Design & Lifestyle Editor (m/w/d)

LivaNova PLC; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A design-focused publishing company in Milan is seeking an experienced editor specializing in design, lifestyle, and architecture. The successful candidate will manage multilingual book projects, from concept to print, and collaborate with global authors and editors. An excellent command of English and a master's degree in a relevant field are required. The role offers a creative environment with flexible working hours and partial remote options.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Option for partial remote work

Creative work environment

Competenze

• Several years of professional experience in editorial work, focused on design and lifestyle topics.
• Strong affinity for text and confident stylistic judgment.
• Extensive international network within publishing.

Mansioni

• Develop new titles focusing on design, lifestyle, and architecture.
• Manage multilingual book projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Proofread and edit texts for accuracy and quality.

Conoscenze

Professional experience as an editor

Excellent communication skills in English

In-depth expertise in clearing rights

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency in InDesign

Formazione

Master’s degree in humanities, design, or architecture

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, editors worldwide, 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.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience as an editor for design, lifestyle, and architecture topics, ideally in illustrated books.
• Master’s degree in a humanities discipline, design, architecture, or a comparable field.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• In-depth expertise in clearing text and image rights and 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.
• 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.

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