Current vacancies

Usborne books, with the exception of fiction titles, are produced by in-house editors and designers in the UK. Vacancies are advertised on this page.

DESIGNER

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic designer to work on our exciting fiction list. Experience with InDesign, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator would be an advantage. Creative flair, typographical skills, an eye for colour and a head full of ideas are absolutely essential.

If you have a passion for children's books and want a job with a leading children's book publisher, please write, enclosing printed samples, to:

Neil Francis,
Managing Designer,
Usborne Publishing,
83-85 Saffron Hill,
London,
EC1N 8RT

Please don't send CDs. We only reply to successful applicants.

DESIGNERS

We welcome applications from experienced designers, recent graduates and anyone with a variety of design and visual skills. Experience with InDesign, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator would be an advantage. Creative flair, an ability to draw and a head full of ideas are absolute essentials.

If you have a passion for children's books and want to work for one of the leading children's publishers, please write and enclose printed samples to:

Mary Cartwright,
Art Director
Usborne Publishing
83 - 85 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8RT

Please don't send any CDs. We only reply to successful applicants.

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (Maternity Cover)

Usborne Books at Home, the direct sales division of Usborne Publishing, based in Oxfordshire, is looking for a bright, enthusiastic person to assist in a wide range of administrative, marketing support and reception duties. Sound experience in Excel and Word is essential, together with a confident and professional telephone manner.

This is a temporary position until 31st August to cover Maternity Leave.

Please send a CV and handwritten covering letter, stating your current salary, to:

David Harte
Usborne Books at Home
Unit 8 Oasis Park
Eynsham
Oxon OX29 4TU

Illustration from Princess Handbook.