Senior Designer, Illustrated - Union Square & Co.

Hachette Book Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Discretionary bonus

PTO

Job summary

Hachette Book Group seeks an experienced Senior Designer, Illustrated, to lead design and production for a high-volume illustrated publishing program in New York City. You will shape cover concepts, oversee interiors, and coordinate with authors, illustrators, and editors to deliver multiple titles each year.

The role requires a strong portfolio in book publishing, expert Adobe skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of design experience in book publishing.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating eye for design, typography, and color.
• 5-7 years of experience in Illustrated and/or trade 4c publishing design.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track for working with high-profile authors and illustrators and generating
• high-end, design-forward work

Responsibilities

• Develop cover and interior design from mood board and design concept through final file delivery
• Creative collaboration with editorial staff and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start to finish
• Researches, commissions, and oversees freelance illustrators and designers
• Supports photo shoot planning by researching photographers and coordinating with external teams
• Timely routing of cover and interior passes to hit seasonal deadlines and project planning
• Prepare cover mechanicals from initial layout to final production with prepress coordination
• Experience with prepress production and PDF workflow for 4-color printing
• Work with UNSQ production manager to ensure quality control and title consistency
• Collaborate with UNSQ marketing and publicity teams for exclusive edition content

Skills

Illustrated design

Cover design

Layout & typography

Adobe Creative Suite

Collaboration

Project management

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat

Job description

• high-end, design-forward work

Senior Designer, Illustrated, supports the design and production for 40 to 50 projects annually for the Union Square & Co. Adult Illustrated publishing program. The projects range from 2-4 color non-fiction titles, heavily illustrated and photo driven books. This is a rapidly growing area of Union Square & Co. Publishing, working with top-tier author/illustrator talent. The Designer will report to the Senior Art Director of Illustrated Publishing.

Responsibilities

• Develop cover and interior design from mood board and design concept through final file delivery
• Creative collaboration within design as well as with editorial staff and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start to finish
• Researches, commissions, and oversees freelance illustrators and designers
• Supports photo shoot planning by researching photographers, developing mood boards and shot lists, and coordinating with external photo teams
• Timely routing of cover and interior passes to hit seasonal deadlines as well as project planning and tracking
• Prepare cover mechanicals, from initial layout to final production (working with production mangers on materials and setup; prepress, color correction, and file setup; reviewing, correcting, and approving proofs; and providing final files for print)
• Experience with prepress production, preparing files for 4-color printing using a PDF workflow
• Work with UNSQ production manager to ensure quality control and title-by-title consistency; review of all printer proofs for title quality and excellence
• Collaborate with the UNSQ marketing and publicity team for exclusive edition content and supplying creative assets for ad/marketing materials

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• At least 5-7 years of design experience, primarily focused in book publishing
• A strong portfolio demonstrating an eye for design, typography, and color, as well as sharp conceptual thinking and visual storytelling
• 5-7 years of experience in Illustrated and/or trade 4c publishing design
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
• Proven track for working with high-profile authors and illustrators and generating
• high-end, design-forward work
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple titles at a time in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to creative vision and production schedule deadlines
• Expertise in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat), and other related technologies.
• Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print, manufacturing processes and proofing
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external partners, key collaborators, and outside talent
• Demonstrates flexibility and strong creative problem-solving skills by thoughtfully incorporating design feedback from partners and stakeholders
• Highly-organized with a strong attention to detail

Location

New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office)

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading book publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the third-largest publisher in the world. The mission of Hachette Book Group is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. At HBG, we are guided by four core pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation for this position is $62,000 - $70,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $62,000 – $70,000 per year.