Editoria - cercasi EDITOR

Develop new titles with a focus on design, lifestyle & architecture
Independently manage multilingual book projects from concept to print, including budgeting and scheduling
Collaborate closely with authors, translators, freelancers, and editors worldwide, as well as international institutions and image agencies
Handle image sourcing and clearance of text, image, artist, and photographer rights
Proofread and edit texts to ensure accuracy and stylistic quality
Coordinate internally with design, production, press, and sales departments
Support the Editorial Director with projects and administrative tasks
We are seeking an experienced, self-driven Editor with a strong track record in developing and publishing successful titles within the fields of design, lifestyle, and architecture. The ideal candidate brings proven editorial expertise, an eye for compelling content, and a portfolio of published works that demonstrate both creative vision and strong audience understanding.

Several years of professional experience as an editor for design, lifestyle, and architecture topics, ideally in the field of illustrated books
Master’s degree in a humanities discipline, design and architecture or a comparable field
Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
In-depth expertise in clearing text and image rights as well as copyright
Keen visual sense for image and text composition
Extensive international network within publishing and the design/lifestyle sector
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign
A creative, international work environment with diverse responsibilities in a dynamic, steadily growing family-owned company
Flexible working hours and the option for partial remote work
A permanent full-time position
Daily exposure to high quality, exclusive imagery on a wide range of subjects
TASCHEN is the world’s leading art-book publisher, headquartered in Cologne with teams in Berlin, Brussels, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris and Tokyo. For more than 40 years, we have been on a mission to publish innovative illustrated books on art, architecture, design, fashion, film, lifestyle, travel, photography and pop culture and to bring them to the world.
At TASCHEN we foster an inclusive culture where diversity and the human factor truly matter. Regardless of origin, belief, or cultural background, every perspective is valued, independent thinking is encouraged, and we inspire one another to grow every day.