Junior Children's Book Designer — Shape Imaginations

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks a highly motivated designer to join our publishing team, shaping the visual identity of children’s books from picture books to graphic novels. You will collaborate with Creative Directors, editors, and illustrators to create compelling interior page layouts and cover concepts.

Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, strong typography, layout and color theory, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines are essential. 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong typography, layout, and color theory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Design Managers, and other designers on book design and production.
• Develop interior page designs and cover mechanics for manufacturing.
• Design layouts and typography for jackets and interiors; guide illustrators and colorists.
• Communicate with editors throughout manuscript-to-finished-product workflow.
• Review color proofs to ensure print quality.
• Attend art department and cover concept meetings; provide critique.
• Identify and research new talent for covers, graphic novels, and picture books.

Skills

Creative design

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Education

BFA or equivalent

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Aquent seeks a highly motivated designer to join our publishing team, shaping the visual identity of children’s books from picture books to graphic novels. You will collaborate with Creative Directors, editors, and illustrators to create compelling interior page layouts and cover concepts.

Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, strong typography, layout and color theory, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines are essential. 1-3 years of experience preferred.