign layouts, and e-flatplan management.
- Review and proof artwork before publication to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Work closely with the production team to ensure files are print-ready and meet technical specifications.
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Picture Research & Commissioning
- Source and select photography for publication.
- Commission photographers, illustrators, and freelance creatives where required.
- Conduct picture research and manage picture budgets.
- Liaise with agencies, picture libraries, and external suppliers.
Digital & Social
- Adapt editorial content for digital platforms.
- Design social media assets including Instagram carousels, stories, and other platform-specific graphics.
- Produce basic video and motion graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Express.
- Support the continued development of APL Media’s visual presence across digital channels.
Commercial Projects
- Design editorial and commercial projects across magazines, newspaper supplements, branded content, trade publications, and client campaigns.
- Liaise with editorial, commercial, and client teams throughout projects.
- Manage artwork amends through to final delivery.
Collaboration
- Work closely with editorial, production, and commercial teams to deliver projects on schedule.
- Contribute ideas during planning meetings and creative discussions.
- Support and share knowledge with junior members of the design team.
- Keep up to date with design trends, publishing innovation, and emerging creative tools.
Essential
- Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Express.
- Excellent editorial design and typography skills.
- Strong understanding of colour, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Good knowledge of print production and pre-press.
- Experience working across both print and digital publishing.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience commissioning photographers and illustrators.
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Desirable
- Experience working within travel or lifestyle publishing.
- Experience producing social-first creative content.
- Knowledge of CMS platforms.
- Experience using project management software such as Asana.
The Details
- Position: Art editor (maternity cover)
- Reports to: Art director
- Location: Hybrid (London office/remote)
- Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (13 months)
- Start date: From October 2026
- Hours: Full time, 9am-5.30pm, with hybrid working (three days in the office, two from home once probation is completed)
How to Apply
Please send:
- Your CV
- A short statement explaining why you’re interested in the role and what you would bring to APL Media.
- A link to your portfolio/website, with any specific links that showcase your editorial layouts and digital work
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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