Art Director

Ada, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2024

JOB OPENING


Position: Art Director

Department: Visual Communications

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Location: Baker Publishing Group

6030 E. Fulton Rd.

Ada, MI 49301



About this position:

Baker Publishing Group is seeking an Art Director who will be responsible for conceptualizing and art directing book covers. Candidate will participate in strategic meetings with internal colleagues as well as authors to develop creative, high-impact book covers. The candidate must have the ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple departments in the publishing house. Must be able to manage producing multiple book covers for the three selling seasons. Experience in publishing is preferred. Not open for remote.


Essential Functions:

  • Direct the development, communication, and execution of compelling and creative book covers
  • Maintain budgets
  • Work with Production department for best quality print covers
  • Work closely with Marketing and with Visual Communications teams


Qualifications:

  • Degree in Graphic Design or related field and 10 years design experience in a professional setting
  • Thorough familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Self-motivated and ability to follow-through
  • Experience working with clients
  • Careful attention to detail; strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated aptitude for composition and typography as well as use of graphic elements, illustration, and photography
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability meet deadlines, and work well under pressure

Compensation and Benefits:


Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a full time position, benefits offered include health, dental, vision, group life and voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid medical leave, 401(k) after three months, and others.



Baker Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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