Studio Design Lead — Workflow & Production

Pan Macmillan Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned publishing company in London is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee design workflows and lead a creative team. The successful candidate will manage cover design processes for both Adult and Children's imprints, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Essential skills include expertise in the book design lifecycle, strong communication, and hands-on design experience. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary with benefits, including flexible working hours and generous leave policies.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

75% off all company books

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the end-to-end book design lifecycle.
• Hands-on design experience for expert technical guidance.
• Exceptional communication skills and building trust with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the workflow across the entire Design team.
• Lead and mentor a talented team of artworkers.
• Create, correct and adjust artwork for print.

Skills

Workflow expertise

Design fluency

Integrity

Solutions-oriented

Curiosity

Community

Systems knowledge

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Biblio

Google software

Job description

A renowned publishing company in London is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee design workflows and lead a creative team. The successful candidate will manage cover design processes for both Adult and Children's imprints, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Essential skills include expertise in the book design lifecycle, strong communication, and hands-on design experience. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary with benefits, including flexible working hours and generous leave policies.