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