Designer, Big Picture Press

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Igloo books Full time

Job title:
Designer, Big Picture Press

Reports to:
Imprint Head

Location:
Victoria House, London/WFH

Imprint:
Big Picture Press

Department:
Design

Salary range:
£30,000 p.a.

Working pattern:
Full-time. Flexible remote working up to three days per week.

General Summary

Are you passionate about illustration and design? Are you currently a junior or midweight designer and looking for your next creative challenge in publishing? Are you keen to establish yourself as a designer for some of the most beautiful non-fiction books on the market? Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative Designer to join the Big Picture Press team.

Big Picture Press books are created by, and made for, the incurably curious.

Since launching in 2013 with the publication of the Mizielinski's _Maps_ and Katie Scott's _Animalium_, it has made an indelible mark on the non-fiction market with its boutique range of illustrated gift books.

Focusing on extraordinary visual presentation, Big Picture Press collaborates with internationally renowned artists such as Chris Wormell, Sarah Maycock and Emma Carlisle to create visually inspiring books for readers of all ages around the world.

Reporting into the imprint head, your role would be to project manage and creatively guide the creation of books, making sure all books are produced to an exceptional design quality and to the technical specifications required, as well as on schedule.

As part of a supportive and friendly team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the programme through new ideas and acquisitions.

This is a fantastic creative opportunity for someone looking to further their career in illustrated book design.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good knowledge of the non-fiction market, demonstrate exceptional design and typography skills, and have an eye for the very best talent in illustration.

The Big Picture Press list comprises of picture books, non-fiction and gift titles, so an understanding of different age ranges and formats is necessary.

Knowledge of the graphic novel market and merchandising would also be of interest.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Creatively guide and coordinate the books in line with creative briefs, making sure all files are directed through the correct design approval workflow.
  • Research, brief and layout a wide range of books across different formats to make the best product possible.
  • Make sure all files are to the technical accuracy required and to the design quality expected during all stages final files, plotter and advance stages.
  • Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, showing awareness of marketplace and trends.
  • Projectmanage books in partnership with Editorial and Production, making sure key milestones are kept to and final files are supplied on time.
  • Liaise and manage 3rdparty contributors, including packagers, illustrators and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.
  • Problemsolve and/or escalate problems in the correct manner and in good time to allow schedules to be hit.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years design experience in the publishing industry
  • A dynamic, proactive, team player
  • A very good understanding of the design process
  • Excellent technical skills on key software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Experience managing illustrators, freelance designers and agents
  • In addition to being a fantastic designer, you will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines and liaise closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
Competitive Salary

Working with a team of passionate, talented people

Internal learning and development programmes

Career Development opportunities

Fun social events

At Bonnier Books UK, we believe that every book matters. We love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together.

We offer a nurturing home for our authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere.

We know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and our purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to us becoming one of the country's leading publishers.

The offspring of Bonnier Books, a family-owned top-15 world publisher headquartered in Sweden, we are inspired by a rich literary heritage but not bound by convention.

We think in generations rather than quarters, and strive always to operate in an open, curious way that contributes to the future of the planet and its people.

As a climate-neutral publisher we are an active participant in the Science Based Target initiative, committed to a strategy to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.


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