Designer / Middleweight Designer

Hachette UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette UK est à la recherche d'un Designer / Middleweight Designer pour rejoindre son équipe créative à Bristol. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience dans la conception de couvertures de livres, travaillant avec enthousiasme et efficacité dans un environnement dynamique. En plus de concevoir, le designer collaborera étroitement avec des auteurs et des équipes éditoriales pour créer des conceptions innovantes et commercialement réussies. Hachette offre un modèle de travail hybride et des avantages attractifs.

Benefits

28 jours de congés annuels

Assurance médicale privée

Programmes de développement et de formation

Remises pour le personnel

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans l'industrie du design.
• Compétences techniques solides avec Adobe Creative Suite et Mac.
• Portfolio démontrant une passion pour le design et la sensibilisation commerciale.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir des couvertures distinctives répondant aux besoins du marché.
• Gérer des projets de la recherche aux fichiers prêts pour l'impression.
• Commander des designers et illustrateurs freelance.

Skills

Design

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Mac

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Posted:

18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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Who we are and what we do

John Murray Press is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing. We publish a variety of titles, including debut works, crime fiction, celebrity-led titles, lifestyle, memoir, history, and non-fiction. Our authors include Billy Connolly, Miriam Margolyes, Mick Herron, Trevor Noah, and Akala. We were shortlisted for Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and passionate about discovering and nurturing new voices that can influence the world.

What you'll be doing

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, motivated, and talented designer/midweight to join our design team. Reporting to the Deputy Art Director, you'll be an organized and energetic individual essential to our close-knit team. Your role will involve delivering targeted, market-leading book cover designs from initial brief to final artwork, collaborating with designers and illustrators to create innovative, commercially successful designs.

This role focuses on our literary fiction and non-fiction imprints, John Murray and Baskerville, offering a great opportunity for a designer looking to advance their career.

Who we are looking for

You should be a self-starting, organized creative who enjoys working with a passionate team. Your portfolio must demonstrate a strong understanding of consumer-focused design across various projects. You should be enthusiastic about the creative process, eager to deliver forward-thinking designs, and skilled at building relationships with colleagues, illustrators, and authors. Experience in fiction and non-fiction cover design within publishing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design distinctive covers that meet market needs across all imprints, especially John Murray and Baskerville.
• Create approximately 40 covers annually.
• Manage projects from research and visual concepts to print-ready files.
• Commission freelance designers and illustrators.
• Stay informed about publishing and design trends to inform your work.
• Build effective relationships with the editorial team, conveying ideas and interpreting feedback.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the design industry.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Mac and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• A portfolio demonstrating passion for design, commercial awareness, and ability.
• Experience in book design and visual design to develop new concepts.
• Knowledge of print and digital production techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of consumer needs and market positioning.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work in your application.

What we offer

Our staff are our greatest asset, reflected in our benefits:

• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance, pension schemes, rent deposit loans, and more.
• Additional benefits include community days, summer hours, retail discounts, cycle schemes, vouchers, training, development programs, book discounts, employee networks, season ticket loans, and more.

This role can be based in London, Sheffield, Manchester, or Bristol, with a hybrid work model.

Our commitment

We value diversity and aim to attract talent from broad backgrounds. If you need adjustments for the interview process, please inform us. The Book Trade Charity offers support for those entering the industry who may face financial barriers.