Senior Designer_

**Job Description:**
THE OPPORTUNITY
Scholastic is seeking a Senior Designer to join the Licensing, Brands & Media Art Department, who can create a wide range of product, including covers, interiors and novelties. Current licenses include Disney Princesses, Lilo & Stitch, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Monster Jam. The candidate should have comprehensive experience designing and managing multiple projects per season.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Design: Responsible for all stages of design and production for 8-10 projects per season. Candidate must be able to concept cover designs, understand novelty formats and stay up to date on brand aesthetics and requirements.
+ Project management: meeting with editors; finding illustrators / artwork / freelance designers; launching projects; manage schedules and deadlines with an understanding of how to prioritize every stage of multiple projects; keeping freelancers on track; responding in a timely manner to requests.
+ Problem solving: Keep editorial and production staffs up to date on any project complications and offer solutions for successful project completion.
+ Excellent communication skills in status and art management meetings; represent projects and team in a professional and skilled manner in art presentation and status meetings.
+ Collaboration: ability to work compatibly with other teams to create product within budget and work in partnership with licensors and vendors.
WHO WE ARE
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .
Some benefits that we offer:
+ Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
+ Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
+ Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
+ Generous Parental Leave Program
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
**Qualifications**
HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)**
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Though not required, experience creating novelties and working with licensed brands preferred.
**Experience and Education:**
**Experience:** 5-7 years design experience in publishing
**Education:** BA in Graphic Design or equivalen
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Job Type:**
Regular
**Job Family Group:**
Art & Graphic Design
**Location Region/State:**
New York
**Compensation Range:**
Annual Salary: 70,000.00 - 78,000.00
**EEO Statement:**
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.