Employment at ABRAMS
Abrams seeks talented professionals with strong communication skills who can work effectively with others. Our professional positions range from editorial, graphic design, sales, marketing and publicity to finance and information technology.
To apply
for a position at ABRAMS, please forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@abramsbooks.com
Current openings at Abrams will also be listed on the following web sites: www.mediabistro.com or www.publishersmarketplace.com
Book Designer
Description: ABRAMS is seeking a talented book
designer who will be responsible for designing books, jackets and covers within
the art department for an illustrated book publisher publishing 150 books
annually. Responsibilities include designing 8 titles per season and 8
jackets/covers per season; creating and uploading materials required by sales
and marketing including blads, sales spreads, presentation and catalog
materials.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree;
5+ years' experience in illustrated book design; experience designing cookbooks
and trade books a plus; strong understanding of the production (pre-press) and
printing process; strong communication and collaboration/teamwork skills. Proficiency
with InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
Art Director – Adult ListABRAMS is seeking a talented individual to provide creative leadership and oversee the art direction of the ABRAMS adult list. We are seeking an individual to provide vision as well as day-to-day management and mentoring skills to both in-house and freelance designers and who will use his/her passion, experience and design expertise to hone the aesthetic of individual books as well as the adult list overall. Individual will work closely with the marketing department to oversee the creation of smart, elegant and effective sales, marketing and publicity materials.
Essential functions include managing, supporting and driving the design process for all ABRAMS adult titles; supervising in-house department, including staff designers and design management team, whose responsibilities include oversight of schedules, file compliance, digital archiving, etc.; scout, hire and art direct freelance designers; oversee design of sales, publicity and marketing materials including iBlads, banner ads, sell sheets; etc.; maintain department budget.
Qualifications include a minimum of 10 years' design experience in illustrated book publishing; capacity to art direct books and covers on a broad range of subjects and a wide range of styles including cooking, craft, design, photography, art, popular culture, and humor; ability to adapt individual book design to a range of sales and marketing materials while maintaining brand identity; desire and ability to work collaboratively, respectfully and enthusiastically. Proficiency with current Adobe Design Suite (inDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Sufficient knowledge of manufacturing and production process to create innovative packaging where appropriate.
Director of Production
ABRAMS is seeking a Director of Production, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal customers, who will be responsible for overseeing the production and manufacture of all ABRAMS books and products including a front list of approximately 200+ titles per year; reprints; calendars and special sales.
Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting and overseeing the production department to provide timely and accurate handling of all elements of book production/manufacturing from files to shipping to insure on-time and on-budget delivery of ABRAMS books including project planning, vendor management, managing paperwork (scheduling, transmittals, estimates, purchase orders, shipping instructions),and quality control (color corrections of proofs, press checks).
Strategic responsibilities include identifying opportunities in time and cost reduction in the proofing process through digital and soft proofs and paperless workflow; working with digital assets and publishing technology by supporting time, training and data entry for eBook, participating in progress/process committees, ensuring vendor compliance and improved service on file preparation and delivery; and reducing inventory replenish schedules by working with suppliers and ABRAMS staff to explore domestic production, stocking programs and reprint planning.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree; 15 years' work experience in trade books; extensive experience in: file preparation, pre-press systems, eBook and PBook workflow; working with domestic and foreign suppliers on condensed schedules; compliance with CPSIA, Licensor Agreements and Environmental Law. Strong analytical skills and cost analysis proficiency.
Intern – Publicity (unpaid, college course credit only)
ABRAMS is seeking a summer intern to support the publicity department with the Spring & Fall 2012 season. The duties of the intern will include office support tasks such as photo-copying, data entry, and mailings, as well as helping set up department meetings. The intern will also have the opportunity to assist with the promotion of our titles including write press releases, help compile press lists, and learn about different aspects of book publishing and publicity by working directly in the field. Internship is from June to August, 5 days a week, 7 hours a day.
Qualifications include proficiency in Mac and PC; PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills recommended. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Design software knowledge a plus.
Send resume and cover letter, indicating how this assignment will compliment current school curriculum, to jobs@abramsbooks.com
Send resume and cover letter, stating interest in children’s literature and the publishing field and indicate how this assignment will compliment current school curriculum, to jobs@abramsbooks.com