Junior Designer Job at Scholastic, New York, NY

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  • Scholastic
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for 5-10 book titles per season, while assisting on Manager’s projects. Delivers all stages of production for covers and interiors, adhering to schedules, meeting deadlines, and developing materials in a timely way. This is an apprenticeship role: observes how budgets and fees are negotiated. Prepares print-ready files and approves proofs with manager supervision. The junior designer is given established series/titles to design where art selection/direction is executed by the manager. As skills develop within the role, opportunity increases to share their creative ideas for artist choices and direction. They can expand their design work under supervision of CD and manager. In initial project discussions with individual editors, the manager attends to oversee and support. In presentation meetings the manager presents the junior designer’s projects while they observe. Clear and effective communication is key to successful execution of all Designer roles, whether negotiating schedules and asset needs or delineating art revisions to an artist. The junior designer shares email drafts with manager prior to sending, as well. Manager guides the designer in learning to negotiate and manage communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for design/execution of 5-10 titles per season Building and routing cov/inter mechanicals, corrections, finalization Drafts contracts; code invoices; provide general department support. Communicates information/concepts/schedules to in/out of house contacts clearly and effectively, with Managers supervision Well-informed of creative solutions, artists in the industry, trends in design, bringing great ideas to projects assigned. About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at . Some benefits that we offer: 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 Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Deep knowledge of the Adobe suite: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Creative thinker with dynamic portfolio showing ideas and art/type executions
  • Hand-lettering skills are preferred
  • Effective communicator with good writing skills in order to communicate with clients and collegues.
Experience: Aware of book publishing, art trends, love of reading, cover design Education: BFA in Design and/or illustration Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art & Graphic Design Location Region/State: New York Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 48,500.00 - 54,000.00 EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster ( EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision ( Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Scholastic

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Full time, Apprenticeship,

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