Remote Book & Journal Designer-Compositor

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarships

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Designer-Compositor within the University Press, Editorial, Design, and Production department. You will design and typeset journals and books, including covers and interior layouts, and prepare print-ready and ebook files.

Ideal candidates will have a graphic design degree, strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines while coordinating with editors and production staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field; additional education/substitution allowed year-for-year.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; typography and layout skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate with staff, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and typeset a number of journals and books per year, including cover design and interior layout.
• Coordinate with senior designers, editors, and production staff to maintain schedules.
• Conduct quality-control checks of typeset files and support additional design/drafting tasks.

Skills

Deadline management

Coordination of schedules

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Designer-Compositor within the University Press, Editorial, Design, and Production department. You will design and typeset journals and books, including covers and interior layouts, and prepare print-ready and ebook files.

Ideal candidates will have a graphic design degree, strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines while coordinating with editors and production staff.