Commissioning Editor / Senior Commissioning Editor, Picture Books

The Little Tiger picture books studio has an opening for a Commissioning Editor or Senior Commissioning Editor on a 12-month short-term contract.

Little Tiger publishes an incredible range of picture books that straddle trade and commercial markets around the globe. We represent award-winning, bestselling authors and illustrators, and have a stunning track record of developing new voices.

We’re looking for a candidate, with at least 4 years’ experience of editing picture books, to:

• commission, nurture and edit established and new authors to achieve their best work
• brainstorm new ideas and formats with other members of the studio
• pitch and present new texts to our sales team, alongside market research
• foster great relationships with literary and illustrator agents
• use professional knowledge – working closely with designers – to create books in a style appropriate to the market
• liaise with production and design to project-manage titles, maintaining exceptional quality within agreed deadlines
• mentor more junior members of the editorial team.

This exciting role requires:

• creative flair for picture-book editing
• exceptional author care
• flexibility and the ability to problem-solve and multi-task 
• excellent skills in communication, organisation, time- and project-management
• meticulous attention to detail
• relevant market, consumer and trend awareness
• proficiency in editing packages and operational systems.

Closing date for applications: 29th April 2024

Salary: competitive (London)

Experience: at least 4 years editing picture books

Hours: full-time position on a short-term contract

Location: Fulham (SW6) with hybrid working

How to Apply: please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to Steph Stansbie at sstansbie@littletiger.co.uk.

Website: www.littletiger.co.uk