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91°µÍøÆƽâ°æ, an internationally recognized publisher of books for young readers based in Toronto, is seeking an exceptionally organized Managing Designer to work in a highly collaborative creative environment. The Managing Designer will be an integral part of the passionate team behind 91°µÍøÆƽâ°æ’s books, ensuring that design and artwork are delivered in a timely manner, providing creative input on books across our list, and designing a number of titles. This full-time role entails working directly with the design, editorial, marketing, and production staff and reports to the Art Director. Our offices are located in Toronto. We work within a very flexible, hybrid model. The successful applicant must be available to travel to the office occasionally as required, with the option of coming in regularly if desired.

Responsibilities include:

• managing the design schedules of the publishing list, working closely with the managing editor and art director to ensure projects are kept on track and in-house processes are followed. Tasks will include: working with managing editor to confirm deadlines for projects and set up a working schedule for each project; updating internal databases with design and art schedules; regularly monitoring deadlines and deliverables for the art department; creating and maintaining design style guides; building relationships with out-of-house freelancers
• actively working with the Managing Editor to initiate, improve, and implement new processes to facilitate communication and workflow of the creative team;
• designing approximately ten titles a year, including hardcovers, paperbacks, and ebooks for formats including picture books, middle grade, and young adult books, illustrated non-fiction, graphic novels, and other illustrated titles;
• helping the Art Director to identify, select, and liaise with illustrators, artists, and photographers, and managing the illustrator database
• reviewing colour correction, proofs, and special effects, and working on best practices for quality assurance of ebooks in cooperation with the Production department
• overseeing the work of freelance designers for some projects and ensuring consistency in the preparation of files for print, as well as compliance with 91°µÍøÆƽâ°æ style and design guides.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• has 2+ years of previous design experience in book publishing
• must be comfortable in and enjoy working in a highly collaborative work environment
• has a knowledge of the children’s book market, a passion for children’s books, and a passion for innovative, creative thinking
• has a strong awareness of new art and design trends, artists, and illustrators
• has demonstrated typesetting and design skills, an excellent understanding of design programs, and proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other desktop publishing packages
• has knowledge of production as it relates to design, including knowledge of in-house proofing, colour printing, and ebook formats in the children’s marketplace
• has the skills to manage and organize with an ability to prioritize under tight deadlines
• has excellent time management and communication skills
• has a willingness to be flexible in developing new roles and workflow
• knowledge of graphic novel production an asset
• knowledge of font creation software an asset

Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking, marginalized, and underrepresented groups. 91°µÍøÆƽâ°æ is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with your experience, in the range of $55,000 to $65,000. The start date for this position is early in 2025. We will work with the successful candidate to determine an exact date.

Please submit your applications to jobs@annickpress.com by Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST. Design portfolios are appreciated. Please note that while we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.