Design & Lifestyle Editor (m / f / d)

• 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