Manager Design & Illustration

This role involves leading the end-to-end design and illustration functions focused on creating high-quality educational books and related publishing materials. The incumbent will oversee book design, layout, illustration, and visual storytelling across both print and digital formats, ensuring that all content is engaging, accurate, and consistent with publishing and brand standards. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to align on project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design and illustration process for educational books and publishing materials, ensuring high-quality output that meets business objectives.
- Manage the development and enhancement of creative products and content, integrating them effectively across multiple platforms.
- Oversee book layout, visual storytelling, and illustration for both print and digital formats.
- Improve creative workflows and processes to support efficient, timely, and scalable content development.
- Lead, mentor, and develop creative teams while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Maintain quality control and brand consistency across all creative outputs.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to introduce innovative design and illustration approaches.
- Monitor creative performance and project outcomes to drive continuous improvement and ensure content relevance to market needs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Animation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field.
- Minimum of six years of relevant experience in design, illustration, or related creative roles.
- Proven experience in video editing and animation, supported by a strong portfolio showcasing previous work.
- Basic knowledge of illustration and character animation is preferred.
- Exceptional creativity with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While not explicitly detailed, candidates with advanced skills in character animation and a demonstrated ability to innovate within the educational publishing space will be highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where creativity and continuous improvement are encouraged, supporting professional growth and development.

This position is ideal for a creative leader passionate about educational content who can balance artistic vision with practical project management to deliver compelling visual experiences across various media.