Imprint Design Lead

1 week ago

Naperville, United States Sourcebooks Full time
Are you seeking a career that offers an opportunity to see your work in print? Do you desire an organization that offers career development and a wide variety of projects?

Reporting to the Director of Publishing Operations Technology, we are seeking an Imprint Design Lead to support the design and production of our children's and middle-grade imprints.

The Imprint Design Lead plays a critical leadership role within our team, focusing on creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining high design standards.

This position requires strong design expertise and collaborative skills to work effectively with various departments and ensure exceptional visual quality. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Macintosh OSX is essential as the lead will guide production design and resolve technical challenges.

This position can be hybrid in Naperville, IL or NYC, or fully remote in the following states ONLY: AZ, CT, LA, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, AND WI. 

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000, with the final offer dependent on experience and qualifications.

Imprint Design Lead Responsibilities:
  • Design Leadership: Guide the creation of internal templates, ensuring design aligns with brand standards and project requirements.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Art Directors and editors, providing strategic art direction and facilitating creative decisions.
  • Production Oversight: Oversee page production and resolve complex design issues, ensuring alignment with printer specifications.
  • Workflow Optimization: Maintain and improve XML workflows, ensuring error-free production and preflight closures.
  • Template Development: Innovate and maintain templates to streamline design processes and enhance visual consistency.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all books meet high design standards and are delivered accurately to printers.
What You Bring:
  • Bachelors Degree in related field such as Publishing, Graphic Design, or Fine Arts.
  • 3-5 years experience in Graphic Design, Publishing or a relevant field.
  • Advanced skills in typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, and file preflight processes.
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to oversee complex design projects.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills for effective cross-departmental interactions.
  • Experience with XML workflows and quality assurance in publishing environments.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new design and industry trends.
Our culture demands driven, energetic thinkers who possess leadership qualities and the desire for aggressive personal growth. If you possess these qualities, we encourage you to apply.

Please include a strong cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position.  Only those including cover letters and salary requirements will be considered.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more.

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