Assistant Art Director - 12 Month FTC

An unmissable opportunity for an Assistant Art Director to join leading children's publisher working on beautiful books!

A leading independent children’s publisher based in London is looking to appoint an Assistant Art Director. They are looking for someone with experience in children’s publishing, coupled with a strong background in design. You will work with the Executive Art Director and take responsibility for ensuring high standards and that books are delivered on time and to budget. You will be managing the design of book projects, including managing the work of freelancers and in-house designers, and managing budgets and schedules. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of design and illustrative content meets the commercial brief on a project and should be proactive in looking for fresh design solutions, new illustrators and new formats. As part of maintaining the quality of work produced, you should be proactive in developing and maintaining a network of reliable design freelancers.

With a natural flair for creative thinking, the successful candidate will have substantial proven experience in children’s publishing design, working on high profile titles. You will have the ability to project manage several projects at once and will have excellent InDesign skills along with the ability to write accurate and clear design briefs for external freelancers and illustrators. Along with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively, the ideal candidate will have a complete understanding of the children’s commercial publishing environment as well as effective commissioning and negotiation skills.

To apply for this position, please contact Helen Youngs at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: h.youngs@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

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