Book Designer (Trade Publishing)

Onward Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Book Designer for a leading publisher in New York City. The role is onsite Monday-Thursday with remote Fridays optional, offering a dynamic team environment and exposure to hardcover and paperback projects.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of book design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong typography and layout skills, plus good communication and print production familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional book design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong typography and layout skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Familiarity with print production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine layouts for hardcover and paperback books, ensuring design consistency.
• Make corrections to reprints and prepare mechanical files for production.
• Present design concepts and revisions to art directors and editors for feedback.
• Collaborate with team members and external departments to meet project deadlines.
• Support the design team with various tasks related to book development and production.

Skills

Book design experience

Typography

Layout design

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A leading publisher is seeking a Book Designer to support their creative team. This temporary role is located in New York City, with onsite work Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays optional. Candidates should have at least 3 years of book design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong typography and layout skills.

Book Designer Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine layouts for hardcover and paperback books, ensuring design consistency.
• Make corrections to reprints and prepare mechanical files for production.
• Present design concepts and revisions to art directors and editors for feedback.
• Collaborate with team members and external departments to meet project deadlines.
• Support the design team with various tasks related to book development and production.

Book Designer Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional book design experience.
• Proven talent in creating innovative book layouts, typography, and use of color.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Familiarity with print production processes.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.