Sr. Art Director/Designer
New York NY
Creative/Design
The foremost luxury art and fashion book publishing company seeks an Art Director or Sr. Art Director to work in their Murray Hill location in NYC five days a week in-office.
Responsibilities:
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Work closely with the Creative Director on approximately 20 luxury book projects per year.
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Collaborate with editors and publishers throughout the book creation process.
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Create templates, design layouts, and manage project timelines.
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Oversee and instruct designers on project execution.
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Direct in-house photo/video shoots.
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Conduct art and image research.
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Prepare files for reprints.
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Liaise with other departments (editorial, communications, production).
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Understand book production processes and issues.
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Archive completed files for reprint updates.
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Attend weekly status meetings.
Qualifications:
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Minimum 7+ years of print experience, with luxury industry experience preferred.
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In-depth knowledge of offset print production.
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Excellent aesthetic design sense and typography skills.
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Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Strong communication skills for articulating design concepts.
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Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
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Proficient in Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Personal Attributes:
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Motivated and energetic.
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Inquisitive and eager to learn.
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Detail-oriented and accurate.
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Problem-solving and creative