Creative Director -Trade

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Teacher Created Materials is a 45+ year-old, award-winning publisher of educational and trade books, digital products, and provider of professional learning services. Our vision is to create a world in which children love to learn and our products are recognized for their effectiveness and embraced by educators worldwide. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, the company is experiencing remarkable growth driven by customers including educators at all levels, parents and caregivers, and trade partners. We continuously work to ensure that our interactions with customers, authors, community members, and employees are always positive and that our products and services espouse the values of our company.

Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including :

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs
• Plus more!

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Position Summary :

The Creative Director, Trade Division owns the creative vision and output for TCM’s trade list of books for children and teens, as well as for parents and educators. This involves leading a team to develop and execute designs for covers and interiors, ensuring that all creative elements align with content and brand standards. The Creative Director leads division-level brand stewardship, trade book production, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, and Production. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of design principles, project management skills, and efficiencies with creative software.

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