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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 :
Ideal Experience / Education :
This role will have an annual salary of $85,000-$95,000.
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Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
