Art Director Job at ASSOULINE, New York, NY

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  • ASSOULINE
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline brought the illustrated book market to life with products that were modern and creative. Today, the luxury book market has become an indispensable tool for luxury brands. Beyond "beautiful books" Assouline is invested in the promotion of culture. It has created the "first brand of luxury culture" by opening boutiques where one can discover a world of good tase, excitement and intellect, a place where "culture can be acquired" within a luxurious environment. One can purchase complete book collections as well as objects that belong in contemporary libraries such as perfumed candled and "cabinets of curiosities."

Assouline is the first luxury brand in the world that uses books as a medium. For the past fifteen years, Assouline Publishing has created fine illustrated books dedicated to fashion, photography, art and design. Renowned for our highly original graphic concept, Assouline books are works of art that capture culture and bring it to life. The spirit and savior faire of these works have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic, and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable. Today, Assouline publications', special editions, and gift items can be found around the globe.

We are seeking an Art Director to join its creative team. The candidate selected for this position will work directly with Creative Director alongside art directors and designers in the publisher's design studio all whole earning experience in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Candidates should have excellent communication, multi-tasking, and creative conceptualization skills. They should be adept at working in a fast-paced, deadlin

Responsibilities:

  • Reproting to Creative Director, an Art Director is responsible for approximately 20 luxury book projects per year
  • Work with Creative Director, Editors, and Publishers from concept stage to finish
  • Set up templates, design layouts, route materials within deadlines, gather files for the printer.
  • Instruct designers to execute the ideas
  • Direct in-house photo/video shoots
  • Conduct art/image research
  • Prepare files for reprints
  • Liaise with outside departments, including Editorial, Communications, and Production
  • Take an active role in understanding book production processes and issues
  • Archive complete files on a server for reprint updates
  • Attend weekly status meetings

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7+ years of print experience, with prior experience in the luxury industry a plus
  • In-depth knowledge of offset print production
  • Excellent sense of aesthetic design and a keen eye for typography, visual hierarchy, composition
  • Meticulous attention to detail and an ongoing commitment to achieving high-quality results
  • Clear and effective communication skills in articulating design concepts and rationales
  • Excellent organization skills, a natural collaborator, but can work well independently
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task, meeting various deadlines at once
  • Excellent knowledge of Max OS and Adobe Creative Suite applications: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Assouline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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