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    4. Designer (Big Picture Press) London 2023
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    Are you passionate about illustration and design? Are you currently a junior or midweight designer and looking for your next creative challenge in publishing? Are you keen to establish yourself as a designer for some of the most beautiful non-fiction books on the market? Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative Designer to join the Big Picture Press team.

    Role Description

    Big Picture Press books are created by, and made for, the incurably curious. Since launching in 2013 with the publication of the Mizielinski’s Maps and Katie Scott’s Animalium, it has made an indelible mark on the non-fiction market with its boutique range of illustrated gift books. Focusing on extraordinary visual presentation, Big Picture Press collaborates with internationally renowned artists such as Chris Wormell, Sarah Maycock and Emma Carlisle to create visually inspiring books for readers of all ages around the world.

    Reporting into the imprint head, your role would be to project manage and creatively guide the creation of books, making sure all books are produced to an exceptional design quality and to the technical specifications required, as well as on schedule. As part of a supportive and friendly team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the programme through new ideas and acquisitions. This is a fantastic creative opportunity for someone looking to further their career in illustrated book design.

    We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good knowledge of the non-fiction market, demonstrate exceptional design and typography skills, and have an eye for the very best talent in illustration. The Big Picture Press list comprises of picture books, non-fiction and gift titles, so an understanding of different age ranges and formats is necessary. Knowledge of the graphic novel market and merchandising would also be of interest.

    Essential Job Responsibilities

    • Creatively guide and coordinate the books in line with creative briefs, making sure all files are directed through the correct design approval workflow.
    • Research, brief and layout a wide range of books across different formats to make the best product possible.
    • Make sure all files are to the technical accuracy required and to the design quality expected during all stages – final files, plotter and advance stages.
    • Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, showing awareness of marketplace and trends.
    • Project-manage books in partnership with Editorial and Production, making sure key milestones are kept to and final files are supplied on time.
    • Liaise and manage 3rd-party contributors, including packagers, illustrators and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.
    • Problem-solve and/or escalate problems in the correct manner and in good time to allow schedules to be hit.