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Editor (English-speaking) - Illustrated Books Publishing

Confidential company · Berlin · Posted May 26, 2026

Public summary

An international publishing company in Berlin seeks a creative and detail-oriented Editor to join their editorial team. The role involves managing illustrated books projects from concept to publication in fields such as architecture, design, lifestyle, travel, and food culture. Responsibilities include project and budget management, collaborating with authors and designers, image acquisition, and editorial execution. Fluent English is required; German is a plus but not mandatory. The company offers a creative and international work environment with flexible, hybrid working options and benefits including employee discounts, paid time off, and more.

Location and work setup

Location
Berlin
Remote status
Hybrid
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Salary

EUR 45000.00 - 50000.00 YEAR

Responsibilities

Manage 8-12 illustrated book projects through all publishing phases; develop clear editorial workflows and timelines; prepare and oversee budgets; coordinate authors, contributors, photographers, designers, production, and external partners; lead daily editorial tasks; provide developmental feedback; research and acquire images with rights management; support design briefing; monitor schedules and deliverables; ensure consistent editorial quality and timely delivery; write and edit editorial and sales text; collaborate across multiple departments; contribute to content and strategy discussions.

Qualifications

Several years of professional editorial experience, ideally in illustrated book, magazine, or cultural publishing; strong interest and knowledge in the core categories; excellent English at publication level; highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects; experience managing complex editorial projects from concept to print; strong visual research and image acquisition skills; excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail; clear and confident communication; collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset; comfortable in fast-moving creative environments; proficient in Google Workspace and familiar with project management tools like Asana; German language skills, basic Adobe InDesign knowledge, and experience writing editorial content are advantageous but not required.

Skills

editorial development project management creative collaboration visual research budget management image sourcing licensing coordination writing editing Google Workspace Asana