What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Creative Director - Bloom Books position at Sourcebooks?
Are You a Great Romance Book Cover Designer? If your answer is a resounding yes, then welcome to Bloom Books, an imprint of Sourcebooks, a dynamic force in today's publishing industry and the #1 Romance publisher in American today. We're seeking an Associate Creative Director for our Bloom Books Imprint with 8 years' publishing experience in art direction in the romance category.
As a key player in the rapidly evolving romance book market, you'll drive the creative vision for all "happily every afters." The ideal candidate understands and embraces our mission, and has an extraordinary eye for the best book covers.
Associate Creative Director Responsibilities:
- Lead the creative vision, art style, and packaging for Bloom.
- Oversee in-house and freelance design teams.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, driving point-of-sale success.
Minimum Requirements:
- 8 years in art direction or design in the publishing industry.
- Passion for the romance genre with a focus on understanding what resonates with readers.
- Flexible, able to design covers and solve creative challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing and leading a team and providing creative direction.
- Fosters strong and positive relationships with our authors.
Ideal Candidate:
- Creates and iterates without limits.
- Agile, pushing creative boundaries while respecting marketplace realities.
- Thrives in a deadline-driven environment with efficient design processes.
- Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Embodies an entrepreneurial spirit, balancing passion with adaptability.
If this excites you, please share a strong cover letter on why you are interested in Bloom Books and a portfolio of recent design and art direction work.
Location: Any of the following states: IL, MN, WI, CT, MD, NJ, NY, NV, NC, PA, TX, TN, AZ, WA.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic booklovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 100 million lives. Join us as we change 100 million more.
