Art Editor (Scientific Illustrator), Nature Reviews

Art Editor (Scientific Illustrator), Nature Reviews

Location: London, UK - Hybrid Working Model

Full Time, Permanent Role

Application Deadline: 30th May 2024

Springer Nature is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible Art Editor to work on the world-leading Nature Reviews series of STM journals. The Nature Reviews portfolio includes Life, Clinical, Physical and Social Sciences titles. The successful candidate will work within a team of Art Editors and editors that produce scientific illustrations for a selection of these Nature Reviews journals. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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.
• Re-styling 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.
• Hands-on 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 deadline-driven 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
• 24-hour 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.