Scholastic is seeking a Junior Designer to join its Trade Art Department and support day-to-day design operations. The role involves managing design and production processes, coordinating with various stakeholders, and supporting the overall art department activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design and production of a limited number of titles per year, working closely with art department leadership
- Route passes to Editorial and Production
- Scan art
- Relay notes to illustrators and designers
- Help find illustrators that are a good manuscript and market fit for new titles
- Pre-flight releases
- Release files
- Coordinate with freelance designers
- Support with reprint edits when needed
- Support with building schedules when needed
- Support with coding invoices when needed
- Support with building Launch, Sales Conference, Catalog, and Art Management presentations
- Manage Outside purchases from end-t0-end
- Manage the proof process on select titles
- Respond to timely requests from Marketing and Sales
- Attend bi-weekly production status meetings for your projects, as well as weekly staff meetings
Skills
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Scholastic publishes and distributes children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.scholastic.com.