Artworker

We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.

John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

Reporting into the Picture & Studio Manager, the Artworker supports the smooth running of the Art Dept and the delivery of John Murray Press's design work. Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the creative and production teams to prepare artwork for circulation and press
• Laying out approved visuals and copy, setting up finishes and circulating them to stakeholders
• Adapting existing artwork and copy to alternative layouts and/or formats
• Taking in corrections, adjusting the design and finishes as needed.
• Ensuring files and images meet print standards, such as colour, typography and finish layers (for foil, embossing, spot UV, etc.)
• Checking files from external designers to ensure they meet the required standards
• Ensuring artwork is consistent, accurate and follows any style or series guidelines
• Setting up, managing and archiving accurate artwork files
• Carrying out proof checking prior to print
• Managing multiple projects, keeping on top of company priorities and adjusting task lists as needed.
• Updating in-house trackers and databases to ensure the status of covers is always accurate and the studio manager has an up-to-date overview

This role is for someone with excellent attention to detail, a passion for books and strong time management skills looking to progress and build their skills across a broad range of genres, in a stimulating, fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with the following skills:

• knowledge of the whole Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat and programs like Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• strong layout and typographical skills and knowledge of fonts
• confidence working on a Mac
• skills in archiving images and artwork
• communication skills to engage with colleagues at every level as well as out-of-house freelancers
• time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• problem-solving skills and the ability to know when to ask for help
• a methodical approach to work and meticulous attention to detail
• the ability to take instructions and follow direction from other professionals such as designers.
• Customer focus
• Adaptability

In your application, please submit your CV and a Portfolio of recent relevant work (which is in the cover letter section)

Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:

• 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension schemes
• Rent deposit loans
• 2 community days per year
• Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
• Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wide-ranging training library
• Development programmes (including mentoring)
• Up to 70% off book purchases
• A charity bookshelf
• 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks
• Season ticket loans
• And much more!

The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org