Art Director

Art Director - Hello! Thailand Position Summary: The Art Director is responsible for managing the end-to-end production workflow of HELLO! Thailand and its annual special editions. This role ensures seamless coordination between the Editorial, Creative, Advertising, India Production Team, and Printing House to deliver high-quality publications on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in print production, publication workflows, color management, and stakeholder coordination. Key Responsibilities: Publication Management Coordinate the monthly production of HELLO! Thailand Manage the production schedule for annual special editions, including: HELLO! Education H-LISH Taste Guide Ensure all production milestones are achieved within established deadlines. Editorial Production Prepare and finalize layouts for all editorial sections. Coordinate with editors, writers, and designers during the editorial review process. Submit editorial layouts to the Editor in Spain for final editorial approval. Incorporate editorial feedback and ensure all revisions are completed accurately. Advertising Production Review and verify all advertising materials before submission to the India Production Team. Ensure advertisements meet technical specifications and publication requirements. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve artwork issues when required. Proofreading & Pre-Production Consolidate proofreading corrections and updated editorial files. Submit approved files to the India Production Team for color separation. Prepare and communicate detailed image retouching instructions where necessary. Monitor production quality throughout the prepress process. Production & Print Coordination Coordinate with the India Production Team throughout the production cycle. Manage the return of completed production files and arrange digital proof generation. Liaise with external printing vendors and internal stakeholders to maintain production timelines. Digital Proof Review Review digital proofs for editorial pages, advertisements, typography, image quality, and color accuracy. Coordinate corrections where required. Provide final proof approval before proceeding to print production. Final Artwork & Print Preparation Prepare and distribute the final dummy to the India Production Team. Coordinate preparation of final print-ready files for printer imposition. Review imposed files prior to final production approval. Prepress & Printing Coordinate with printers during the imposition and prepress stages. Support the final verification process before printing commences. Track printing schedules and ensure timely completion of production. Press Check Attend press checks at the printing facility. Inspect magazine covers, advertisements, color accuracy, image quality, and print consistency. Resolve production issues in collaboration with printers and the production team. Post-Production Receive final publication PDFs from the India Production Team. Archive production files and maintain organized documentation. Prepare cover files for digital publishing and coordinate delivery to the online publishing team. Key Stakeholders Editorial Team Writers Editor (Spain) India Production Team Art Department Advertising Team Printing House Online Publishing Team Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Publishing, Printing Technology, Visual Communication, or a related discipline. 3–5 years of experience in magazine, newspaper, publishing, or print production. Experience managing end-to-end publication production workflows. Knowledge of prepress, color separation, digital proofing, and print production processes. Experience coordinating with printers and external production vendors. Skills & Competencies Strong project and production management skills. Excellent attention to detail and quality control. Knowledge of print production, color management, and publishing standards. Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under tight publishing schedules. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office. Success Measures On-time publication of all magazine issues and special editions. High production quality with minimal print errors. Efficient coordination across editorial, production, advertising, and printing teams. Timely approval and delivery of print-ready files. Consistent adherence to publication schedules and quality standards.