Even when becker&mayer! isn't advertising for specific job openings, we are always happy to collect résumés for positions in the areas below. Please email your cover letter and résumé to jobs@beckermayer.com.

EDITORIAL

Candidates must possess a detail-oriented approach to overseeing titles from conception to finished books. Responsibilities include idea research, proposal writing, and author acquisitions. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be self-directed, and be able to work in a team-driven environment. Illustrated book experience a plus.

DESIGN

Responsibilities include design and production of innovative books and book-plus packages from conception to completion. Candidates must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, be self-directed, and be able to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Some illustrated book design experience is required.

PRODUCTION

Production team members oversee coordination of printing, manufacturing, and delivery of multiple book and book-plus packages. Responsibilities include direct contact with vendors, negotiating competitive prices with suppliers, issuing purchase orders, scheduling, and sourcing book-related add-ons. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, be competent multitasking under deadlines, and be able to work in a team-driven environment. Experience with overseas printers a plus.

PHOTO RESEARCH

Responsibilities include overseeing image research of several complex titles in a cost-effective and creative manner, serving as a liaison between the photo houses, institutions and photographers, researching and making appropriate decisions, acquiring images, obtaining permissions, negotiating costs and providing images that correspond with the manuscript. The qualified candidate can manage several projects simultaneously, communicate with internal and external customers, is highly organized, and has overall understanding and knowledge of acquiring image material and permissions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described in the job listings are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our positions require the ability to work with standard computer equipment such as keyboards, monitors, and personal computers. It also requires the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

The working environment will include general office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, and the like.

EXPECTATIONS

becker&mayer! expects employees to function as a team, communicate openly, be proactive, and treat colleagues with respect and professionalism.

DISCLAIMER

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.