DK: Art Director - DK Licensing

Art Director is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: DK

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Other

Job Description:

DK is the world’s leading illustrated non-fiction publisher and we just celebrated our most successful year in our 49 year history. DK Licensing works with the biggest entertainment brands in the world to create bestselling books for devoted fans. We are looking for an ambitious Art Director to drive publishing excellence across our four distinct non-fiction lists.

Responsibilities:

• Develop world-class book covers and interior styling, with excellent knowledge of how to elevate books with innovative finishes and packages
• Have a deep understanding of the illustrated non-fiction book market globally and how to apply cutting-edge design ideas to licensed publishing
• Manage two teams of experienced designers across both adult and children’s lists
• Confidently pitch to internal and external stakeholders, including licensors in the UK, US and internationally, and have the ability to bring people on board with new ideas and design directions
• Demonstrate inspired creative vision
• Have a trusted network of freelance talent who can execute your vision to the highest standard
• Be experienced in prioritising resource allocations across complex design projects in collaboration with Design Managers
• Work closely with our production team to ensure quality control and build on our strong production values
• Understand the needs of our teams in the US, Spain, Germany and other international markets to create compelling designs that appeal worldwide

Requirements:

• Clear vision for the best licensed book design
• Submission of CV, Cover Letter, and Portfolio of recent publishing

Benefits:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Summer hours
• Tree planting for every new employee

Additional Information:

• DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office
• The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade

About the Company:

We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. We are the world’s leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

Company Information:

• Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited
• Country: United Kingdom
• State/Region: London
• City: London
• Postal Code: SW11 7BW
• Job ID: 265999

Date and Location:

• Date: 17 Nov 2023
• Location: London, LND, GB, SW11 7BW