Brand Designer

Chronicle Books; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition assistance

Wellness stipend

Job summary

A leading publishing firm in San Francisco seeks a mid-level Brand Designer to create innovative brand and marketing materials. This role includes designing digital assets such as website graphics and ads, and requires a strong background in graphic design, particularly in typography and Adobe Creative Suite. Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational and communication skills and a passion for effective design work.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of work experience in graphic design.
• Experience in concept generation, comps, and mechanical files preparation.
• Attention to detail in communication and design.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce website graphics and landing pages.
• Collaborate with Brand and Marketing staff on materials.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring design detail.

Skills

Strong typography skills

Basic video and animation skills

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Basic HTML & CSS skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.F.A. in Graphic Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premier

After Effects

Job description

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Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $78,200.00/yr

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Publishing and Media People Leader | Vice President of Human Resources | Senior Certified Professional

Chronicle Books seeks a mid-level Brand Designer to work with the Brand Design Director and Brand Design team to create innovative, well-designed brand and marketing materials that keep with the Chronicle Books aesthetic. This role has a focus on digital and online materials but does include some print materials.

Key Responsibilities: The Brand Designer will design and produce website graphics and landing pages, online ads, social media campaigns, custom emails, virtual trade show graphics, and digital sales materials from concept through production. They should be able to communicate in a clear, consistent, constructive, and positive manner, and they will collaborate with the Brand and Marketing staff to create the most effective brand and marketing materials possible, while working within existing brand guidelines and rules. In addition, they will prioritize and manage projects simultaneously while paying close attention to detail in design, preparation of mechanicals, and written communications.

The person in this role will develop, design, and produce digital and print assets, specialty promotional materials, and trade show booth graphics, with an eye towards systemized, sustainable workflows that allow other team members to step in and assist when needed. They will work with Marketing/Publicity, Sales, and Publishing Designers. In addition, they will research and investigate vendors, process existing covers, book pages and other graphics, attend weekly Brand meetings, and share information and expertise about design and branding trends.

Requirements

Applicants will need a B.F.A. in Graphic Design or its equivalent, three to five years of work experience in graphic design, including initial concept generation, through comps, presentations, and preparation of mechanical files. Strong typography skills and basic video and animation skills are a must. Knowledge of Premier and After Effects is preferred, as is a command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), as well as basic HTML & CSS skills. They should possess strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, as this role entails teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Attention to detail is crucial, especially in communication and design.

Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,200. This range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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