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About the role
- Senior Designer creating high-quality children's book designs for Bloomsbury USA. Leading design projects across various children's publishing segments in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and format cover, jacket, and interior files, spanning picture book, middle grade, and YA titles on the Children’s list
- Act as lead designer, managing all phases of design and production for a list of approximately 20-25 titles per year across age categories, with administrative and design support from the Design Assistant
- Conduct photo/art/illustrator research
- Hire and direct freelance artists and designers. Manage associated feedback, schedules, budgets, and supporting paperwork
- Prepare live picture book artwork for scanning overseas with repro house.
- Ensure artwork provided from freelance artists complies with industry standards for press-ready files
- Color-correct picture book artwork against proofs received from repro house
- Collaborate closely with editors to develop cover concepts for novel covers
- Co-art direct picture book and illustrated novel artists alongside Associate Art Director and Editorial
- Actively participate in team meetings, production meetings, and cover meetings
- Help to support, train, and mentor junior design staff
- Stay current and aware of visual trends in children’s publishing
- Keep files clearly organized and manage scheduling of own projects
- Update entries in Bloomsbury tracking and archiving systems promptly and consistently
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines
- Work with Associate Art Director on other art department needs
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of design experience in children’s publishing or related industry
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in children’s book design (covers and interiors)
- Advanced Proficiency in Macintosh operating systems and Adobe software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro)
- Strong typographic skills and a strong eye for color and composition. Ability to pick up stylistic cues from market
- Deep knowledge of print and production processes for both mono and color projects. Strong enthusiasm for color print work especially.
- Flexibility to adapt design approaches swiftly in response to feedback. Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial awareness.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time well.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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