Artworker

Job Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an Artworker who has a passion for children’s books and the publishing industry and is innovative and creative with a real flair for design.

JOB OVERVIEW

Working at Make Believe Ideas is an opportunity to be part of an exciting story. The company prides itself on its family culture and we believe we are unique in the world of publishing with creative, innovative formats and our speed to market approach.

Working as part of a team, the ideal candidate will have a proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and will be able to prepare and artwork PDFs to print in line with schedules, using agreed artworking procedures and ensuring deadlines are met.

Duties

• To Artwork books, and all products in line with the MBI guidelines
• Follow a brief and work with other members of the Creative Team on multiple projects simultaneously
• Prepare and artwork PDFs to print in line with schedules, using agreed artworking procedures, ensuring deadlines are met
• Produce page designs using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, ensuring the Design Team’s agreed procedures and styles are adhered to
• Mock up sales and marketing materials to a high standard for new products
• Ensure the timely delivery of print-ready artwork to the Production Team
• Liaise with the Sales and Production Teams, providing creative input and support when required
• Establish consistency across series ranges and extensions, working across teams where required.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Have a passion for children’s books
• Have a real design flair and are innovative and creative, with strong awareness of current trends
• Have an excellent understanding of design principles, such as colour, typography and composition
• Have a high level of creativity and must enjoy working with others and discussing creative ideas
• Must be very organised, motivated, able to work well under pressure, with a high attention to detail and excellent time-management skills
• Will be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Show adaptability across all tasks when required.
• Must be located within easy commutable distance of Berkhamsted

We offer excellent benefits including opportunities for career development in an exciting and supportive environment, opportunity for hybrid working after probation period, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, discounted gym membership, substantial discounts on our books, 20% off hot food served in our on-site café, complimentary massages at our on-site wellness centre, discounts to many high street and online stores and many more.

Please include your portfolio with your application.

This role is based in-house at our studio in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/06/2023