Art Editor - London, United Kingdom - Springer Nature

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Description

Date:
May 13, 2024

Location:
London, GB

Company:
Springer Nature Group

About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people.

For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About the Brand

Art Editor (Scientific Illustrator), Nature Reviews

Location:
London, UK - Hybrid Working Model

Full Time, Permanent Role

Application Deadline: 30th May 2024
We are primarily looking to hire for this position in London.

Responsibilities:

The role will require the creation of scientifically accurate figures for articles, as well as decorative illustrations for the journal, in accordance with our recognisable house style:

Scientific illustrations are created in Adobe Illustrator following house style, using sketches and roughs provided by the authors and editors as a guide.
Creation of illustrated monthly covers, and web homepage imagery.
Restyling data graphics, such as graphs, maps, timelines and flow diagrams in house style.
Art working and retouching, setting and labelling of photographs and data renders.
Illustrations for editorially written articles, and picture research if photographs are needed.
Handson management and organisation of workloads in order to meet press deadlines.
Occasional poster and infographic design.
Follow workflows, guidelines and procedures to ensure efficient turnarounds of work across departments.

Skills and Experience:

***Essential

Proficient in using Adobe Illustrator. Experience using Adobe Photoshop also preferred.
Demonstrable artistic and creative flair
Ability to work in a deadlinedriven team environment

Desirable

BA Honours in Graphic Design (illustration) [or equivalent]

At Springer Nature, we are committed to creating a great working environment which includes the benefits you receive, opportunities for you to develop your skills and ways to get to know your colleagues

Some of these include:

Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy
Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance
24hour access to our learning and development platform Leap and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills

Further details regarding benefits and hybrid working in your preference of location will be discussed during the interview process.

To Apply:

Please include a CV and covering letter, stating your salary expectations and please also include a link to your portfolio.

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