Art Director

Russell Tobin and Associates is seeking an Art Director for one of our top tech clients!

Location: New York, NY

Pay: $50-54/hr DOE

Contract: 6 months

Responsibilities:

• Create and evolve imprint-level design strategies with strong commercial focus. Develop and strengthen imprint branding, including style and usage guides.
• Introduce creative process or procedures to simplify creative workflows where possible.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as the design, editorial, production and marketing teams.
• Present cover designs and creative to partner teams for stakeholder sign-off.
• Research and remain aware of trends in book design in the commercial space – boost team and stakeholder knowledge of current visual trends and drive towards innovative and forward-thinking inclusive design.
• Understand and respond to marketing and merchandising performance data.
• Work in deadline driven environment with production to adhere to cover and interior design schedule.
• Commission and manage the creation and delivery of cover and interior artwork.

Qualifications:

• Experience in book cover design
• Have an available online portfolio
• Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers and content creators
• Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation
• 5 years experience PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE
• BA degree in related field

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.