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Designer
HarperCollins
New York, NY, United States
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Our Children's Books design team is currently seeking a Designer to join the fast-paced, creative team. In this role, the Designer will design covers and interiors for high-profile children’s books.
Responsibilities:
• Organize, design, and manage several projects per season with guidance from Art Director and Associate Art Director.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with all members of the team on the development of the project from concept to finish.
• Keep projects on a timely schedule, keep Art Director informed of project status daily, and keep production status reports updated.
• Prepare jacket, cover, and interior mechanicals for the printer.
• Archive all projects in DAM.
• Color correct with production and editorial teams.
As needed you will:
◦ Provide design support to Art Director and Associate Art Director.
◦ Provide general assistance to team on special projects.
◦ Trend spot: Stay on top of design trends in children’s books, children’s illustration, and related media.
◦ Return artwork and dead matter.
Qualifications:
• BFA College degree or equivalent work experience in Graphic Design, Typography, and/or Illustration preferred
• Minimum 3 years of design experience required
• Experience in publishing and a passion for children’s books preferred
• Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, with strong emphasis in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator required
• Pre-press experience preferred
• Solid understanding of production process, color correction of proofs, and timely routing of materials
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.