Senior Editorial Designer

Engine Vision Media Senior Editorial Designer We are seeking a highly skilled and dependable designer to join our creative team as a Senior Editorial Designer. The ideal candidate brings expert-level InDesign skills, strong command of typography and editorial page layout, and a sharp eye for photography.

This role requires both creativity and diligence, with the ability to stay on top of multiple moving parts, carefully manage details, and meet incremental deadlines that keep projects flowing smoothly. You’ll work collaboratively to deliver compelling design solutions while helping maintain a cohesive visual tone.

The position supports both our Los Angeles and Pasadena magazines, as well as aiding on custom publishing projects, with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities include

Execute editorial layout and design (InDesign with style sheets) Conduct resourceful image research, editing, and selection Perform light photo retouching and image enhancement (Photoshop) Organize and manage visual assets and file systems, including coordinating with external contributors Create and adapt assets for digital use on lamag.com Create vector graphics (Illustrator) Coordinate with the art director to set interim milestones Collaborate across teams to deliver cohesive, compelling visual solutions Creating carousels for print stories that go on social media Qualifications: Expert InDesign; strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills Strong sense of page composition, typography, and photography Magazine or editorial design experience preferred Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful A self-starter with a strong work ethic and dedication to seeing projects through Excellent communicator and proactive problem-solver Passionate about iterative design and visual storytelling Dependable in meeting incremental deadlines that requires occasional work on weekends.

This is an opportunity to join a creative team that values collaboration, thoughtful design, and a passion for the city’s culture, contributing to multiple publications and custom projects. Los Angeles magazine is a division of Engine Vision Media. Los Angeles magazine defines L.A. through thought-provoking lifestyle and investigative journalism.

With our authoritative voice, we deliver award-winning content and events that encourage Angelenos to discover and engage in our city in ways that are most meaningful to them. We cover the people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news that defines Southern California with a signature mix of feature-length writing, service journalism, investigative reporting, and design.

Led by Editor, Jasmin Rosemberg, and Art Director Lisa Lewis, the magazine has been the recipient of four National Magazine Awards in addition to numerous other industry honors. Sister publications include Orange Coast magazine and Pasadena magazine. Send cover letter, resume and portfolio link or work samples to [email protected].