Book Designer (Trade Publishing)

Onward Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; 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 to support its creative team in New York City. This temporary role requires at least 3 years of book design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong typography and layout skills.

Onsite Monday-Thursday with remote Fridays optional. Responsibilities include developing layouts, preparing production files, presenting concepts, and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional book design experience.
• Proficiency in typography, color, and layout.
• Strong knowledge of print production processes.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine layouts for hardcover and paperback books.
• Prepare mechanical files for production.
• Present design concepts to art directors and editors for feedback.
• Collaborate with team and external departments to meet deadlines.
• Support the design team with book development tasks.

Skills

Book design

Typography

Layout design

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

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.