Candlewick Press

We're hiring! We are seeking a Senior Designer to join our award-winning children’s book art department. Responsibilities: ·      Conceptualize and execute the design and art direction of middle-grade and YA fiction jackets and interiors for illustrated and non-illustrated titles; Create paperback conversions from the original hard cover; Design select 4-color titles such as graphic novels, picture books, and non-fiction ·      Manage schedules, communication, and art direction with illustrators ·      Utilize understanding of proof-reading marks, make text corrections, and route layouts internally ·      Prepare sales materials and supply properly formatted PDFs as needed ·      Work closely with the production department to approve color proofs of jackets and interiors with attention to the reproduction quality of the art ·      Attend all relevant meetings related to the design and production of assigned projects ·      Read and report on preliminary manuscript acquisitions when requested ·      Mentor junior design staff when applicable ·      Perform other tasks as needed Skills: ·      Proficient in Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Adobe Acrobat ·      Ability to prioritize and multitask in deadline-oriented environment ·      Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to problem-solve ·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal ·      Strong layout, typographic, and art direction skills ·      Ability to work collaboratively and adapt work based on constructive feedback ·      Proficient knowledge of four-color and black & white printing processes ·      Hand-lettering and illustration skills a plus ·      Passion for book design, typography and children’s book illustration ·      Possess a positive, team player attitude Experience: ·      Proven relevant depth of experience in the field of children’s publishing, likely at Designer or Senior Designer level. Though not required, we would prefer that candidates have experience designing graphic novels. ·      Comprehensive design portfolio is required ·      Bachelor of Arts degree, design degree or equivalent preferred but not required This is a full-time position which can be located in Somerville, MA or New York, NY with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance coverage; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more! Starting salary is 62-70k. Salary may vary based on a variety of factors including skills and experience. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a cover letter, resume and design portfolio to careers@candlewick.com referencing “Senior Designer.”  

We're hiring! Associate National Accounts Manager: The candidate should be an enthusiastic and driven individual who is an analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail and a proven track record for understanding sales data. A background in publishing or bookselling is required, and a passion for children's books is a plus. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a resume and cover letter to careers@candlewick.com. Find out more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/e5Cb6EEV

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Head on over to this podcast featuring our author Eleanor Spicer Rice! The podcast discusses all things pets - including the secret lives they lead. What are some weird things your pet does on the daily? https://lnkd.in/eVvE5mUv

Join an established and growing children’s publishing team! Do you love children’s books, YA, graphic novels? Mad about Middle Grade? Work with award-winning authors and fresh debuts on a diverse and innovative literary and commercial list. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic team who value new ideas and approaches. Work both virtually and in an in-person work environment in our Boston office. Candlewick, Holiday House, and Peachtree Publishing seek a Trade Marketing Assistant for our team. Reporting to the VP of Trade Marketing, this position will support the overall team by brainstorming marketing campaigns with the group across all channels, creating and maintaining seasonal grids, writing and routing select print and online materials, coordinating mailings for Trade and Regional ABA events and promotions, and maintaining the marketing database of booksellers. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: o  Updating and maintaining marketing plans and advertising grids o  Updating and maintaining promotional materials grids o  Supporting Vice President, Trade Marketing on key projects o  Assisting Marketing Managers on a selection of title promotions each season o  Other projects and administrative responsibilities as needed Required Skills & Experience The ideal candidate should be creative, analytical, highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, as well as have exceptional detail orientation and written and verbal communication skills, strong word processing skills and intermediate Excel skills. Publishing and social media courses/experience a plus TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and social media handles to careers@candlewick.com referencing “Trade Marketing Assistant.” 

We are thrilled to share the news that 'How to Love' has been nominated by the Eisner Award Committee for Best Humor Publication. Winners will be announced in each category at Comic-Con in July! Congratulations!

In the second volume of the Discovering Life’s Story series by best-selling author Joy Hakim, the theory of evolution takes hold—transforming ideas about survival, extinction, and life itself. Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they’ve been since life’s creation. The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life’s Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, who attempts to create an organizing system for the myriad forms of life on earth. #books #bookish #sciencebooks

#NationalLibraryWeek is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce a special event from REFORMA National featuring Pura Belpré Award-winning author and current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Meg Medina! During this event, Meg will share her new book NO MORE SEÑORA MIMÍ, and talk about the importance of storytelling and the indispensable role libraries play in our lives through a conversation with the New York Public Library’s children’s librarian, Angelina Anzalone. There will also be a brief presentation from Children in Crisis, and they will speak on the support they have been providing to children detained at the border.* ⏰ Tuesday, April 9th at 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST)   Visit this 🔗 to register now: https://lnkd.in/gQGMeCmC *All proceeds for this event will go to REFORMA National’s Children in Crisis Task Force. If you would like to donate to the Children in Crisis Task Force to contribute to their efforts, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g6spGTFJ #MegMedina #nationalambassadorforyoungpeoplesliterature #library #libraries #bookevent #kidlit #childrensbooks

DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting new musical based on the Creatrilogy trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds- The Dot, Ish and Sky Color. Adapted by Composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected. https://twusa.org/dot/