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Associate Art Director, Licensed Entertainment books
Working closely with the Creative Director, provide leadership and assist in the design and art direction of Abrams' books, primarily in the Licensed Entertainment category. Bring vision as well as day-to-day management and mentoring skills to both in-house and freelance designers. This candidate will be the primary liasion between Abrams and various major studios.Recent Abrams Entertainment titles include: The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, The Wes Anderson Collection, Art of Dreamworks: The Wild Robot, and Spider-Man: Across the SpiderverseKey Responsibilities:Lead the design process for book covers and interior layouts, ensuring that all visual elements align with the editorial vision and market positioning.Develop and present creative concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and revisions into the design process.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently.Stay abreast of design trends, industry developments, and production effects to keep the creative output fresh and relevant.Supervise and provide guidance, feedback, and support to in-house designers and freelancers to ensure design quality and consistency across projects.Work with production team and printers to ensure high-quality printed materials by providing packaged, print-ready files, reviewing proofs, overseeing color correction and retouching as needed.Work closely with editorial and production teams to ensure projects maintain their schedules and meet high-quality standards throughout the processMaintain and evolve the company's visual style guide and ensure brand consistency across all projects. Qualifications:Preferred BFA in Graphic Design6+ years of work experience with at least 1?2 years in a leadership role, preferably in book publishingStrong portfolio demonstrating creativity, and an excellent understanding of typography, layout, photo editing and visual storytelling.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).Experience with print production processes, including preparation of print-ready files, file management, and working with printers.Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.Experience with licensed publishing a significant plus
Working closely with the Creative Director, provide leadership and assist in the design and art direction of Abrams' books, primarily in the Licensed Entertainment category. Bring vision as well as day-to-day management and mentoring skills to both in-house and freelance designers. This candidate will be the primary liasion between Abrams and various major studios.
Recent Abrams Entertainment titles include: The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, The Wes Anderson Collection, Art of Dreamworks: The Wild Robot, and Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design process for book covers and interior layouts, ensuring that all visual elements align with the editorial vision and market positioning.
- Develop and present creative concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and revisions into the design process.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently.
- Stay abreast of design trends, industry developments, and production effects to keep the creative output fresh and relevant.
- Supervise and provide guidance, feedback, and support to in-house designers and freelancers to ensure design quality and consistency across projects.
- Work with production team and printers to ensure high-quality printed materials by providing packaged, print-ready files, reviewing proofs, overseeing color correction and retouching as needed.
- Work closely with editorial and production teams to ensure projects maintain their schedules and meet high-quality standards throughout the process
- Maintain and evolve the company's visual style guide and ensure brand consistency across all projects.
Qualifications:
- Preferred BFA in Graphic Design
- 6+ years of work experience with at least 1?2 years in a leadership role, preferably in book publishing
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, and an excellent understanding of typography, layout, photo editing and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Experience with print production processes, including preparation of print-ready files, file management, and working with printers.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.
- Experience with licensed publishing a significant plus
