Art and Design Manager
Manage the design, approval, mechanical creation, release to the printer, and corrections for all NYU Press covers and jackets. Supervise freelance designers of jackets and covers; Design select jackets and covers; Prepare mechanicals as necessary; Coordinate with the Production Associate on the manufacturing and scheduling of reprint program; Manage the production elements for first-time paperbacks (convert covers and arrange manufacture); Assist Production Manager as needed on castoffs and interior designs; Manage production/design intern; manage archiving of new titles; Oversee overall NYU Press brand management related to marketing and series covers; interface with IT for digital asset management and file conversions; Solicit estimates from vendors, monitor pricing as necessary.
Qualifications:Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or Computer Science, or B.A/B.S. with equivalent experience.
Required Experience:3+ years 3-5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include desktop publishing/production experience, extensive book design experience, and publishing vendor experience.
Preferred Experience: 3+ years Academic book publishing knowledge and experience.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office required.
Additional Information:In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $72,000.00 to USD $88,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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