Designer & Senior Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with art directors, publishers, and editors to develop covers and support the publishing programs overall
• Responsible for effective, high-quality design of and sales materials for assigned titles from concept to final art to print-ready PDFs using creativity, resourcefulness, and understanding of goals
• Research illustrators, designers, photographers, stock, and/or type. Present appropriate samples and pitch vision in meetings
• Art direct illustrators, photographers, and/or freelance designers from initial concept and sketch development through revisions to final art for covers of assigned titles
• Prepare jacket and cover mechanicals for routing, approvals, and release to production per printing standards, with attention to detail, and in a timely manner to maintain schedules and meet deadlines
• Problem-solve with sensitivity and self-awareness
• Track cover design trends in YA space with an eye toward setting new trends
• Develop and maintain cultural competence to ensure stories about people from marginalized backgrounds are represented sensitively and authentically
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with all internal and external contacts
• Attend and participate in production, cover, team, and title-specific meetings
• Participate in DEI initiatives
• Support the art directors and other designers with all aspects of cover design as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a publishing or editorial design role
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite’s current InDesign and Photoshop programs and at least basic understanding of Adobe Suite’s Illustrator and Acrobat programs
• Portfolio showcasing inventive book cover design and typography
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks, to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and process
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and an ability to ask for support or help
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to learn and work collaboratively
• Deep interest in YA books

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