At a Glance
- Tasks: Edit and manage exciting illustrated lifestyle books from concept to publication.
- Company: Join DK Life, a vibrant and innovative publishing team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, Flex Fridays, and discounts on books and gym memberships.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career progression in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a joyful project that shapes the future of lifestyle publishing.
- Qualifications: Experience in editing illustrated books and strong design skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32820 - 35500 £ per year.
We are looking for an Editor to join the DK Life team and work directly with Publisher Richard Atkinson across a range of illustrated non‑fiction lifestyle books on the Paper Sailor list. Paper Sailor is DK’s new author‑led, design‑driven lifestyle imprint – so new that our first titles won’t land until 2027. Ours will be joyful, optimistic books that are the very best in their field. Among the brilliant authors who have already found a home on the list are Niki Segnit and Sam & Sam Clark, and we will also publish exciting debuts such as the upcoming cookbook from Chatsworth Bakehouse.
Reporting to our Executive Editor, you will work on around 8–12 books a year, from concept to finished copies. You’ll be liaising with production, rights and sales colleagues as well as freelance designers, photographers and editors. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as well as a keen eye for design, a feel for good prose and overall impeccable attention to detail.
Working across an eclectic list that majors in food, but also includes architecture, crafts, gardening, music and travel, you’ll need to have a real enthusiasm for the logistics of creating exceptional colour books. This will be an ideal opportunity for progression for an existing Assistant Editor or, perhaps, someone already in an Editor position who is looking for a new challenge. Ideally you’ll have proven experience of working on 4‑colour illustrated books for co‑edition markets; familiarity with InDesign is essential, and with Biblio, is desirable.
Benefits:- 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
- Volunteering policy and charity matching
- Employee assistance programme
- 70% discount on company books
- Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
- Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
- Tree planted for every new employee
Equal Opportunities: DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code. DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
