Designer-Compositor: Books & Journals Design (Remote)

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Press seeks a Designer-Compositor to lead design and typesetting for frontlist books and journals.

You will select and craft cover art, design interiors, and prepare print-ready files for vendors while coordinating with editors and production staff to meet schedules.

Applicants should have a graphic design degree, proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and a strong eye for typography and color.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field; additional education/experience may substitute year-for-year.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of typography and page layout; strong sense of composition and color.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines; coordinate schedules with others.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and typeset full-length journals and books per year, cover and interior.
• Select cover art, design cover layout, and determine interior type specs.
• Create line art, tables, charts; produce final print-ready PDFs for vendors.
• Coordinate with staff to obtain information and maintain schedules.
• Conduct quality-control checks of typeset files and related reviews.

Skills

Typography

Page layout

Color theory

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The University of Nebraska Press seeks a Designer-Compositor to lead design and typesetting for frontlist books and journals.

You will select and craft cover art, design interiors, and prepare print-ready files for vendors while coordinating with editors and production staff to meet schedules.

Applicants should have a graphic design degree, proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and a strong eye for typography and color.