Job Description

LOCATION: Boulder, Colorado. Remote candidates from Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, Vermont, and Wyoming will be considered.

DESCRIPTION

Shambhala Publications is currently looking for a full-time Art Director. This position oversees all aspects of interior book design and composition for Snow Lion and Shambhala imprints. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for hiring and managing freelance designers.
• Evaluate materials provided by editorial and develop design briefs.
• Responsible for working with designers to produce original layouts, appropriate to the title.
• Act as the liaison between the editorial and design teams.
• Act as a liaison between Bala freelancers and in-house staff.
• Circulate design layouts to editorial team, Publisher, and President.
• Oversee 3-5 rounds of proofs, communicating changes to compositor through completion of job.
• Work closely with Production Manager to determine the best manufacturing materials for each project.
• Coordinate interior book designs with Creative Director.
• Execute interior design projects, through the life of the design process, on a regular basis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Thorough knowledge of book design and layout
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe CC
• Must be knowledgeable of current trends in the industry
• Understanding of paper, bindings, printed styles

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent management skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize a demanding workload for self and others

EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years’ experience in interior book design
• Management experience helpful
• Familiarity in subject matter helpful

HOW TO APPLY  
Send resume and cover letter / statement of interest to:

Art Director

design-jobs@shambhala.com

The following benefits are offered: medical, dental, group life insurance, long-term disability, flex spending, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.

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