Senior Book Designer & Jacket Art Lead

University of California Office of the President; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of California Office of the President seeks an Artist Senior in Oakland, CA to lead jacket/cover design, interiors, and production. Responsibilities include creating original designs, preparing final mechanicals for printers, and coordinating with editors, production staff, and freelancers.

A strong portfolio and knowledge of typographic specifications are essential. The role requires minimum two years in book design, pays $38.69–$45.11/hour, and offers benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with art training and relevant experience.
• Portfolio in book design or related design fields.

Responsibilities

• Interior design and typography specifications for manuscripts and journals.
• Design jacket and cover art; prepare final files for prepress and production.
• Freelance management and collaboration with Acquisitions, Marketing, authors, and printers.

Job description

University of California Office of the President seeks an Artist Senior in Oakland, CA to lead jacket/cover design, interiors, and production. Responsibilities include creating original designs, preparing final mechanicals for printers, and coordinating with editors, production staff, and freelancers.

A strong portfolio and knowledge of typographic specifications are essential. The role requires minimum two years in book design, pays $38.69–$45.11/hour, and offers benefits.