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Title: Associate Art Director, Union Square & Co. Location: New York, New York Department: Art Job Description: Union Square & Co. is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and creative Associate Art Director to join our team. As an integral part of our group, this person will carry each project through the design process, including conception, execution, approval, and transmitting files to Production. They should have extensive experience in book cover design and feel comfortable focusing on a range of genres. The Associate Art Director will personally manage 3 designers and will report to the Art Director, Adult Books. Duties include: · Conceptualizes and generates creative and innovative cover designs for UNSQ’s Adult list, including Classics, and select Gift titles · Works closely with the Art Director to maintain the highest quality of design and production standards while keeping on track with deadlines · Manages and advises small group of Senior and Junior level designers · Collaborates closely with editorial team to develop thoughtful, market-appropriate designs · Oversees all stages of preparation including prepress, color correction, setting print-ready files up for special effects, and proof review. · Maintains ongoing communications and schedules with the Editorial and Production departments to ensure timely execution and follow through from manuscript to bound book for all projects · Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when required · Ensures that designs fulfill UNSQ’s high standards, represent the brand in the market, and push the envelope in both concept and execution · Attends weekly status and design meetings · Stays abreast of changes in publishing industry, design trends, and new techniques that will improve the efficiency and creativity Minimum requirements: · 4-year college degree preferably in Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience · Minimum 5-7 years design experience in book publishing · Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat · Extensive experience designing book covers · Experience hiring and overseeing illustrators, negotiating rates, and rights usage · Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print: manufacturing process, proofing, and color correction · Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered for this position. This role is based in our New York office. Employees are expected to work on-site three days per week in accordance with our hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office. The compensation for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. Mission Statement Union Square & Co. publishes books and gift products with a point of view. What distinguishes us is our independent, entrepreneurial spirit. We collaborate with bestselling, award-winning, and debut authors and creatives to publish at the highest quality across categories. We strive to bring you entertainment, discovery, and fun through objects you can cherish.

• Define and champion KOHO's multichannel creative vision across campaigns, product storytelling, content, events, and social and be accountable for business outcomes • Concept and create key pieces yourself when the work demands it, you are a "player/coach" • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary creative team, including art directors, designers, copywriters, and producers • Set the creative standard for all work, providing clear direction and feedback across both art direction and copy • Work with product marketing to translate briefs into powerful creative ideas • Oversee photo and video shoots alongside the Studios team and freelance production crews • Brief and manage freelance talent and agency partners during campaign surges • Help establish creative processes, review cadences, and quality standards as the department scales • Present concepts and creative work to senior stakeholders with clarity and conviction • Build the systems, processes, and review structures that enable high-quality creative output at scale • Oversee external agencies, freelancers, production partners, and photo/video shoots as needed • Set art direction and copy direction for campaigns, brand, web, product, video, events, and social

• Work simultaneously on multiple projects based on current client workload throughout entire design process from initial concept development through final execution. • Create and oversee materials for client campaigns. Liaising with third party vendors as required, and ensuring a default level of professionalism to all output. • Collaborate on creative and production timelines to incorporate 3D design deliverables within the overall project timeline. • Present work internally to team, and substantiate creative decisions, and take feedback and amends in good spirits. • Typical work includes, but is not limited to, iterative concept studies, schematic spatial layouts, 3D renderings, detailed production drawings and elevations, material studies and specifications, design presentation and digital assets. • Must be a team player with drive, dedication and a positive attitude, and an ability to brainstorm, collaborate and take creative direction, working in a fast paced environment. • Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and software to enhance design capabilities.