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Do you have a passion for films, TV and all things Disney? Are you searching for an exciting entry-level design opportunity in the publishing industry? Look no further! We’re seeking a dynamic, creative and passionate candidate to join our wonderful Brand Licensing team as a junior designer.

The role

Based in rural Sywell in Northamptonshire, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of children’s fiction titles spanning exciting brands such as Disney, Marvel, CoComelon and more!

This is THE perfect position for a candidate looking to get into the industry and improve upon their existing skills and experience, all while having a great time working with our friendly team on our brilliant books!

Key responsibilities

Creative

  • Creatively guide and coordinate the books in line with the creative briefs, making sure all files are coordinated through the correct design approval workflow for the team.
  • Research, brief, layout, art edit and sign-off on a wide range of books across different formats and novelties to make the best product possible.
  • Work with Licensor assets, adhering to relevant style guides
  • Make sure all files are to the technical accuracy required and to the design quality during all stages – final files, plotter and advance stages.
  • Make sure all Igloo books are produced to house design style and fulfil the in-house creative brief.

Project management

  • Project-manage books in partnership with their ‘publishing partner’ within the allocated team, making sure key milestones are kept to and final files are supplied on time.
  • Project-manage a range of books, of the appropriate number and complexity.
  • Liaise and manage 3rd-party contributors, including packagers, illustrators and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.
  • Liaise with Licensors and use Licensor systems, as appropriate
  • Problem-solve and/or escalate problems in the correct manner and in good time to allow schedules to be hit.
  • All other adhoc duties as assigned

Qualifications and experience

  • Good technical skills on key software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Good people management and project management skills
  • Good problem-solving and communication skills
  • A dynamic, proactive team player