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Join Bloomsbury Publishing, the distinguished home of Harry Potter, as an Artworker and craft the covers of future classics in the heart of the literary world.
Overview
Salary £27000
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? Hybrid (In-person ~2 days / week)- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Bloomsbury Publishing is an eminent independent publishing house with a rich history and global presence, renowned for its award-winning authors and the iconic Harry Potter series. With roots planted in 1986, Bloomsbury flourishes in major cultural hubs including London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford, and Sydney. The Academic division is responsible for an impressive array of scholarly publications under both the Bloomsbury banner and other historic imprints.
Role Summary
- Join the Academic and Professional Division as an Artworker.
- Create and modify cover artwork for a diverse portfolio of academic subjects.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to produce artwork for reprints, eBooks, and print-on-demand titles.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to update and finalize cover designs.
Role Requirements
- Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Quick and accurate work processing capabilities.
- A keen eye for detail and design aesthetics.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model with remote and office options.
- 25 days of annual leave plus two Personal Wellness Days.
- Season Ticket Loan and Share Save Scheme.
- AXA Healthcare Plan and other health-related benefits.
- Access to in-house doctor and eye care vouchers.
Application Process Details
- Submit your CV and covering letter through the 'APPLY NOW' button.
- Provide samples of your artworking or a link to your portfolio.
- Applications close on 8th April 2024.
The Organisation - Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.
The Role - Artworker, Production Academic & Professional We are looking for an Artworker to join our busy Academic and Professional Division, which publishes across a range of subjects including Philosophy, Education, Theology, Linguistics, History, Law, Drama, Film and Media, and Fashion. This would be an excellent job for someone with artworking skills, keen to enter the book publishing industry within the design environment. The role involves correcting and converting existing cover files and generating final cover artwork (using Adobe CS) for reprints, eBooks and our print-on-demand programme. You will also liaise with editorial and production colleagues, and external suppliers on cover updates, proofs, and schedules.
Job Requirements The ideal candidate should have proven technical expertise (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat), excellent organizational and time-management skills, the ability to process a large volume of work quickly and accurately, and a keen eye for detail.
Benefits Bloomsbury offers a competitive benefits package including a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred), 25 days holiday, two paid Personal Wellness Days, Season Ticket Loan, Share save Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), In-house Doctor, Eye care Voucher Scheme, and more.
Application Details Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role along with Samples of artworking or design work or link to portfolio if available by 8th April 2024.
