Senior Publications Designer

Role Purpose: To take full responsibility of conceptualising, designing and producing a wide range of publications (booklets, exhibition catalogues, monographs, children’s stories etc.) ensuring highest design, creativity and production standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Design.

• Deliver publication design projects from concept to execution
• Develop unique creative designs that meet design briefs
• Demonstrate mastery in design fundamentals: typography, composition, colour, hierarchy and balance
• Take ownership of projects assigned and present/pitch finalized ideas and concepts to relevant stakeholders in a creative manner
• Take feedback and provide creative solutions for design problems
• Develop production scopes of work
• Design publications in multiple languages
• Assist in photo shoots and printing production to ensure that outcome meets requirements.
• Prepare files for production and liaise with the printers/publishers

2.Management.

• Plan, organise and prioritise workload in order to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and be flexible to challenges
• Work collaboratively with the design team and with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with editors to implement editorial requirements.
• Organise files for accurate version control.

3.Quality control.

• Ensure final production quality and accurate delivery of concepts.
• Take responsibility of colour proofing to ensure highest reproduction standards
• Attend press checks if needed
• Research production techniques and materials
• Work creatively within brand guidelines

4.Communication.

• Develop presentation and pitch finalized ideas and concepts in a creative manner.
• Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders effectively to ensure workflow and quality.

• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Critical thinker who is able to question and challenge briefs and solve design problems creatively.
• Knowledge of printing and pre-press processes, paper types and book production techniques and materials
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated.
• Curious and passionate about book design, with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Proactive problem-solving proficiency, and collaborative approach, with ability to work on a wide variety of projects and subjects.
• Advanced organisational skills.
• High quality portfolio of work demonstrating concept driven designs with well-crafted executions.
• Experience working within a creative team environment
• Previous experience in working within a museum, art institution, and/or book publishing is desirable
• Experience in colour proofing.
• Experience in book production and press checks.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design with focus on publication design.
• 6Years Experienced.