Art Director

Overview

Location: New York City. Role encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some teams may require additional in-office attendance if essential functions require it.
Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design Leadership:

Oversee the creative direction and design of 40+ original and non-fiction titles annually, including book covers and interiors.
Visual Concepts & Market Positioning:

Lead the development of compelling visual concepts for new non-fiction books and series for both Trade and School markets, ensuring strong market positioning and visual impact.
Hands-On Design & Creative Execution:

Lead and contribute directly to the design of select key titles while reviewing and approving all design work. Ensure visual quality, cohesion, and alignment with editorial vision, audience needs, and market requirements.
Freelance & Vendor Leadership:

Hire, art direct, and manage freelance designers, illustrators, and packagers. Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and approvals to ensure work meets creative standards, schedules, and budget expectations.
Project Planning, Budgets & Scheduling:

Develop and manage budgets and timelines for assigned projects. Partner with editorial and production teams to plan workflows, monitor progress, and ensure all deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
Collaboration & Communication:

Collaborate with editorial, production, sales, and marketing teams to align creative execution with publishing goals. Represent design in status meetings, reviews, and presentations, clearly communicating creative intent, project updates, and solutions.
Industry Knowledge & Strategic Growth:

Identify opportunities for business growth and revenue generation through creative services. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors’ offerings, and propose innovative strategies to expand the company’s artistic services and portfolio.
About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is a leading publisher and distributor of children’s books, with a global reach and a mission to support children’s literacy and learning. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with Roth and Traditional options
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 10+ years in the publishing industry; hands-on experience designing non-fiction and novelty books; highly creative; attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure; highly motivated and organized.
Technical: Excellent computer skills in relevant art/design software; experience designing for print and building print-ready files; proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
Experience: 10+ years of children’s publishing focusing on non-fiction is a plus; experience with non-fiction, novelties, and licensed brands is preferred.
Education: BA in Graphic Design or equivalent.
Time Type: Full time. Job Type: Regular. Job Family Group: Art & Graphic Design. Location: New York. Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually.
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, or disability. All personnel actions shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster and related policies apply.

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