Designer/ Senior Designer, Templar Books

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Job title: Designer/Senior Designer, Templar Books
Reports to: Art Director, Templar Books
Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London
Working pattern: Full-time. Flexible remote working up to three days per week
Imprint: Templar Books
Department: Design
Salary range: Depending on experience
General Summary
Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative designer or senior designer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in children's book design and to contribute to the development of the Templar list. Reporting to the art director, you will design commercial and market-leading picture books, board books and novelty books, nurturing and inspiring both established and upcoming illustrators and creators to deliver their best work.
Founded in 1978, Templar publishes original, illustrated children's books designed to inspire curious minds. From vibrant board and novelty books to high-end, commercial picture books and non-fiction for the primary school age range, Templar creates innovative books for all readers. We have a reputation for cleverly conceived concept publishing with an emphasis on paper innovation, stylish design and contemporary illustration for an international audience. Our award-winning picture book list includes Tom Gauld's The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess, John Kane's I Say OOH You Say AAH and Jonny Duddle's The Pirate Next Door among many others.
Essential Responsibilities
Find and nurture new illustrator talent for the picture book and preschool list, as well as building upon previous successes and author/illustrator partnerships.
Brief, art direct and create book layouts with strong, distinctive design and fresh, striking typography with market-leading covers.
To be a key part of the creative team in brainstorming and developing new ideas, with a particular focus on the preschool and picture book lists.
Negotiating with and commissioning illustrators, either directly or via agents.
Project-managing and collaborating with production and editorial colleagues to build artwork schedules as agreed with illustrators and freelance designers, with close consideration for the P&L, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in a timely manner.
Financial responsibility for the design aspect of own titles, including consulting on P&Ls and raising contracts.
Making sure all files are created to the technical specification and design quality required during all stages - final files, plotters and advance stages.
Managing 3rd-party contributors, including packagers and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.
Qualifications and Experience
Excellent technical skills in key software (Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud).
Experience managing illustrators, freelance designers and agents. Experience of managing an in-house designer will be advantageous.
Experience of negotiating, commissioning and contracting illustrators, either directly or via agents.
In addition to being a fantastic designer, you will have excellent organisational skills, experience with people management, the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines and liaise closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
At least 5 years' experience in children's books, with the ability to demonstrate creative flair in designing market leading covers and interiors - specifically for picture books and preschool titles.
A positive team player with a pro-active approach.
A clear communicator, capable of working effectively with various teams and functions across the business.
A passion for children's books with expertise in picture books and novelty book design/illustration.
Please include a portfolio PDF and covering letter when you apply.
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