Gift and Book Development Editor

• Full-time, permanent  
• Salary: £33,000-£35,000 p.a.
• Hybrid working after probation, based in Central London
• Closing date: Sunday 24 March

Thames & Hudson is the leading global publisher of illustrated books on creativity and visual culture. We have a brand new exciting opening for a highly motivated editor with meaningful experience in a similar role to work on our new list of gift books.

Based in London, you will independently project manage a range of gift titles and illustrated books. Reporting directly to our Associate Publishing Director, and liaising closely with outside stakeholders to develop projects from concept to finished product.

The Role

• Managing publication of projects from handover to finished product, ensuring high quality, cost-controlled and timely publication
• Managing 10-12 gift titles and 4-6 book titles per year
• Working independently to project manage titles—responsible for copy-editing, checking permissions, proofreading and quality specifications
• Briefing and managing appropriate freelancers at budgeted cost with contracts signed; placing work appropriately with external suppliers
• Responsible for tracking progress and managing the schedule for own projects to ensure publication dates are met
• Liaising with authors, designers and visual artists to ensure deadlines are met
• Controlling and monitoring spending against budget and guidelines
• Checking proofs and digital files, including foreign language editions of your projects; liaising with authors during proof stages and collate their corrections; monitoring and champion accuracy and quality of all elements
• Working with copy editors, other project managers and freelance designers, managing schedules and workflows
• Working with game designers and gift developers; carrying out game or gift testing sessions whenever necessary
• Where applicable, preparing illustration briefs, checking artworks, making photo selections and size images, organising and attending photo shoots

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience in a similar editorial or publishing role
• Hands-on experience of putting together large, complex and high-quality illustrated books, and a complete understanding, at first-hand, of the book-production process 
• Impeccable editorial copyediting and proofreading skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to deliver multiple projects at once
• Proven project management skills
• Effective communicator and a keen team player
• Knowledge of and an interest in visual fields such as contemporary illustration, graphic design and photography
• Market knowledge of both gifts and illustrated books
• Adaptability, a willingness to deal with fresh challenges and acquire new skills
• Sensitive and proactive approach towards diversity and inclusivity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

At Thames & Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to continuing success and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements above to Remiah Cobbson, recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk. The deadline for applications is Sunday 24 March. 

Apart from working with a highly talented and creative group of people, we offer:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Interest-free loan for a rent deposit or season travel ticket
• Discounts off our lovely T&H books and co-editions
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide

And more!