Junior Designer, Grand Central Publishing

Hachette Book Group is a leading book publisher, and they are seeking a Junior Designer for their Grand Central Publishing Art department. The Junior Designer will be responsible for designing and formatting cover mechanicals, creating marketing materials, and collaborating with various departments to ensure timely workflow and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Designing and formatting cover mechanicals (spine/back cover/flaps design) for both hardcover and paperback titles for the GCP Adult Trade list
• Digital formatting of audio and ebook covers
• Cover design assignments
• Designing marketing ads/materials/social media assets to support our books
• Digital and physical mockup of book covers
• Pre-press work and color corrections for jacket files going to the printer
• Attending weekly production meeting and weekly cover art meeting
• Photo / Art research
• Working on Reprint Corrections on backlist titles
• Junior Designer will be reporting to an Art Director, and an Associate Art Director

Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must have portfolio link with sample work included with resume
• 1-3 years of experience in an art or design department is a plus, but not necessary
• Background in illustration is a plus
• Mac platform skills with mastery of current Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Working knowledge of AfterEffects, Animation a plus, but not necessary
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience
• Is able to work well in a team setting and creatively collaborate with others
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail

Benefits

• 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)
• Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services

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