Senior Art Director: Luxury Books & Typography

Assouline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury book publisher is looking for a Senior Art Director to lead the design and creative development of luxury illustrated titles. The position requires extensive expertise in book publishing and typography. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of professional experience, a strong portfolio, and exceptional skills in production processes. This is a full-time role based in NYC with a salary range of $120,000–$150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in book publishing and print design.
• Demonstrated portfolio of completed printed books.
• Exceptional aesthetic judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and design of luxury illustrated books.
• Develop sophisticated typographic systems and layouts.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail across typography.
• Participate in client meetings and articulate design concepts.

Skills

Typography expertise

Print production knowledge

Design leadership

Client communication

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Mac OS

Job description

A luxury book publisher is looking for a Senior Art Director to lead the design and creative development of luxury illustrated titles. The position requires extensive expertise in book publishing and typography. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of professional experience, a strong portfolio, and exceptional skills in production processes. This is a full-time role based in NYC with a salary range of $120,000–$150,000 annually.