Art Director - Romance

Responsibilities

Take ownership of creative strategies for assigned titles, ensuring strong market positioning.

Design and art direct compelling, high-impact book covers, from concept to final production, striking the balance between breakthrough creative and commercial design that is always at the forefront of market trends.

Be deeply collaborative, prioritizing authors and readers while working with editorial, marketing, and sales teams to align creative vision with business goals.

Research and recruit top illustrators, artists, and designers, ensuring innovative and competitive book designs.

Manage the cover approval process, facilitating feedback and achieving timely resolutions.

Check the data, evaluating workflow efficiencies and refining processes to enhance team productivity.

Maintain accurate records, organized files, and updated design archives for all projects.

Stay curious and engaged, keeping up with market trends, emerging design innovations, and industry standards.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in book publishing design or a related creative field.

An exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong typography and design and proven expertise in art direction.

High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and strong understanding of bookmaking and printing processes including advanced printing specs.

Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Strategic problem-solving skills, balancing creative vision with budget, timeline, and business goals.

Ability to be deeply collaborative, ensuring alignment across editorial, marketing, and production teams.

Be coachable and always learning, staying engaged with evolving design trends and innovations.

Compensation: Exempt salaried position with a range of $70,000 - $80,000. Salary based on a thorough evaluation of job‑related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education.

Location: Hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin. This role includes some travel with occasional meetings at the home office in Naperville, IL.

Benefits: Full‑time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, medical/prescription drug insurance, dental, vision, health care, dependent care, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k), short and long‑term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and generous paid time off.

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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