In-House Book Graphic Designer – Print & Editorial

Search Press Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday with service-based add

Profit share bonus

Private health insurance

Free lunch, tea and coffee

Free parking

Electric car charge point on site

Walking distance to train station

Job summary

Search Press, an independent book publisher in Royal Tunbridge Wells, seeks a talented Graphic Designer with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills to join the design and editorial team. You will conceptualise and craft designs for a range of art and craft books, collaborating closely with editors and production to deliver print-ready pages.

The role requires proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, a keen eye for typography, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Sufficient years' experience to start immediately.
• BA Hons or equivalent in design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualising, designing, and managing all stages of book projects from moodboards to final designs.
• Create print-ready PDFs for production and ensure proofs pass press.
• Collaborate with Head of Design and in-house teams from concept to final book.
• Communicate with artists and external sources; brief and feedback on artwork.
• Assist with art direction and planning of in-house and location photo shoots.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Team player

Verbal & visual briefs

Time management

Attention to detail

Publication aesthetics

Education

BA Hons or equivalent in design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Search Press, an independent book publisher in Royal Tunbridge Wells, seeks a talented Graphic Designer with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills to join the design and editorial team. You will conceptualise and craft designs for a range of art and craft books, collaborating closely with editors and production to deliver print-ready pages.

The role requires proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, a keen eye for typography, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining