Graphic Designer - Publishing & Brand Systems

Socket.dev; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create and typeset content for print and digital distribution, with strong typography, layout, color theory, and print production skills. The candidate will design visuals for publishing projects and collaborate with editors and authors to ensure accuracy and quality.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Production and Editorial Services, you will maintain branding across publication portfolios, stay current on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in graphic design and typesetting for print distribution and digital distribution.
• Proficiency in typography, layout design, color theory, and print production processes; experience in publishing/academic environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; proficient with Adobe CC tools and MS Office; able to collaborate with editors and authors.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain visual branding for publication portfolios; ensure brand consistency.
• Ensure quality and timely production from concept to final files.
• Stay current with design trends and publishing technologies.
• Recommend cost‑saving design and production solutions while maintaining quality.
• Present design concepts to authors, editors and staff and incorporate feedback.
• Develop and maintain editorial style and formatting guidelines for manuscript preparation.
• Maintain the AAP Identity Program and update guidelines/resources.
• Advise on visual design, accessibility, and technical standards for digital/web products.
• Collaborate on cross‑functional teams to determine best formats for publications.
• Coordinate with external vendors for image and asset development.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Color theory

Print production

Creative messaging

Editorial teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

MS Office

Macintosh

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create and typeset content for print and digital distribution, with strong typography, layout, color theory, and print production skills. The candidate will design visuals for publishing projects and collaborate with editors and authors to ensure accuracy and quality.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Production and Editorial Services, you will maintain branding across publication portfolios, stay current on