Careers

The Phaidon family of companies — Phaidon, Monacelli, Phaidon Kids, and Artspace — are devoted to celebrating and showcasing the creative arts through our growing publishing programs and e-commerce marketplace platforms. In each of our companies, we offer career opportunities to curious, creative, and independent individuals who share our passion for art, design, architecture, and popular culture.

Location: New York
Closing date: 8th February 2026

Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. We work with the world’s most influential writers, chefs, architects, designers, photographers, and thinkers to produce innovative books on food, architecture, design, art, photography, fashion, general interest, travel, and illustrated books for children.

An exciting job opportunity has arisen in our New York office for a highly creative, collaborative, and experienced Children’s Book Project Editor.

The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the children’s list, working closely with a highly passionate and innovative team to create unique and inspiring titles for children. They will manage all aspects of book-making, from pre-acquisitions through to publication. They will be extremely organized, be able to manage multiple project schedules and budgets independently, have a keen eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task. They will be in charge of project managing front and back list titles from concept through to final files, working internally with editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, and publicity colleagues, as well as externally with freelancers, foreign publishers, agents, authors, and illustrators. The Editor will make sure projects run smoothly and to budget as well as manage all stages of editing, from structural edits through to final proofreading.

The successful candidate will have a specific knowledge of and passion for children’s books, be full of creative ideas, demonstrate an ability to develop age-appropriate content, as well as substantial project-management and editing experience in children’s book publishing (schedule and budget management skills are essential). They will also have expert writing and oral communication skills and be extremely collaborative.

The Editor will also have a good grasp of the children’s book marketplace and trends, be attuned to market sensitivities, and know how to successfully position books within the market.

This is a hybrid working position with in-office responsibilities. The salary for this position is $65,000-$70,000.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the US.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a series of interviews and asked to complete an editorial test.

To apply, please email a full CV and covering letter to careers@phaidon.com.

Job Summary:

To manage all aspects of the book-making process, from the early stages of concepting new projects to the final handover to production and beyond, working internally with editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, and publicity colleagues, as well as externally with freelancers, foreign publishers, agents, authors, and illustrators.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work as a key member of the Children’s Publishing Team to project manage books for Phaidon’s children’s book business.
• Evaluate potential projects (board books, novelty books, picture books, visual non-fiction books) with regard to relevancy to the audience, to the market, and to Phaidon’s list and identity.
• Editorially manage each project from pre-acquisition through publication, supporting the children’s team in all aspects, and additionally support the marketing, publicity, and sales efforts.
• Collaborate with the Design team and external designers throughout the editorial process regarding specs, illustration needs, routes, and illustrator support.
• Work closely with the team to create and maintain each book’s pre-publication schedule.
• Create project proposals, quote request forms, update company database records (Books), profit & loss statements, catalog copy, online copy, contract requests, payment requests, manage gratis lists and complete other administrative tasks relating to the children’s titles.
• Present projects internally at various meetings including Sales Conference, and externally via the catalog and online selling copy.
• Exhibit a willingness to consider others’ ideas and an eagerness to present their own.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in children’s publishing, and a specific knowledge of and passion for children’s books (ages 0–14).
• A grasp of the North American children’s book marketplace and trends; knowledge of other countries’ markets is a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time to tight deadlines.
• Expert writing skills, oral communication skills, negotiation skills, and presentation skills.
• Comfort level with creating and evaluating profit-and-loss statements.
• Excellent communicator and collaborative.
• Candidate should be energetic, communicative, and resourceful.
• InDesign, Word, Excel, and Adobe skills.

Location: New York
Closing date: March 5, 2026

Phaidon seeks a Social Media Manager to oversee our brand presence across social platforms. The ideal candidate is an experienced, creative digital marketing expert with a proven track record of impactful campaigns, innovative content, and audience growth.

Reporting to our Global Director of Digital Marketing, the Social Media Manager will play a key role in shaping our consumer-facing voice on social media and across digital channels. This position is based in our New York office and collaborates with colleagues around the world, all of whom share a passion for the arts and contemporary culture.

This is a hybrid working position with in-office responsibilities. The salary for this position is $60,000-65,000.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the US.

To apply, please email a full CV and cover letter to careers@phaidon.com.

Your background:

• 4-6 years of experience building and implementing brand social media strategy, including day-to-day account management, execution of product launches, and consistent audience growth
• A talent for digital storytelling, with excellent writing and editing skills and a knack for content curation
• Adept at using data and metrics to inform creative decisions
• Proficiency with creative and social analytics tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Interest in Phaidon's core categories: art, architecture, design, fashion, food, interior design, photography, and children’s books

Your responsibilities:

• Establish and implement a social media strategy informed by industry best practices and Phaidon’s brand values
• Plan and execute content calendars for Phaidon and its sister brand, Artspace, ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and storytelling across platforms
• Produce creative assets in collaboration with Marketing and Design teams
• Work cross-functionally to align social media communications with key launches, partnerships, and business objectives
• Define, track, and regularly report on KPIs across channels, using insights to identify new opportunities
• Engage Phaidon’s extensive network of authors, contributors, and featured talent
• Build connection with Phaidon’s global community
• Identify and develop collaborations with brand-aligned influencers and content partners

Phaidon & Monacelli seeks a full-time Associate Publicity Director based in New York City to lead communications for art, design, culinary, interiors, and lifestyle categories. The candidate will work closely with the VP of Global Marketing and Publicity to shape and execute high-impact global PR campaigns, while leading a team of 3-4 members of the publicity team.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, proactive communicator with deep media relationships and a passion for the creative arts. This is an exciting opportunity to take on an elevated role at the world's premier publisher of art, design, and culture — working alongside the most influential artists, designers, and architects working today.

This is a hybrid working position with in-office responsibilities. To apply, please email a full CV and cover letter to careers@phaidon.com. Only candidates who write to Phaidon directly with these materials will be considered for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee entire publicity catalog for Phaidon & Monacelli N. America
• Manage a team of 3-4 publicists, including 2 direct reports
• Lead creative publicity campaigns for approximately 8 titles per season across multiple categories
• Drive high-level media strategy and pitch national, local, and trade outlets for reviews, features, and interviews across print, broadcast, and digital
• Cultivate and maintain strong, lasting relationships with top-tier press contacts across traditional and new media
• Serve as a main point of contact for UK press colleagues, ensuring cohesive and well-coordinated global campaigns
• Implement and maintain a system for tracking and reporting publicity hits, clips, and press quotes
• Write and edit press materials, formatted in InDesign
• Use Muck Rack to build, maintain, and develop media lists
• Represent Phaidon at author events, including nights and weekends as needed

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in book publicity, with a proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage
• Experience managing junior publicists
• Established relationships with national media contacts across print, digital, and broadcast
• Previous experience pitching art, cookbooks, interiors, and lifestyle titles strongly preferred
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large, varied list of tasks effectively under deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Muck Rack and InDesign
• Must be based in the New York City area

Salary Range: $85,000 – $90,000

About Phaidon

Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. We work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers, and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food, and travel, and illustrated books for children. Phaidon is headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Paris and Berlin. Phaidon books are sold in a wide variety of sales channels, bookstores, and specialty shops, retail and online around the world.

About Monacelli

As a leading publisher of illustrated books for more than twenty-five years, Monacelli has challenged the conventions of publishing to produce provocative, inspiring, and essential titles. Founded in 1994 by Gianfranco Monacelli, the organization has released nearly 600 books on architecture, art, interior design, landscape and gardens, photography, and the applied arts. Monacelli’s books have been made in collaboration with prominent practitioners and scholars ever since its inaugural title, the groundbreaking S,M,L,XL by Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau. In 2015, the applied arts imprint Monacelli Studio was launched, adding elevated books on art instruction, photography technique, and crafts to the publisher’s roster. In 2020, Monacelli joined the Phaidon family of companies.

Phaidon & Monacelli are seeking a full-time Publicist based in New York City to work across art, design, interiors, gardening, and lifestyle categories. The candidate will play a leading role in shaping PR and event campaigns, while working closely with the Marketing, Sales, and Editorial departments.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, proactive communicator with a passion for the creative arts. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a significant role at the world's premier publisher of art, design, and culture — working alongside the most influential artists, designers, and architects working today.

This is a hybrid working position with in-office responsibilities. To apply, please email a full CV and cover letter to careers@phaidon.com. Only candidates who write directly with these materials will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead creative publicity and event campaigns for approximately 10 titles per season across multiple categories, with a focus on our Monacelli imprint
• Pitch national, local, and trade outlets for reviews, features, and interviews across print, broadcast, and digital
• Cultivate and maintain strong, lasting relationships with top-tier press contacts across traditional and new media
• Organize and staff author events, including non-traditional hours such as nights and weekends as needed
• Collaborate with UK press colleagues, ensuring cohesive and well-coordinated global campaigns
• Coordinate with authors, event partners, and external communication teams
• Oversee and maintain diligent records of publicity hits, clips, and press quotes
• Write and edit press materials including press releases, formatted in InDesign
• Use Muck Rack to build, maintain, and strategically develop media lists

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in book publicity, with a proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage
• Previous experience pitching art, architecture, interiors, and lifestyle titles strongly preferred
• Established relationships with national media contacts across print, digital, and broadcast
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Interest and experience in planning and running author events
• Ability to manage a large, varied list and prioritize effectively under deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and InDesign
• Must be based in the New York City area

Salary Range: $60,000-$64,000

About Monacelli

As a leading publisher of illustrated books for more than twenty-five years, Monacelli has challenged the conventions of publishing to produce provocative, inspiring, and essential titles. Founded in 1994 by Gianfranco Monacelli, the organization has released nearly 600 books on architecture, art, interior design, landscape and gardens, photography, and the applied arts. Monacelli’s books have been made in collaboration with prominent practitioners and scholars ever since its inaugural title, the groundbreaking S,M,L,XL by Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau. In 2015, the applied arts imprint Monacelli Studio was launched, adding elevated books on art instruction, photography technique, and crafts to the publisher’s roster. In 2020, Monacelli joined the Phaidon family of companies.

About Phaidon

Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. We work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers, and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food, and travel, and illustrated books for children. Phaidon is headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Paris and Berlin. Phaidon books are sold in a wide variety of sales channels, bookstores, and specialty shops, retail and online around the world.