Patta Magazine — Freelance Junior Art Director

Location: Amsterdam
Start date: December 1, 2026

Patta Magazine gives Team Patta the space to tell stories with more depth, nuance and intention. Long-form writing, extended photo essays and in-depth features allow us to spend real time with a subject. It gives us the freedom to look beyond our day-to-day projects and explore the people, subjects and references that shape our world. The magazine has published exclusive interviews with Steve McQueen, Sade, and Kara Walker, and been described as one of the “freshest, most creative indie print magazines” by The New York Times. 

We’re looking for a freelance Junior Art Director to support the magazine’s visual development, from picture research and image archiving to print layouts and social assets.

You will act as a bridge between the brand office in Amsterdam, and the magazine team based remotely (primarily the Art Director and Editor-in-Chief). You’ll help turn editorial ideas into finished pages and keep imagery and design materials organised throughout production.

What you’ll do

• Support the AD with editorial layouts, typography, image selection, and design development.

• Create social assets that carry the magazine’s visual identity beyond print.

• Research and source photography and archival imagery, looking beyond the obvious references.

• Catalogue imagery in a clear, searchable archive, recording credits, sources, usage permissions, and file information.

• Coordinate with the editorial and brand teams to gather images, track missing assets, and keep materials ready for layout.

• Support design revisions, artwork preparation, and final checks ahead of publication.

What you’ll bring

• A strong eye for photography, typography, and editorial design, with a portfolio that shows your judgment.

• An understanding of brand editorial and how design can serve both a story and the identity of its publisher.

• Confidence using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; familiarity with Illustrator.

• Resourcefulness in finding archival imagery and identifying photographers, collections, and image sources.

• Careful organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage files, feedback, and deadlines.

• Curiosity about the cultures and communities connected to Patta, and a willingness to contribute ideas and take direction.

You should be based in Amsterdam or within easy commuting distance. Time working from the Patta office is expected, alongside independent working.

How to apply

Share a short introduction to magazine@patta.nl with Freelance Junior Art Director in the subject. Include your availability and a portfolio featuring relevant editorial design, photography research, or archive projects. Please make your contribution to each project clear.