Art Director

Art Director focuses on quarto children’s books is seeking an experienced and collaborative art director to join the team on a 12‑month maternity cover contract.

Confirmed role details

• Quarto Children’s Books is seeking an experienced and collaborative Art Director to join the team on a 12‑month maternity cover contract.
• From £45,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
• We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home.

Candidate fit

• Leading all visual execution across children’s publishing, setting and maintaining high design standards for covers, interiors, illustration, typography and formats.
• Overseeing design workflows, prioritisation and resource allocation (including freelancers) to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on schedule and to a high standard.
• Line managing Senior Designers, supporting the development of design talent, and representing Quarto Children’s design externally at industry events, book fairs and creative meetin.

Additional role context

• Oversee the children’s design team, ensuring efficient workflows and supporting the delivery of visually distinctive books that are aligned with audience, market and brand objectiv.

Known job details

• Pay: £45,000 per year