Teams at Andrews McMeel Universal

Manage print production for front-list books and calendars: specify production, obtain printer quotes, place and track POs, monitor schedules, review proofs, control quality and budgets, and collaborate with editorial/design teams.

Lead and define the creative vision for a publishing house's book program. Manage and mentor art directors and designers, oversee design production, budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts. Collaborate with editorial, licensing, and authors to develop innovative book formats and high-quality print and digital designs while ensuring consistency, creative excellence, and on-time delivery.

Lead Quirk Books fiction publishing: originate concepts, acquire 8-10 titles annually, publish 4-6 original fiction books, edit manuscripts through production, manage author and agent relationships, collaborate cross-functionally on positioning, marketing, and sales, and mentor junior editorial staff.