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  • Help us rebuild publishing from the ground up – this time, putting authors first.

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    What we care about

    We love books, and we love authors. We believe authors deserve better from their publishers. To rethink what a technology-driven publisher can offer, we’ve brought together a team of leaders from traditional publishing and the technology industry, alongside engineers, data scientists, and creative people who care about the written word. We all work side by side in a collaborative, energetic, and creative environment. The result: a better team, better ideas, and a better world for authors.

    Author-Obsession

    Everything we do is built on delighting authors. All of us listen to what authors need with great care, and work daily to earn their trust and help them reach more readers.

    Simplicity

    Authors want to focus on writing the best books they can, not on figuring out the elaborate quirks of the publishing industry. Our products cut through the complexity, then get out of the way.

    Transparency

    We trust each other and share as much information as possible, so everyone is empowered to do the right thing — for authors, for the company, and for each other.

    Teamwork

    We’re not about hierarchy. We’re about doing the best work. No egos or politics; we always raise the bar and help each other get even better.

    Who we are

    Our products reflect our culture. We make it easy for anyone, from a bestseller to a first-time author, to publish their books and make them stand out. In the same way, our company is structured so that the best ideas win no matter what their source, and so that anyone, no matter their role or level of experience, can make a good idea happen.

    Jeffrey Yozwiak

    Product

    Christina Bryza

    Marketing

    Allison Horton

    Marketing

    Eduardo Felix

    Finance

    Jake Mack

    Engineer

    Shawn Jonnet

    Engineer

    Josh Brody

    Business

    Ling Ling Lu

    Author Happiness

    Rob Guttman

    Engineer

    Astrid Dalmady

    Book Creation

    Ben Zhuk

    Product

    Amanuel Tewolde

    Engineer

    Jason Joseph

    Engineer

    Marc Schwartz

    Engineer

    Koa Ostrem

    Publishing

    Our Investors

    Why work here?

    We love our people. We know that we can only create something great if each of us really cares about changing the world of books, and feels happy and fulfilled at work.

    A passion for books

    We pay for all the books you could want

    Personally connect with authors at all stages of their careers

    We love to read, and talk about great books and films

    A great work environment

    Flexible hours & work arrangements

    The best equipment and tools to help you do things right

    The best coffee & tea, and a full fridge with drinks and snacks

    Customizable workspaces

    We all have fun together

    Transparency

    Very competitive salaries

    No limits on vacation time

    Full health coverage and all the other benefits you’ve come to expect from a funded startup ;)

    We invest in you: we’ll pay for your classes and additional learning

    • Allison Horton

      Marketing

      How do you feel about where Vook is heading?

      The publishing industry is changing before our eyes. At Vook, we're in the position to shape its future and make it better for authors.

      What I love about working here is that, every day, I feel the opportunity to leave a positive impact on an industry I love.

      What’s our work environment like?

      All of us have complete autonomy to lead our own projects, and it’s good to feel that level of ownership. But I also love that we regularly meet as a team to present our work.

      Getting input from colleagues in other fields makes for better products, and the best ideas and insights often come from unexpected people.

    • Jason Joseph

      Engineer

      What's it like to work here?

      Challenging, rewarding and fun. Making authors’ lives better means solving a lot of problems that don't have clear answers, and figuring them out with the whole team has been amazing. More than anything, it’s awesome to work on a team with a great sense of humor. Work can get stressful, but having a team that knows how to have a great time while wading through the trenches makes the journey really fun.

      What project are you most proud of?

      Building our massive system of collecting data about books has been the most fun I have ever had as a programmer. At times it has been frustrating and confusing because we have never worked on a problem of this scale before. At the same time, that’s what has made it so awesome.

    • Alexis Cassola

      Title Marketing

      What's it like to work here?

      Working at Vook means being challenged – in a great way. Everyone has encouraged me to actively participate in the larger goals of the company, and to take my own initiative to contribute ideas.

      This is my first full-time job out of college, so I never expected this level of involvement in the bigger picture. It’s been a huge personal motivator for me to feel that what I do means a lot.

      What excites you most about Vook’s future?

      Vook is never stagnant, and there is always something new around the corner. This is what excites me about working here – we're constantly progressing to help create and develop the future of books.

      When we have our company demos I'm always fascinated to see how much progress the team has made, even in just a couple weeks.

    • Jeffrey Yozwiak

      Product

      What's it like to work here?

      Challenging. The problems I'm working through have never been solved! After this, I’d never want to work at company where I ‘dial it in’.

      I love learning, and Vook gives me the opportunity to do so every day. It comes down to the team for me. We joke, we see movies, we nerd out about books — all while building kick-ass products for authors.

      What's your favorite Vook story?

      When I first moved to NYC, Matt wrote me a long email filled with apartment hunting tips and documents to prepare. And it worked: I got the perfect apartment. Three years later, when I moved from that apartment to Chelsea, Josh was the one who came over on a Sunday evening to help me move.

      It's good to know my team has my back.

    Job openings

    Design - New York

    Lead Product Designer

    Vook is building beautiful, modern tools that are changing the publishing industry. Our tools give authors far more control over how they publish, and unprecedented insight into how their books are reaching readers. We’re already working with thousands of authors and dozens of the largest media companies including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Google, Fast Company – and we're just getting started.

    We believe thoughtful, beautiful, and usable design will make the difference between being just another publisher and changing the industry. We all care about creating remarkable experiences. We sweat the details, from perfect pixels to clear copy. Design is the process of making hard choices; we think about each choice, trying to craft software that delivers what authors really want with simplicity and elegance.

    As Vook’s lead product designer, you will lead our product direction and voice. You’ll work with Josh (CEO) and Ben (head of product) to produce exceptional experiences that put authors and books at the center. You’ll work on product design, visual design, user interactions, marketing materials, and the brand and voice of the company. You’ll have the authority and freedom to impact our product direction in major ways. You'll lead design, but you'll have the support of two other designers – Ben and Marc – when you need help.

    Your work will enable authors to create and publish beautiful books in minutes, understand how readers find their books on digital retailers like Amazon, and take the right steps to help their books reach more readers.

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