Job Description
Do you love Novelty Board Books, Sound Books and Pop-Ups? We’re on the lookout for a mid-weight designer to help create beautiful, innovative novelty books in a fast-moving, creative environment. You will be designing products that are trend-led, commercially strong and market-leading. This role sits within a brand-new, agile design team under the Bookoli Wonder imprint, part of the Curious Universe family.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Follow a brief and design engaging Novelty Board Books, Sound Books and Pop-Ups, developing creative and innovative ideas for formats and mechanisms that are commercially strong and on trend.
- Create eye‑catching covers and sample spreads for sales presentations, working confidently at pace within a fast‑moving, agile team.
- Work collaboratively with editors across projects, contributing ideas and supporting a strong team‑based approach.
- Brief illustrators clearly and work closely with external agencies to help deliver high‑quality creative outcomes.
- Overall management of schedules and budgets, ensuring key milestones are met and projects stay on track.
- Supply artwork for sales materials, including Powerpoint presentations and printed sales material.
- Good understanding of how to set Board Books up technically and the artworking process.
- Research new and emerging illustrators, staying up to date with design trends and contributing to an evolving illustrator resource.
- Maintain a strong awareness of market and design trends, proactively sharing ideas and inspiration with the Design Director.
- Take ownership of individual projects, to ensure creative concepts are delivered smoothly and on schedule.
- Prepare accurate, print‑ready PDFs in line with agreed timelines.
- Ensure all work complies with company Health & Safety policies.
- Review samples, plotters and advances, supporting quality control throughout the development process.
Required skills
- A passion for Children’s Books
- Have a real design flair and are innovative and creative, with strong awareness of current trends.
- Have an excellent understanding of design principles, such as colour, typography and composition.
- A high level of creativity, and must enjoy working with others and
discussing creative ideas. - Must be highly organised, motivated, and able to work under pressure,
with a high attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. - Around 3–5 years’ experience in Novelty Board Book design
- Strong knowledge of preparing files for print, and being aware of the restrictions within Board Books in terms of artworking.
- A portfolio with examples of innovative design solutions on Board Books
in general. - Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
- Must be located within easy commutable distance of Bath.
Benefits
- A creative, collaborative team based in Bath (hybrid: 3–4 days in office, flexible options available).
- The chance to work on campaigns across toys, books, and crafts.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunities to grow your brand design expertise in a supportive team.