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Art Director, Saga Press

Simon & Schuster k

New York, NY

Jul 26
Job Description


The Saga Press imprint is seeking an Art Director. This growth imprint’s focus is on the Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy genres. A strong design sensibility along with knowledge and familiarity with the field of specialized agents and artists. Excellent managerial skills are necessary for seeing projects through from conception to production. The job requires working closely with editorial, managing editorial and production staff to maintaining proper workflow and deadlines. The ability to adapt nimbly to address various directions. Candidates will work autonomously with designers, illustrators and photographers. Ideal candidate must be familiar with the adult trade market.


Qualifications:

7 years' experience in publishing for the adult Sci-fi and fantasy market.

Diverse design sensibility.

Strong typographic knowledge and skills.

Must be an independent and strong thinker; extremely well organized, able to manage many projects simultaneously.

Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.

Should have strong Mac skills including AdobeCC, basic retouching and photo/image compositing.

Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.