Children’s Book Designer: Licensing & Covers, NYC

Scholastic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)

Tuition-Free programs for degrees

Generous Parental Leave Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading children's publishing company in New York seeks a creative Designer to join their team focusing on School Market publishing. This role involves conceptualizing and designing multiple titles per season, managing projects, and collaborating with licensors. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years experience in children's publishing, strong skills in Adobe software, and a BA in Graphic Design. A full suite of health benefits and a generous parental leave program are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in the publishing industry.
• Hands-on experience designing non-fiction and novelty books.
• Experience designing for print and building files for print production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all stages of design and production for 20+ titles per year.
• Manage schedules and deadlines for multiple projects.
• Identify opportunities for business growth through creative services.

Skills

Creative design

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BA in Graphic Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

A leading children's publishing company in New York seeks a creative Designer to join their team focusing on School Market publishing. This role involves conceptualizing and designing multiple titles per season, managing projects, and collaborating with licensors. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years experience in children's publishing, strong skills in Adobe software, and a BA in Graphic Design. A full suite of health benefits and a generous parental leave program are offered.