Job Description:
• Serve as the Art Director and lead designer for the imprint
• Personally craft the creative architecture for key titles—including concepts, exterior packaging and interiors
• Provide oversight and creative direction for staff designers
• Manage the department’s workflow, ensure design consistency, and lead the training and development of new talent
• Work in close partnership with the production department to realize complex creative visions
• Contribute to the broader business objectives of the imprint
• Engage with colleagues across departments, offering creative insights into acquisition, marketing, and customer experience strategies
• Maintain and elevate the visual identity of the Fablelistik brand
Requirements:
• 10+ years of experience in book design
• At least 5 years of art directing experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent work experience
• Strong conceptual skills and insight into publication product design
• Expert typographic skills and an understanding of classic book layout principles
• Advanced working knowledge of book manufacturing and special effects
• Proven ability to manage and mentor designers and freelancers
• Agility to switch contexts quickly—moving from deep design focus to team management to business strategy discussions
• Excellent communication skills for training employees and articulating design concepts to non-creative stakeholders
• Expert-level in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• A portfolio showcasing high-end commercial or fine press work
• Proven experience managing complex print production projects and/or special editions
• Experience supervising staff and freelance designers is required
• Experience in commissioning illustration
• Background in a fast-paced environment where speed-to-market and adaptability are valued.
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities