Junior Designer, Artisan Books at Hachette Book Group | NY, US | Rezi

Junior Designer, Artisan Books at Hachette Book Group

Junior Designer, Artisan Books

Hachette Book Group · NY, US

3 weeks ago

Junior Designer, Artisan Books

Hachette Book Group · NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

Hachette Book Group is seeking a Sales Coordinator to support the Gift & Specialty Sales Department. This role focuses on operations through customer service, order processing, and inventory management, involving logistic management, presentation preparation, and analytical support.

Responsibilities

  • Imagine a number of visual possibilities for a book.
  • Collaborate with editors, illustrators, and other designers to develop new ideas.
  • Thrive working on a project with many elements and using design to make it lively and engaging.
  • Respond thoughtfully to feedback.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with freelancers and in-house staff.
  • Demonstrate a keen sense of layout and the ability to select and sequence images for publication.
  • Collaborate with senior designers and editors to create concepts for a new book’s cover and interior.
  • Research, hire, and communicate with illustrators and photographers.
  • Resolve design issues and keep projects on schedule.
  • Design mechanicals, make reprint corrections, and prepare titles for production.
  • Review and correct proofs with assistance from senior staff.
  • Attend weekly production and art meetings with the publisher.

Requirements

  • BFA preferred.
  • Approximately one to three years of experience in illustrated book design.
  • Previous design experience required.
  • Typesetting experience a plus.
  • Knowledgeable of book traditions and typographic conventions.
  • Strong time management, follow-up, and follow-through skills.
  • Great attitude/team player.
  • A portfolio that shows great ideation, design, and type skills.
  • Resume and cover letter required for consideration.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator is required.

Location

  • New York City

Work Type

  • Hybrid – three days per week in the office

Experience Level

  • One to three years of experience

Education Level

  • BFA preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $55,500

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • 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

About the Company

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.