Creative Director
Marvel Entertainment
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/30/2018 10:49:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
• Oversees design and production of large and diverse adult and children's licensed publishing list.
• Works with licensees, agents and artists regarding proposed contract terms as designated by the Director, Licensed Publishing and Publisher.
• Coordinates with the SVP, Operations on schedules and the VP, Production in order to meet deadlines in a cost and time efficient way.
• Manages and/or designs covers or packaging for assigned titles when appropriate.
• Negotiates cost and timing with the writer and artist's representatives for the best product within budget and timeframe under the SVP, Operations direction.
• Hires and supervises freelance designers and illustrators as needed.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Third Party Editors to insure timely execution and follow-through from manuscript to bound books.
• Establishes regular routing procedures for review of interior design and illustration by SVP, Production and Editors.
• Exercises fiscal responsibility in managing design and production of company published titles.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years experience as an Editor/Art Director in interior and cover design for trade books.
• Experience managing, negotiating, and maintaining proper image usage rights.
• Must have practical experience working with Royalty based illustrator contracts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, Acrobat) with competent knowledge of their application in book design and production.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• All applicants must possess a strong attention to detail and have proven abilities to problem solve.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
Required Education
4-year college degree preferably in Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience.
This position is with Marvel Worldwide, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Marvel Entertainment.
Marvel Worldwide, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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