Designer/Senior Designer - Creative Marketing Services (Hybrid)

Knopf Doubleday Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designer or Senior Designer, where creativity meets strategy. This hybrid role involves conceptualizing and designing a variety of promotional materials for a diverse range of books. Collaborate with talented teams to refine designs and meet tight deadlines while keeping up with the latest design trends. Your expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and strong organizational skills will ensure that your designs are not only visually stunning but also effective in promoting our publications. If you're passionate about design and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of design or advertising experience required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills and type design.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital promotional materials for books.
• Manage design-related operations and collaborate cross-departmentally.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Video Editing (Adobe Premiere)

Animation (Adobe After Effects)

HTML/HTML5

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Design Ability

Job description

We are seeking a Designer or Senior Designer to conceptualize and design marketing, publicity, and promotional materials under tight deadlines. Working primarily for the Avery, Tarcher, Portfolio, Thesis, Sentinel imprints, and the Corporate team, this position will work with the Art Director and marketers to refine designs, incorporate feedback, and route work to internal departments.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conceptualizing and designing print and digital promotional materials for our books, including but not limited to print and digital ads and collateral, social media images, website assets, infographics, postcards, bookmarks, videos and animations, presentations and point-of-purchase displays.
• Submitting pixel-perfect, typo-free print and digital work to media partners, printers, and vendors.
• Photography and photo researching, as well as retouching and color correction of images.
• Creating physical mockups and digital product shots in Photoshop.
• Working with ad traffickers to generate ad tags and trackers for digital advertising.
• Managing various design-related operations, remote and in-office.
• Keeping up to date on design trends and marketing news.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 4–6 years of design or advertising/promotions experience
• Prior book publishing experience a plus
• Excellent design ability, including strong type design and illustration, as demonstrated by a stellar portfolio
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to create and revise designs under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once
• Able to work collaboratively and cross-departmentally
• Flexible, inquisitive, and eager to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with color correction, retouching, and preparing files for print: digital and offset
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Proficiency in video editing (Adobe Premiere) and animation (Adobe After Effects)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of HTML, HTML5, and Adobe Dreamweaver a plus

This is a hybrid position, with in-office presence required as needed or approximately once a week. We welcome applicants within commuting distance of our 1745 Broadway offices, including those based in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, and PA) or along the Northeast Corridor.

The salary for the Designer level is $66,500. The salary for the Senior Designer level is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company performance.

As part of our commitment to a fair and thorough hiring process, candidates who advance may be asked to complete a work sample and/or skills assessment relevant to the role. This allows us to better understand your approach and ensures alignment with the core responsibilities of the position.

Please apply by May 11 using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, portfolio link and salary requirements.