Art Director

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline brought the illustrated book market to life with products that were modern and creative. Today, the luxury book market has become an indispensable tool for luxury brands. Beyond "beautiful books" Assouline is invested in the promotion of culture. It has created the "first brand of luxury culture" by opening boutiques where one can discover a world of good tase, excitement and intellect, a place where "culture can be acquired" within a luxurious environment. One can purchase complete book collections as well as objects that belong in contemporary libraries such as perfumed candled and "cabinets of curiosities."Assouline is the first luxury brand in the world that uses books as a medium. For the past fifteen years, Assouline Publishing has created fine illustrated books dedicated to fashion, photography, art and design. Renowned for our highly original graphic concept, Assouline books are works of art that capture culture and bring it to life. The spirit and savior faire of these works have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic, and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable. Today, Assouline publications', special editions, and gift items can be found around the globe.We are seeking an Art Director to join its creative team. The candidate selected for this position will work directly with Creative Director alongside art directors and designers in the publisher's design studio all whole earning experience in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Candidates should have excellent communication, multi-tasking, and creative conceptualization skills. They should be adept at working in a fast-paced, deadlinResponsibilities:Reproting to Creative Director, an Art Director is responsible for approximately 20 luxury book projects per yearWork with Creative Director, Editors, and Publishers from concept stage to finishSet up templates, design layouts, route materials within deadlines, gather files for the printer.Instruct designers to execute the ideasDirect in-house photo/video shootsConduct art/image researchPrepare files for reprintsLiaise with outside departments, including Editorial, Communications, and ProductionTake an active role in understanding book production processes and issuesArchive complete files on a server for reprint updatesAttend weekly status meetingsQualifications:Minimum 7+ years of print experience, with prior experience in the luxury industry a plusIn-depth knowledge of offset print productionExcellent sense of aesthetic design and a keen eye for typography, visual hierarchy, compositionMeticulous attention to detail and an ongoing commitment to achieving high-quality resultsClear and effective communication skills in articulating design concepts and rationalesExcellent organization skills, a natural collaborator, but can work well independentlyAbility to prioritize and multi-task, meeting various deadlines at onceExcellent knowledge of Max OS and Adobe Creative Suite applications: InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorAssouline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-05-22