Senior Book Cover Designer - Creative Lead for Fiction

confidential; United States; Presencial; USD 59.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Senior Designer for the Adult US Trade Art Department to create original cover designs for hardcover and paperback fiction. You will work with minimal supervision, collaborating with the Art Director and editors to develop concepts that resonate with each book’s audience.

The role emphasizes strong typography, image-making, and a deep publishing industry understanding. You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and stay current on design

Formación

• 5+ years of professional design experience in publishing or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, typography, and refined design sensibility.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to present and discuss creative work clearly and professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Design market-driven book covers for fiction across hardcover and paperback.
• Develop concepts aligned with each book’s positioning and audience.
• Collaborate with the Art Director and editors throughout the design process.
• Source, commission, and manage illustrators, photographers, and other visual contributors.
• Prepare print-ready mechanicals and review printer proofs.
• Stay informed on current design trends and the competitive publishing landscape.
• Under minimal supervision manages multiple projects simultaneously and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Conocimientos

Conceptual thinking

Typography

Image-making

Portfolio presentation

Communication

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Descripción del empleo

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Senior Designer for the Adult US Trade Art Department to create original cover designs for hardcover and paperback fiction. You will work with minimal supervision, collaborating with the Art Director and editors to develop concepts that resonate with each book’s audience.

The role emphasizes strong typography, image-making, and a deep publishing industry understanding. You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and stay current on design