A leading South West publisher of illustrated non-fiction books is looking for a highly creative and passionate Designer to join the children’s team.

Key duties:

·          Designing a wide range of titles, from 0+ to tween, all to tight deadlines and high publishing standards

·          Create design styles, layouts, typography that are appropriate for each format, target age group and customer

·          Ensure sales and marketing materials are delivered on time and to a high standard, and ensure that deadlines and quality control targets are met

·          Keep production controllers up to date with schedule changes

·          Contribute ideas for new and/or improved processes and team development

·          Propose innovative ways to repackage and reconfigure existing content

Experience / skills required:

·          Proven design experience with children’s publishing

·          Ability to design to schedule and within budget

·          Excellent market awareness and creativity to develop new products

·          Strong communication skills and an ability to form strong working relationships with suppliers and colleagues

·          Solid IT skills with awareness of new book production technologies

·          A keen eye for detail

·          Demonstrable creative flair and passion for children’s publishing

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to samcoleman@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Sam Coleman

Tel:                   020 7487 8274