Hybrid Senior Illustrated Designer – Books & Covers

Hachette Livre; New York; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

PTO

Job summary

Hachette Book Group in New York City seeks a Senior Designer, Illustrated, to lead cover and interior design for 40–50 projects annually in the Adult Illustrated program. You will work with top-tier talent, editors, and production teams to deliver high-quality, illustrated books.

The role calls for strong typography, color, and storytelling skills, plus extensive experience in print production and prepress. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of design experience, primarily in book publishing.
• Strong portfolio showing design, typography, color, and visual storytelling.
• 5–7 years in Illustrated or trade 4c publishing design.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track with high-profile authors and illustrators delivering design-forward work.
• Ability to manage multiple titles under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
• Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print and proofs.

Responsibilities

• Develop cover and interior design from mood board and concept through final files.
• Collaborate with editorial staff and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start to finish.
• Research, commission, and oversee freelance illustrators and designers.
• Support photo shoot planning by researching photographers and coordinating with external teams.
• Route cover and interior passes to hit seasonal deadlines and plan projects.
• Prepare cover mechanicals from layout to final production with materials and setup; review proofs.
• Prepress experience, 4-color printing, PDF workflow.
• Coordinate with UNSQ production manager for title quality and consistency; review printer proofs.
• Collaborate with UNSQ marketing/publicity for exclusive edition content and assets.

Skills

Book publishing design

Typography & color

Visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Under pressure

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Acrobat

Job description

Hachette Book Group in New York City seeks a Senior Designer, Illustrated, to lead cover and interior design for 40–50 projects annually in the Adult Illustrated program. You will work with top-tier talent, editors, and production teams to deliver high-quality, illustrated books.

The role calls for strong typography, color, and storytelling skills, plus extensive experience in print production and prepress. Hybrid work arrangement applies.