• Job Description

  Req#: R12965

  Job Description:

  THE OPPORTUNITY

  Scholastic is seeking a Junior Designer to join the Children’s Licensing, Brands & Media Trade Art Department, to design covers and interiors on licensed and original fiction

  titles, for preschool through middle grade readers. Experience working on graphic novels is a plus!

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  Create book mechanicals using the printer’s specifications and provided templates.

  Manage the design and production of approximately 10 titles per season, working closely with the Associate Art Director and Editors.

  Understand electronic file management and be responsible for archiving projects in a timely manner.

  Participation in larger group creative discussions as well as formally presenting designs to explain the concept and art direction to larger teams at Scholastic, including Sales and Marketing. Must be able to collect a range of feedback and communicate that constructively to artists or freelancers or adjust own designs accordingly.

  Communicate with the supporting departments on projects, and work with our production and manufacturing teams through the proofing process, up until the finished book.

  Attend weekly production meetings, as well as smaller cover meetings with the rest of the design team, to present concepts and artwork.

  Research, hire, and work with illustrators, providing art direction and feedback to create compelling artwork for the cover and interior of the book.

  
  WHO WE ARE

  Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .

  Some benefits that we offer:

  • 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment

  • Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount

  Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

  Qualifications

  HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)

  • Have a portfolio featuring a variety of design work or samples

  • Ability to conceptualize ideas, sketch, and create creative book designs

  • A strong foundation in typography

  • Ability to work on and juggle multiple projects at once to meet tight deadlines

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  Experience and Education: Be a college graduate, art school design degree preferred.

  Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Design Assistant in an Art Department, or a completed internship in a publishing art department, preferably in Children’s Books. Previous experience hiring illustrators and working with artist reps is a plus. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must be able to multi-task and have a go-getter spirit and easy-going attitude! Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Job Type:

  Regular

  Job Family Group:

  Art & Graphic Design

  Location Region/State:

  New York

  Compensation Range:

  Annual Salary: 50,000.00 - 55,000.00

  EEO Statement:

  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.

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• About the company

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