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Summer Internship - Design (Children's)
HarperCollins
New York, NY, United States
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We are currently seeking an intern to support the Children's Design department! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the process from first design through what you see on a bookshelf and all the behind-the-scenes work in between!
This summer internship is a paid opportunity (28 hours per week), and it will run from June 5 through August 10 for a total of 10 weeks.
Responsibilities:
• Scanning art or sketches.
• Creating layouts of interiors and jackets using scans of sketches and or art for picture books and novels.
• Reviewing sketches on interiors for picture books & novels.
• Working with art directors to search for stock images to use on book jackets.
• Designing binding die mechanicals & choosing case materials.
• Printing out color and B&W laser proofs.
• Creating book dummies for sales department.
• Filing contracts and invoices.
Qualifications:
• Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year of college, a grad student, or a college graduate
• Must have graphic design experience
• Must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects
• Must be passionate about children's books design
• Applications MUST have a cover letter
• Applicants should include a link to an online portfolio