Designer

Scholastic

New York, NY

Full Time

Mid Level

53k-60k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our design team is currently seeking a creative and ambitious Designer to join the Children's Licensing, Brands & Media Trade Art Department at Scholastic. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing multiple titles per season, including book covers and interiors for both original fiction and licensed content, targeting readers from preschool to young adult. You will oversee various brands and licenses, ensuring brand consistency and managing multiple projects across different formats, within a company dedicated to creating quality content that empowers children through literacy and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Design and produce all stages of design and production for 20+ titles per year, including cover ideas and artist selections
Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators, packagers, and freelance designers, and manage schedules and deadlines
Keep editorial and production staff updated on project status, including any complications, and offer solutions for successful completion
Attend status and art management meetings, representing projects and the team professionally in presentations and discussions
Collaborate with other teams to create products within budget and work in partnership with licensors and vendors
Identify opportunities for business growth and revenue through creative services, stay updated on industry trends, and propose innovative strategies

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in the publishing industry, ideally with license experience
Highly creative with attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple titles
Highly motivated and organized
Proficiency in relevant art/design software
Experience designing for print and preparing files for print production
Ability to work within budgets

Nice to Have

Experience with children’s publishing
A Bachelor's degree in design (preferred)

Qualifications

Experience: 2-3 years in children’s publishing
Education: A Bachelor's degree in design is preferred

Benefits & Perks

Full suite of health and wellness benefits, including a $0 deductible Medical Plan
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount

Working at Scholastic

Scholastic has been dedicated to meeting children where they are—at school, at home, and in their communities—by creating quality content and experiences that foster literacy and lifelong learning. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, Scholastic encourages personal and intellectual growth, nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading and the world around children.

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