Book Designer for Rodale Books

Publication or Company  Rodale
Job Type Book Publishing, Graphic Design/Art Direction
Salary Competitive
Benefits 401K/403B, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY USA
Job Requirements Rodale publishes award-winning, best-selling titles on health, wellness, fitness, gardening, food, nutrition, inspiration/spirituality, general nonfiction, "going green" and the environment. From Eat This Not That! to An Inconvenient Truth, Rodale Books help readers improve their lives and the world around them. We are seeking a Designer to join our Rodale Book Division in New York City.

Ideal candidate should have at least 5 years book design experience, preferably in trade book publishing. You should have knowledge of all aspects of book design from concept to production. You should be able to offer unique design solutions to a wide range of projects and also work with freelance illustrators and designers. Ideal candidate should be very organized, be able to prioritize your workload, and work with editors, sales staff and production in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:
5+ years book design experience
Demonstrated ability in art direction and book design
Demonstrated ability to manage freelance illustrators and designers
Ability to work autonomously on many projects with schedules in mind
Ability to communicate and present ideas in weekly meetings with editorial, sales and marketing
Solid computer design skills: proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXpress
Knowledge of print production

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
About Our Company Rodale, a family-owned company, publishes some of the best-known magazines in health and wellness, including Men's Health, Prevention, Runner's World, Womens Health, Bicycling, Mountain Bike, Organic Gardening and Running Times. Rodale has extended these brands into various media formats, including books, videos, and the Internet. The largest independent book publisher in the U.S., Rodale has published numerous best-selling books, including The South Beach Diet, which has become its own brand, and Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, which has topped the New York Times bestseller list. The company is also a leader in direct-response marketing and has more than 26 million active customers in its database. Rodale's online subscription service business includes a variety of successful interactive media products.

Conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia, Rodale offers excellent benefits and an employee-oriented work environment. For more information, please see our web site at www.rodale.com. With a mission to inspire and enable people to improve their lives and the world around them we are more committed than ever to sharing our vision with all who will listen.


Contact Julie Smith
Address USA
Special Instructions Please apply online with your resume and salary requirements.
View all of our current opportunities at www.rodaleinc.com

 

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