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Art Book Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Art Director

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages ... Gives constructive feedback to designers working on layouts. Keeps the FOB pages flowing in order ...

Art Director

New York, NY ยท On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages ... Gives constructive feedback to designers working on layouts. Keeps the FOB pages flowing in order ...

$70K/yr

The Senior Designer will work directly with the Art Director and Associate Creative Director and be ... Candidates must have an excellent portfolio which includes book covers and interiors as well as ...

Art Director New New York, NY

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$124K - $141K/yr

... Book Review and Food. We are looking for an art director to join our team in the NYC office. You ... Excellent collaboration skills for working with fellow designers, editors, photo editors and other ...

Senior Designer

$56K - $70K/yr

Work collaboratively with editorial, production, and art directors on the development of book ... Professional experience designing and laying out long-form book interiors is required. Education:

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Art Book Designer information

What is an art book designer?

Art Book Designers are creative professionals who specialize in designing the layout, visuals, and overall aesthetic of art books. They collaborate closely with artists, authors, and publishers to ensure that the book's design complements and enhances the artwork and content. Their responsibilities include selecting typography, arranging images, determining color schemes, and preparing files for print or digital publication. Art Book Designers play a crucial role in presenting artwork in a visually compelling and cohesive manner, making the book both beautiful and functional.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an art book designer?

To thrive as an Art Book Designer, you need a strong background in graphic design, typography, and visual storytelling, typically demonstrated through a degree in graphic design or related field and a strong portfolio. Mastery of design software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is essential, along with familiarity with print production processes. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication with artists, editors, and printers are vital soft skills. These skills ensure that the final art book is visually compelling, well-organized, and meets both artistic and publishing standards.

What are the typical collaboration dynamics between an art book designer and other team members during a project?

As an Art Book Designer, you will frequently collaborate with editors, authors, photographers, and printers throughout the design process. Early stages often involve meetings with editors and authors to understand the vision and narrative of the book, followed by close work with photographers or illustrators to select and arrange visuals. You will also coordinate with printers to ensure color accuracy and print quality, and may participate in feedback sessions with marketing teams before finalization. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your role bridges creative and technical aspects to produce a cohesive, visually engaging art book.

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Art Director

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

Hasana, Inc.
Apparel and Accessories Storesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$124K - $130K/yr

Contractor

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Job description

Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season's must-have accessories from the world's top writers and stylists.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP ("TAF").ย Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive workย culture that is conducive to positive results!ย 
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative andย imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, andย genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts onย our organization, its programs, and the community.ย 

Job Description

The Art Director assists in the execution of the artistic vision of the magazine. Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages. Creates detailed sketches of concepts for photo shoots. Clearly articulates photo concepts with FOB photographers and editors. Initiates and organizes FOB pre-arts. Oversees and color corrects art that is ready for hi res. Executes layouts in a timely fashion. Gives constructive feedback to designers working on layouts. ย Keeps the FOB pages flowing in order to meet the revolving closes. ย Researches photos as needed. ย Always ready for a design challenge, designing new pages or reinventing and improving existing layouts.

Qualifications
  • A passion for women's economic opportunities
  • Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
  • Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a weekย for 3 months or a college graduate with 1+ years experience
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment withย competing deadlines and priorities
  • Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
  • Must have solid understanding of studio and location photography, lighting, production, and the printing process
  • Must consistently exhibit sharp design skills
  • Must be highly experienced in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.