Sr. Art Director, Book Publishing & Typography

About the role

Founded in 1994, Assouline transformed the illustrated book market into a cornerstone of the luxury lifestyle. Today, we are more than a publishing house we are the "first brand of luxury culture." From our curated boutiques to our presence in the world's most prestigious wholesalers, Assouline provides a world of intellect and good taste. We are seeking a Senior Art Director with a deep command of book publishing, typography, and print production to lead the creative development of our illustrated titles. This is a role for a designer who reads the book as an object of culture, one in which typography, pacing, material, and image work in concert to create something collectible, something built to last. This is a full-time, in-office position (5 days per week) based in our NYC office. The ideal candidate must present a portfolio demonstrating significant book publishing experience, including completed titles and strong typographic systems. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Senior Art Director will oversee approximately 15–20 luxury book projects annually from concept through final print production. This role requires mastery of typographic design, visual storytelling, and physical book construction, as well as the ability to collaborate with editors, publishers, production teams, and external clients. In addition to leading internal creative development, this individual will participate in client meetings, pitches, and presentations, confidently articulating design direction and creative rationale.

Responsibilities

• leads the design of illustrated titles from concept through print, building typographic systems, grids, and layouts that carry the story and the house identity.
• shaping visual narrative through pacing, white space, and hierarchy;
• developing templates, cover concepts, and interior architecture;
• holding every detail, letterform, tracking, and leading, to the Assouline standard.
• mentors designers in carrying that direction through to execution.
• partners with the Creative Director, editors, and publishers from first vision to publication, and takes part in client meetings, pitches, and presentations, articulating design decisions with a clear rationale.