 In 1968, Harold Hayes, editor of "Esquire" magazine, asked Goude to art direct a special edition of the magazine to celebrate its 75th issue.Several months later, Goude was asked to become the magazine's full-time art editor, despite having limited experience working with layouts.Goude told WWD, "Harold Hayes...called and asked if I knew anyone that would be good for the job of art director; I proposed myself.