Description: The Layout Editor is in charge of Cipher’s artistic and aesthetic vision. In the two weeks following each “publication weekend” (usually the second or third weekend of every other block) you will create the layout for the magazine, arranging all articles in proper format with their accompanying art. Your goal is to make the magazine look professional, unique, and compelling, and to ensure that we have a continued presence in CC’s art community.
Time Commitment: The bulk of the layout work takes place after publication weekend, which is every other block. After the editorial work is completed you will spend a non-negligible amount of time putting together the magazine over the following two weeks. This work (although supported by the editorial team) is largely independent. You will sit down with our current layout editor after you are hired this year for training and you will officially begin your position first semester of the next academic school year.
Why Apply: You think Cipher is cool (or you want to make it cool), you like the idea of building a community of writers and artists, and you are excited about maintaining and improving Cipher’s professional aesthetic style. You are interested in graphic design and building a professional portfolio, and want to be paid for your work!
Compensation: You will receive a stipend of $300 per issue (every other block). There are some additional perks such as free food/drinks at events hosted by Cipher!
Basic Qualifications to Apply:
Knowledge of inDesign and PhotoShop (if you do not know inDesign and PhotoShop, but you think you still may have the qualifications to apply, i.e. learn inDesign and PhotoShop quickly and efficiently, please let us know in your application how you plan to learn these programs before next school year).
Good eye for design, including an eye for detail to catch errors or inconsistencies.
Communicate with the editorial staff on layout status and meet deadlines to complete the layout on time before sending it to publish.
Be down to attend some legendary classy and not-so-classy release parties.
