We are looking for individuals who share our passion and commitment to the improvement of the Filipino child's quality of life through extraordinary vision, literature, and service.
In-house Artist
Job description:
The position will report to the Product Development Manager and will assist in conceptualizing, designing, encoding, preparing layout and illustration of company publications. Likewise, he/she will assist in overseeing press work and quality control of company products. The specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conceptualize and design artwork for company products and collaterals
- Encode, layout, and prepare illustrations for company products
- Ensure high quality and consistency of all reprints
- Assist in the review of manuscripts submitted to the company for publication
- Assist in overseeing press work and quality control for all company publications and marketing artworks
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
- At least two years experience in a creative department of a publishing or advertising firm
- Knowledgeable in publications design; preferably proficient in InDesign software; familiar with press work and - quality control processes
- Good interpersonal skills; above average English communication skills
- Must be a team-player
To apply:
Interested individuals must submit an application letter, comprehensive resume with photo, and list of personal references via e-mail on or before July 30, 2010 to Jovit Talag, Resource Manager, through e-mail (jovit[at]adarna.com.ph). Only qualified applicants will be notified.
Freelance Distributors
Job description:
The position will report to the Senior Sales Associate and will act as a smaller representation of Adarna House in his/her area of coverage. These individuals will help distribute our books to areas outside of the National Capital Region, and will build their own network of sales channels and contacts.
Requirements:
- At least two years experience in book selling, or is currently running a book store or gift shop
- Knowledgeable in MS Excel
- Has a good sense of urgency and responsibility
- Must be a team-player
To apply:
Interested individuals must submit an application letter and comprehensive resume with photo to Genesis Manalo, Senior Sales Associate, through fax (+632-3723548 local 115) or e-mail (genesis[at]adarna.com.ph).
Freelance Storytellers
Job description:
The position will report to the Marketing Department and will be sent to clients and partners to represent Adarna House and perform our stories to a specific audience. He/She may also help facilitate workshops and field trips, and provide hosting services from time to time.
Requirements:
To apply:
Interested individuals must submit an application letter, comprehensive resume with photo, and weekly schedule to Grace Anastacio, Junior Marketing Associate, through fax (+632-3723548 local 115) or e-mail (grace[at]adarna.com.ph).
Freelance Authors and Illustrators
We accept manuscript and portfolio submissions all year round. Submissions are open to anyone, the only requirement is your submission. More details can be found on our FAQs page.
To try out for authorship, submit three (3) copies of your original manuscript typewritten on short bond paper accompanied by a one-page literary bio-data. On the first page of the manuscript, indicate its genre (short story, nonfiction, poetry, etc.) and the literary contest/s it has won, if any.
Address your submissions to Ani Almario, Product Development Manager, ADARNA HOUSE, 2/F FSS Bldg., 20 Scout Tuason cor. Scout Castor Sts., Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City 1103. Submissions have to be accompanied by a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope to facilitate responses after being screened. Manuscripts may be dropped off at our showroom, or sent through post. No manuscript submissions may be sent over e-mail.
For those who want to illustrate one of our books, send us your resume and two (2) or more sample works representative of your style in illustration. If you have more than one style of illustration, 2 or more sample works of these other styles will suffice. Artists should take note though that Adarna looks for artists with a unique and consistent illustration style. Email your submissions to Eli Camacho (eli@adarna.com.ph) with "Adarna Book Illustration Application" on the subject field.