Artworker, Production Design, Academic & Professional Division

Job title:

Artworker, Production Design, Academic & Professional Division

Company

Bloomsbury Publishing

Job description

The Vacancy:We are looking for an Artworker to join our busy Academic and Professional Division, which publishes across a range of subjects including Philosophy, Education, Theology, Linguistics, History, Law, Drama, Film and Media, and Fashion.This would be an excellent job for someone with artworking skills, keen to enter the book publishing industry within the design environment.The role:

• correct and convert existing cover files and generate final cover artwork (using Adobe CS) for reprints, eBooks and our print-on-demand programme
• liaise with editorial and production colleagues, and external suppliers on cover updates, proofs, and schedules
• ensure company systems are kept up-to-date with cover data, files and status
• assist the designers with artworking tasks on new titles

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• proven technical expertise (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• excellent organizational and time-management skills
• the ability to process a large volume of work quickly and accurately
• a keen eye for detail

Additional information:The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and ThursdaysAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role and also attach samples of your artworking or design work or a link to your portfolio.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applicationsBloomsbury Benefits:As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern:

• Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Holidays:

• 25 days holiday
• 3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Other Benefits:

• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
• Work Anywhere Fortnight – For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share Save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• In-house Doctor
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing ResourcesFor additional benefits see below:Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Company:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names. Read Our Story for how it all began.Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.

Expected salary

£27000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:21:17 GMT

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