Art Director (Full-time)
New York, NY
Graphic Designer
Description
The Basic Books Group is seeking a motivated and creative individual with book design experience who possesses strong skills in design, layout, typography and time-management for the position of Designer. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including:• Working under the direction of the Art Director
• Assisting Art Director in departmental duties
• Administrative work
• Managing all aspects and stages of a book’s jacket design and production
• Mechanical and promotional materials layout
• Assisting with and designing covers
• Receiving proofs
• Acting as a mentor to other designers within the Design department
Requirements:
• BFA or BA in Graphic Design
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a creative group
• Expert proficiency in InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator – Mac based.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and a keen eye for details
• Photographic eye and a creative, outside-the-box approach to choosing photos
• Ability to provide creative solutions to design challenges
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work quickly without sacrificing quality in a deadline-driven environment
• Adapting to changing schedules, and working under tight time constraints
• Knowledge of pre-press processes and print production
• A strong portfolio that shows great potential
• Sophisticated sense of typography with an attention to detail
• Experience with Quark helpful
• Staying on top of industry trends and sharing them with the team
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with a link to an online portfolio. Submissions without a portfolio will not be considered.
Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with a link to an online portfolio. Submissions without a portfolio will not be considered. Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]
