*This position is remote and is not required to be in Florida - open to any U.S. location)
Product Designers work with Scholastic’s Tangerine Press publishing team to create, develop, and design high-quality and very high kid appeal Nonfiction Books, Activity Kits, Stationery, and School Supplies for distribution mainly through Scholastic’s Book Fairs and Book Clubs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage the design and production of a variety of projects per season, which include books, kits, non-book, and packaging designs, working closely with the Art Director and senior staff. 1. Create print-ready files that follow the printer’s specifications and templates provided.
3. Provide 2D and 3D illustrations, as well as product mock-up designs with dimensions provided, for proposed projects in Stationery and School Supplies.
4. With guidance from the Associate Art Director, hire and art direct freelance designers on projects managed internally, and successfully guide them from beginning templates through photo licensing and pre-flighting files.
5. Create design schedules for assigned projects and participate in weekly production meetings with the larger team, as well as smaller weekly staff meetings to surface opportunities, problem solve, and ensure projects meet expectations and due dates.
6. Assist with the layout and design of (2) seasonal Trend Presentations that include product mock-ups showing how we can implement those trends into our future product designs, with guidance from senior staff members.
7. Collaborate across teams—production, editorial, and safety—to understand and ensure design work meets all objectives.
8. Ensure company branding and image standards are adhered to, including following all processes in place for licensing images and fonts.
9. Be involved in every stage of preparation of pre-flighting digital files for pre-press and work with our vendors through to mass production.
10. Manage archival of files for all completed projects and assist the design department with archival of projects from past seasons.
11. Contribute to editorial brainstorms and product pitches to develop high-novelty, trend-right, quality Tangerine Press product lists.
1. Minimum 2 years design experience in an art department in a Designer position or equivalent role, in publishing, stationery, packaging, or the toy industry
2. Thorough knowledge of, and work experience with, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
3. Organization and strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail
4. Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects while working independently; ability to thrive in a remote work environment
5. Ability to conceptualize ideas, sketch, and understand 3D packaging, such as cardboard display boxes
6. A portfolio featuring a variety of design work, which demonstrates knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and ability in layout and design, typography, and/or illustration is required for review.
7. BFA or similar degree, or certification from a technical school in Graphic Design or related field is a plus but not required.
8. Knowledge of Adobe Workfront and Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $62,000 annually.
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