Art Director

Art Director
Premiere Digital
We here at Premiere Digital are looking for an art director for our two publishing companies

Please review the job description below and if you are intrigued feel free to send a message along with any links to portfolio and example materials.

Thanks!

[Duties:]
- Work directly with and oversee multiple third-party designers and illustrators internationally to create book covers of excellent quality.

- Manage third-party design talent to make sure they meet timelines and quality standards.

- Work directly with the Managing Editor of each imprint to implement changes and suggestions from authors and agents as necessary.

- Maintain a basic understanding of 20 to 30 titles per month and their theme so that the artwork that is created conveys the correct look and feel for each book.

- Participate in artwork “discovery meeting” conference calls with authors, agents and publisher managing editor for creative brainstorming and concept discussion.

- Create print book jackets (back cover and spine), matching themes from front cover artwork for printed books.

- Act as final quality control for type in titles, “blurbs”, and back cover copy ensuring covers are error-free prior to going to print or release.

[Traits:]

- Have the creative versatility to coach outside designers on a wide variety of styles from horror to political, memoirs to romance.

- Have a keen eye and skill in working with typography for book covers using both display and copy fonts.

- Possess the confidence to make creative decisions and the ability to explain those creative decisions to outside parties upon discussion.

- Possess the necessary assertiveness to make sure outside designers meet critical deadlines.

- Due to the immediate nature of most deadlines, and the importance of prompt communication, candidates should be available during regular USA business hours to make changes on demand. Communication via instant messenger and/or skype during business hours is key.

- Possess expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, the primary tools of the trade.

- Possess a basic understanding of offset print file delivery needs including color space, trim, bleed and file packaging.

- Candidate should show great attention to detail, not only in creative aspects but also details like spelling, punctuation and grammar.