Visual Design Director

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom StoryTerrace Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Visual Design Director to lead the visual direction of our life story publishing projects. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing design strategies that showcase the beauty and essence of our customers' stories.

About the Role

This is a 6-month part-time freelance position (2 days a week) based in London, with flexibility around working hours. You will work closely with our Sales and Publishing teams to provide expert guidance on book cover design, interior layout, and overall aesthetic. Your role will involve managing a team of freelance designers, providing coaching and feedback to ensure high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design Strategy Development: Create and implement a comprehensive design strategy for all book categories, including memoirs, children's books, travel books, and more.
  • Quality Control: Review and approve all design-related projects, ensuring consistency and excellence in book covers, interiors, and overall aesthetics.
  • Talent Recruitment and Management: Identify and recruit top talent among freelance designers and manage their workflow to meet project deadlines.
  • Collaboration and Coaching: Work closely with our Sales and Publishing teams to identify commercial opportunities for our customers' books and coach our Project Editors on best practices in design and layout.
About You
  • A proven track record in a related design field, with significant experience in book publishing.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Strong client management skills and expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Creative mindset, open to innovation and continuous learning.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary: £40,000 per annum, pro rata for part-time role.
  • Contract type: 6 months, renewable subject to performance.
  • London-based hybrid role with flexible working hours.
Company Overview

StoryTerrace is a purpose-driven company that helps people preserve their life stories in professional books. We value empathy, collaboration, and innovation and are committed to creating high-quality publications that exceed our customers' expectations.



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