Design & Lifestyle Editor (m / f / d)

Sécheron Hasler Group; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading publishing company in Italy is looking for an experienced Editor to develop and manage multilingual book projects in design, lifestyle, and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, negotiation skills, and a Master's degree. This role offers a creative international environment, flexible working hours, and the opportunity for partial remote work. Candidates are encouraged to submit their relevant publications with their application.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Partial remote work

Creative international work environment

Competenze

• Several years of professional experience as an editor for design, lifestyle, and architecture topics.
• In-depth expertise in clearing text and image rights and copyright.
• Strong affinity for text and confident stylistic judgment in editorial work.

Mansioni

• Develop new titles focusing on design, lifestyle, and architecture.
• Independently manage multilingual book projects from concept to print.
• Collaborate closely with authors, translators, and editors to ensure project success.

Conoscenze

Editorial expertise

Communication skills in English

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Master’s degree in humanities, design, or architecture

Strumenti

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Descrizione del lavoro

• Develop new titles with a focus on design, lifestyle & architecture
• Independently manage multilingual book projects from concept to print, including budgeting and scheduling
• Collaborate closely with authors, translators, freelancers, and editors worldwide, as well as international institutions and image agencies
• Handle image sourcing and clearance of text, image, artist, and photographer rights
• Proofread and edit texts to ensure accuracy and stylistic quality
• Coordinate internally with design, production, press, and sales departments
• Support the Editorial Director with projects and administrative tasks

Your profile

We are seeking an experienced, self‑driven Editor with a strong track record in developing and publishing successful titles within the fields of design, lifestyle, and architecture. The ideal candidate brings proven editorial expertise, an eye for compelling content, and a portfolio of published works that demonstrate both creative vision and strong audience understanding.

• Several years of professional experience as an editor for design, lifestyle, and architecture topics, ideally in the field of illustrated books
• Master’s degree in a humanities discipline, design and architecture or a comparable field
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• In-depth expertise in clearing text and image rights as well as copyright
• Strong affinity for text and confident stylistic judgment in editorial work
• Keen visual sense for image and text composition
• Extensive international network within publishing and the design/lifestyle sector
• Negotiation skills and a confident, professional demeanor
• Flexibility, resilience, and a solution‑oriented approach to teamwork
• International experience and intercultural competence
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign

Please include a list of your relevant publications with your application.

We offer

• A creative, international work environment with diverse responsibilities in a dynamic, steadily growing family‑owned company
• An open corporate culture with flat hierarchies and fast decision‑making processes
• Flexible working hours and the option for partial remote work
• Daily exposure to high quality, exclusive imagery on a wide range of subjects