Artworker

• Produce quality artwork: Create, correct, and adjust high-quality artwork for print, ensuring technical and visual consistency across all adult imprints and select children’s imprints
• Technical collaboration: Resolve technical print issues by acting as a clear link between the Design and Production teams, including direct liaison with external printers to coordinate complex details like spot colours, foils, and embossing
• Cross-departmental teamwork: Collaborate closely with Editorial to provide artwork for review and approval, and coordinate with Production and Editorial on Critical Path timelines, proofing, corrections, and asset retrieval
• Support commercial teams: Supply Sales, Marketing, and Rights teams with necessary visual assets, sales materials, professional-grade mock-ups, highly finished visuals, and dummies for presentations
• Manage data: Handle data entry and reporting within the Biblio system to ensure accurate publishing information and support Critical Path control
• Improve how we work: Actively engage with new tools and workflows to improve team efficiency and innovation

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) with the ability to take a design seamlessly from concept to print-ready artwork
• Proven artwork experience within a book publishing environment, demonstrating a solid understanding of book design and print-production processes
• A methodical approach to file management, proofing, and asset retrieval while managing multiple projects to meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across different internal teams (Design, Production, Editorial, and Sales)
• Comfortable working with workflow systems and tools, specifically Google Workspace and publishing management systems (ideally Biblio)
• An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring that our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve
• A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment
• A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives and new digital tools
• A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes

Prior experience directly liaising with external printers regarding complex finishes

• 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance or health cash plan
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced family pay and leave
• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
• Season ticket loan/advance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
• Christmas club savings
• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch