Macmillan Publishers is hiring: Associate Director, Art in New York

Content Summary: Associate Director, Art at New York, for Macmillan Publishers

Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is seeking a proficient Associate Art Director to join our Picture Book team. The ideal candidate will conceive and art direct creative book designs for children, with a strong sense of commercial design, branding, and typography. They should possess knowledge of the children's book marketplace and have a keen eye for new ideas and trends.

What you'll do:

• Manage, mentor, and art direct designers and freelancers.
• Manage relationships with illustrators and agents for own projects and those of direct reports.
• Conceive and execute visually appealing book covers and interior layouts for a variety of formats.
• Articulate concepts with polished, convincing sketch comps.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently for yourself and your direct reports, ensuring adherence to deadlines and the maintenance of design excellence.
• Collaborate closely with editors, artists, and authors to conceptualize and develop high-quality books.
• Work with Editorial and Production teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct thorough research and recommend talented illustrators for various projects.
• Adopt a hands-on approach throughout the bookmaking process, from initial conceptualization to implementing revisions and corrections, and finally preparing files for print production, ensuring full compliance with all technical specifications.
• Support the Senior Art Director in optimizing departmental processes and defining industry-leading best practices.

What you'll bring:

• Exceptional portfolio displaying strong typographic skills. The work you present should demonstrate creative talent and a powerful sense of communication.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Google Suite, and Mac Platform.
• Experience in print production processes.
• Expertise in color theory and design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of and an interest in the book publishing industry.
• An ability to collaborate and compromise with colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player who is motivated to learn from colleagues.
• A passion for storytelling through art and design.

Ideal Experience/Education:

• 5+ years of experience in bookmaking, ideally in children’s publishing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in graphic design or another related field, or equivalent work experience.

This role will have an annual salary of $85,000-$95,000.

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