The Opportunity
Bloomsbury Special Interest are looking to recruit an Artworker. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Artworker to work across the numerous Bloomsbury Special Interest Non-fiction imprints, including Sigma (popular science), Green Tree (Health and Wellness), Bloomsbury Sport, Bloomsbury Continuum (Politics, Religion, and Philosophy), Bloomsbury Wildlife, Conway and Reeds (Nautical), Bloomsbury Business and Herbert Press (Craft and Art).
The role
As an Artworker, you’ll play a key role in bringing our titles to life. Using Adobe Creative Suite, you’ll create final artwork for reprints and prepare covers for press across our frontlist titles.
You’ll ensure our internal systems are always up to date with the latest cover data, files and status updates, while also supporting the design team with a variety of artworking tasks on new titles.
This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where you’ll work closely with editors and colleagues across the department. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to channel your passion for visual storytelling into creative projects, including rebranding work and designing back covers.
Some experience in design or artworking within publishing would be a bonus, but it’s not essential. What matters most is that you’re highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple projects at once in a busy environment.
Knowledge, skills and experience
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Highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.
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Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
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Keen eye for detail
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Proactive, independent and able to work to proscribed deadlines and schedules.
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An interest in entering the publishing industry within the design environment
Additional information
The role is a full-time permanent position
Salary per Annum: £27,000
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.
As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.
Please apply with a CV, a portfolio (either pdf or link) and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Thursday 11 June 23:59.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
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hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
Holidays
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25 days holiday
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3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Other Benefits:
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Two paid Personal Wellness Days
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Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
- Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
- Season Ticket Loan
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Share Save Scheme
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AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
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Peppy Health App
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In-house Doctor
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Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing
industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: http://booktradeentrysupport.org
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
Address: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
Email: [email protected]
