Andrews McMeel Universal · 15 hours ago
Creative Director, Quirk Books Imprint
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
10+ years expAndrews McMeel Universal is a publishing company, and they are seeking a Creative Director to oversee and drive the visual identity of their Quirk Books Imprint. This role involves collaborating with designers, freelancers, marketers, and authors to ensure that each design element reflects the unique titles while maintaining the overall vision of the Quirk brand.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and drive the visual identity of Quirk and each of its books
Provide meaningful input on design direction and specs during project acquisition
Design covers and interiors of 10-15 titles a year across genres
Translate editorial goals for each project into visual execution through design development and art direction
Work closely with all departments to schedule and monitor all design work
Manage and art direct contributions from internal or external teams of illustrators, photographers, and designers as needed
Coordinate and oversee weekly cover meetings with editors, designers, and key stakeholders
Lead design meetings each week including individual check-ins, Show and Tell, and other meetings as needed
Review proofs and provide sign off on visual elements before final print production
Oversee usage and cross-departmental integration in Asana, or equivalent system
Collaborate with marketing to align visual content across media
Coordinate broader design projects that strengthen the design direction of the Quirk brand
Maintain the visual style guide and brand identity
Track and manage the design department’s contribution to company-wide goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent experience
Experience as a leader in a fast-paced environment
10+ years' experience in design and graphic design management for a corporation or agency
Apple computer, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Acrobat Pro (Microsoft- Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good communication skills
Comfortable balancing artistic judgment with commercial strategy
A sense of humor—and a love for the playful and unexpected
Curious about trends in entertainment, art, media, and culture
Skilled at balancing big ideas with practical execution
Excellent design, Photoshop and typography skills
Work experience in design and production that showcases the ability to visually communicate to a specific audience
Ability to adapt to authors or licensors' needs and requests and willingness to be flexible and collaborate with others
Proven ability to proactively prioritize a multitude of complex assignments effectively and to meet or beat tight deadlines consistently
Project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and time management
The ability to work well with co-workers, outside venders, and authors and licensors
Quickly create solutions for design, production, and communication issues
Be efficient with communicating ideas and concepts. Plus, the ability to present in front of groups
Well versed with Apple computer, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Acrobat Pro (Microsoft- Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of print production and the ability to trouble shoot production issues
Company
Andrews McMeel Universal
Andrews McMeel Universal offers content to print online and on mobile platforms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andy Sareyan
President and CEO
Kirsty Melville
President and CEO
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