Art Director 

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Art Director for a 6-month, 40 hours per week contract role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in book cover design and a passion for brand design, driving the creative process from concept to implementation while effectively managing stakeholders and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and evolve imprint-level design strategies with strong commercial focus. Develop and strengthen imprint branding, including style and usage guides.
• Introduce creative process or procedures to simplify creative workflows where possible.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as the design, editorial, production and marketing teams.
• Present cover designs and creative to partner teams for stakeholder sign-off.
• Research and remain aware of trends in book design in the commercial space - boost team and stakeholder knowledge of current visual trends and drive towards innovative and forward-thinking inclusive design.
• Understand and respond to marketing and merchandising performance data.
• Work in deadline driven environment with production to adhere to cover and interior design schedule.
• Commission and manage the creation and delivery of cover and interior artwork.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in art direction and design in publishing 
  • Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers and content creators
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in book cover design and brand design.
  • Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation
  • Excellent understanding of typography and layout principles.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder communication.

  In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

  Benefits

  Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
  
  Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
  
  Email your resume in Word to:
  
  donna.ruch@jobalert.creativecircle.com
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  Donna Ruch - Senior Recruiter, National Delivery
  
  For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
  
  
  
  This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 12/13/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
  
  Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
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