NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our design team is currently seeking a Senior Designer to join the Children’s Licensing, Brands & Media Trade Art Department, focusing on graphic novels. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 10+ titles per season, including book covers and interiors for both original and licensed content, targeting readers from middle grade to young adult. This position requires taking full ownership of each assigned title and becoming well-versed in licensor-provided style guides to ensure brand consistency. The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and extensive print design experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design: Responsible for all design and production stages of graphic novel covers and interiors, initiating cover/interior ideas, finding talent, and staying current on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies. Ensures that design files meet the imprint's technical standards as defined by the Creative Director. Trusted to take on both lead and priority titles.
Collaboration: Collaborates with the Publisher, Creative Director, and colleagues in Editorial, Production, and Manufacturing to ensure clear communication throughout the book-making process, valuing the contributions of every team member, while maintaining a collegial attitude.
Project Management: Manages timelines, schedules, and deadlines while efficiently routing materials to colleagues in Editorial, Production, and Manufacturing for 5-8 title assignment per season. Ensures projects progress efficiently to completion, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks appropriately.
Problem Solving: – Communicates project complications and proactively seeks strategies and solutions for successful project completion, streamlining processes when possible.
Budget Oversight: – Manages project expenses within established budgets, keeping manager informed.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
Some benefits that we offer:
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• 5-7 years of experience in the publishing industry
• Hands-on experience designing graphic novels
• Highly creative
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Highly motivated and organized
• Excellent computer skills in relevant art/design software
• Experience designing for print and building files for print production
• Work within budgets
Experience and Education:
Experience: Candidates should have worked a minimum of 3 to 4 years in publishing and have experience designing graphic novels.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in design is preferred.
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.