Designer (Interim)

• Guide and coordinate books in line with creative briefs, ensuring all files are coordinated through the correct design approval workflow for the team.
• Research, brief, layout, art edit, and sign-off on a wide range of books across different formats and novelties to create the best possible product.
• Ensure all files meet the required technical accuracy and design quality at all stages – final files, plotter, and advance stages.
• Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, demonstrating awareness of the marketplace and trends.
• Stay aware of pop culture and emerging issues.
• Project-manage books in partnership with Editorial and Production, ensuring key milestones are met and final files are supplied on time.
• Liaise with and manage 3rd-party contributors, including packagers, illustrators, and other freelance agents needed for projects.
• Problem-solve and/or escalate problems in the correct manner and in good time to allow schedules to be hit.
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as assigned.

and Experience

• Excellent technical skills in key software (Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud).
• Experience managing illustrators, photographers, designers, and agents.
• In addition to being a fantastic designer, you will be solution-focused, have excellent organizational skills, experience with people management, 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.

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Private health insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lively social committee hosting regular events
• Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
• Company-funded gym membership for all trade staff
• Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
• Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
• Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
• Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents
• Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
• Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
• Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office

• Please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.