Job Description
The role requires a highly creative designer to work across a wide range of illustrated adult books. The successful candidate will be able to: • Create and implement brilliant designs for books while ensuring that deadlines and customer requirements are met. • Check and prepare files for Production. • Provide design briefs and templates for freelance designers working on Arcturus projects. • Oversee freelance designers both in and out of house. • Work with the Sales and Editorial departments on the creation of promotional material. • Liaise with Production and Editorial to ensure deadlines are met. Requirements: • A minimum of three years’ experience in a publishing position. • BA degree (or equivalent) in graphic design. • The ability to multi-task and effectively manage several projects simultaneously. • Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. • A strong work ethic, integrity and reliability with a “hands-on” attitude. • Great time-management skills. • Creative thinking and an eye for detail.