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Associate Art Director, Licensed Entertainment

ABRAMS, New York, New York, us, 10261

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$80,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr If you're looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and childrens literature. Were looking for an

Associate Art Director, Adult Books

to join our team. The candidate will work closely with the Creative Director to provide leadership and assist in the design and art direction of Abrams books, primarily in the Entertainment category (recent Entertainment titles include: The Art of Star Wars, The Wes Anderson Collection , and Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse ). Bring vision as well as day-to-day management and mentoring skills to both in-house and freelance designers. Use passion, experience, design expertise, and marketplace knowledge to create engaging and dynamic solutions.

What Youd Be Doing

Provide art direction, design for book covers and interior layouts across all adult book categories with a focus on entertainment. Ensure that all visual elements align with the editorial vision and market positioning. Develop and present creative concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and revisions into the design process. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently. Stay abreast of design trends, industry developments, and production effects to keep the creative output fresh and relevant. Supervise and provide guidance, feedback, and support to in-house designers and freelancers to ensure design quality and consistency across projects. Work with the production team and printers to ensure high-quality printed materials by providing packaged, print-ready files, reviewing proofs, overseeing color correction and retouching as needed. Work closely with editorial and production teams to ensure projects maintain their schedules and meet high-quality standards throughout the process Maintain and evolve the companys visual style guide and ensure brand consistency across all projects.

Were Looking For Someone Who Has

Preferred BFA in Graphic Design 5+ years of professional experience is required, including 12 years within the publishing industry. Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, and an excellent understanding of typography, layout, photo editing and visual storytelling. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience with print production processes, including preparation of print-ready files, file management, and working with printers. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once. Experience with licensed publishing is a plus

This position is based out of the NYC office, working in the office 3 days per week.

The base salary range for this position is ($78,000 - $88,000) per year. The final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer

Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays. Company-paid time off during Christmas week. Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability. Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance. Paid time off and professional development opportunities.

About ABRAMS

Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categoriesincluding art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular cultureas well as award-winning childrens and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.

Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.

ABRAMS proudly distributes books for an esteemed group of publishers, including Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse dition, ditions de La Martinire, Editions BPI, Enchanted Lion Books, Familius, Getty Publications, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, Red Comet Press, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Skittledog, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusionboth in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in childrens publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If youre inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at

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