Junior Designer: Illustrated Books & Layout Concepts

Hachette-Livre; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

PTO

Job summary

Hachette Book Group’s Artisan Books design team is growing. A junior designer who can translate ideas into beautiful, functional nonfiction books is sought to collaborate with editors and designers on covers and interiors.

You’ll work with illustrators and photographers, handle multiple projects, and refine layouts and typography to create engaging books from cookbooks to lifestyle titles.

Qualifications

• BFA preferred; education aligned with illustration/book design.
• Approx. 1–3 years of experience in illustrated book design.
• Strong knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Previous design experience required; typesetting is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of book traditions and typographic conventions.
• Strong time management, follow-up, and follow-through.
• Great attitude and team player; portfolio shows ideation, design, and typography.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior designers and editors to generate multiple book concepts.
• Research, hire, and communicate with illustrators and photographers.
• Resolve design snags and keep projects on schedule.
• Design mechanicals, execute reprint corrections, and prep titles for production.
• Review proofs with senior staff and iterate as needed.
• Attend weekly production and art meetings with the publisher.

Skills

Ideation

Collaboration

Layout

Typography

Education

BFA preferred

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Hachette Book Group’s Artisan Books design team is growing. A junior designer who can translate ideas into beautiful, functional nonfiction books is sought to collaborate with editors and designers on covers and interiors.

You’ll work with illustrators and photographers, handle multiple projects, and refine layouts and typography to create engaging books from cookbooks to lifestyle titles.