Art Director

Scholastic

New York, NY, US
Base: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually; bonus/equ...
10+ years publishing industry experience
Hands-on design of non-fiction books
Proficiency in adobe indesign photoshop illustrator
This role oversees all non-fiction titles and is responsible for leading, art directing, and mentoring a direct report and freelance designers

Job Summary

  • This role oversees all non-fiction titles and is responsible for leading, art directing, and mentoring a direct report and freelance designers.
  • The Art Director will take full ownership of the overall creative direction of the non-fiction list, including both original and licensed titles targeted to preschool through young adult readers.
  • Scholastic offers a full suite of health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) with Roth and Traditional options, and tuition-free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Matching Summary

This role oversees all non-fiction titles and is responsible for leading, art directing, and mentoring a direct report and freelance designers.

Salary

Base: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full suite of health and wellness benefits, 401(k), Tuition-Free programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years publishing industry experience
  • Hands-on design of non-fiction books
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign Photoshop Illustrator
  • Experience designing print files for production
  • Budget and timeline management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with licensed brands
  • Creating novelty book formats
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strategic growth mindset

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in the publishing industry
  • BA in Graphic Design or equivalent education
  • Experience designing for print and building files for print production

Work Rights

Not specified

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