Description :NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.THE OPPORTUNITYOur design team is currently seeking a creative and ambitious Designer to join the Children’s Licensing, Brands & Media Trade Art Department, focusing on School Market publishing and non-fiction titles. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 7+ titles per season, including book covers and interiors for both original non-fiction and licensed content, targeting readers from preschool to young adult. This position requires taking ownership of each assigned title and becoming well-versed in licensor-provided style guides to ensure brand consistency. Current licenses include Disney Princesses, Stitch, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Care Bears, and Monster Jam. The candidate should have comprehensive experience designing and managing multiple projects per season.RESPONSIBILITIESDesign/Concept/presentation: Responsible for all stages of design and production for 20+ titles per year. Takes lead and initiates cover ideas and artist selectionsProject management: Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules and deadlines with an understanding of how to prioritize every stage of multiple projects, keeps freelancers on track, responds in a timely manner to requestsProblem solving: Keep editorial and production staffs up to date on any projects, including complications and offer solutions for successful project completionCommunication skills: Attend status and art management meetings, represent projects and team in a professional and skilled manner in art presentation and status meetingsCollaboration: ability to work compatibly with other teams to create product within budget and work in partnership with licensors and vendorsIndustry Knowledge: Identify opportunities for business growth and revenue generation through creative services, stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors' offerings, propose innovative strategies to expand the company's artistic services and portfolio.About ScholasticFor more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are - at school, at home and in their communities - by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. .Some benefits that we offer:Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional ContributionsTuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degreesGenerous Parental Leave ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discountThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:2-4 years of experience in the publishing industryHands-on experience designing non-fiction and novelty booksHighly creativeAttention to detailExcellent communication skillsInterpersonal skillsAble to work under pressureHighly motivated and organizedExcellent computer skills in relevant art/design softwareExperience designing for print and building files for print productionWork within budgetsAdobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe IllustratorExperience in Non-fiction, creating novelties, and working with licensed brands preferredExperience and Education:Experience: 2-4 years of children publishingEducation: BA in Graphic Design or equivalentTime Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:Art & Graphic DesignLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 56,000.00 - 65,000.00
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Designer