Senior Designer, Custom Publishing — Hybrid/Remote

ReaderLink; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans - Medical, Dental & Presc

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Accident Insurance

Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Author Events

Publisher-sponsored Book Club

Job summary

ReaderLink is seeking a Senior Designer, Custom Publishing to create high-volume, market-ready titles for Silver Dolphin Books and Studio Fun International. You will lead covers, interiors, and packaging, translating concepts into print-ready files under tight deadlines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with editorial and leadership, rapid revisions, and strong print production knowledge. Hybrid in‑house San Diego is preferred; remote options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 6–8 years of professional design experience; children’s/custom/licensed publishing preferred.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud and print-ready file preparation.
• Strong portfolio in typography, layout, cover design, and production.
• Ability to manage many projects independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and manage a high volume of custom publishing projects across Silver Dolphin Books and Studio Fun International.
• Develop commercially appealing covers, interiors, packaging, and specialty designs for various formats.
• Execute rapid-turnaround publishing schedules from concept to final print-ready files.
• Collaborate with editors and leadership to brainstorm concepts and resolve creative challenges.
• Prepare and review design/production specifications and deliver press-ready PDFs.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Print production

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

ReaderLink is seeking a Senior Designer, Custom Publishing to create high-volume, market-ready titles for Silver Dolphin Books and Studio Fun International. You will lead covers, interiors, and packaging, translating concepts into print-ready files under tight deadlines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with editorial and leadership, rapid revisions, and strong print production knowledge. Hybrid in‑house San Diego is preferred; remote options may be considered.