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We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Studio Manager to join our fast-paced, creative team. The successful candidate will be adept at multitasking and possess excellent project-management skills. A key requirement is the confidence to proactively develop and implement efficient workflow processes across the entire design team. The Art & Design department is a highly creative, collaborative and vibrant team, central to the publishing process of every title. We are responsible for the development of cover solutions across all genres, working closely with other in-house teams from initial cover brief to final print-ready artwork. This involves sourcing, commissioning and developing design work, illustration and photography, as well as creating artwork ourselves. We pride ourselves on being forward-thinking – constantly looking for new ideas and processes – and we thrive in our role at the core of each title’s publication. As Studio Manager, you will be the central point of contact for all Pan Macmillan Adult imprints and select Macmillan Children’s Books imprints, managing the cover design and overseeing subsequent production and delivery. A core responsibility is to manage the workflow of our in-house designers, freelancers and a small team of artworkers, ensuring all covers are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and oversee the workflow across the entire Design team
Lead and mentor a talented team of artworkers while cultivating an inclusive, innovative and creative culture
Innovate and implement new processes to improve team efficiency
Set priorities and ensure adherence to the Critical Path
Create, correct and adjust artwork for print
Negotiate and resolve technical print issues with the Production team
Manage freelance resources and contracts
Maintain a high level of accuracy for design data, schedules (Biblio), budgets and invoices, ensuring invoices are paid on time
Handle all reprint and third-party rights requests
Manage core Art meetings and create agendas and minutes as required
Input data into Biblio and generate reports when needed
Requirements:
Workflow expertise: A deep understanding of the end-to-end book design lifecycle, with the ability to navigate a project from initial concept to physical product
Design fluency: Hands-on design experience, ensuring you are able to provide expert technical guidance and maintain high standards
Integrity: Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at every level of the business
Solutions-oriented: A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify bottlenecks and resolve them before they impact the studio
Curiosity: A future-focused mindset, with a commitment to embracing new technologies and evolving studio practices for the digital age
Community: The ability to act as a bridge between creative and commercial teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed
Systems knowledge: Adobe Creative Suite, Biblio and Google software
What we offer:
28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Discounted private medical insurance
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)