Macmillan

Junior Designer

Macmillan

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $50,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Design and set up mechanicals/effects plates for jackets, covers, and interiors
  • Create engaging cover and interior designs through composition, typography, illustration, and photography
  • Route materials following department procedures and guidelines
  • Typeset corrections to jackets, covers, and interiors throughout routing process
  • Research and suggest illustrators, photographers, and stock images for projects
  • Articulate concepts with polished, convincing sketch comps
  • Collaborate closely with editorial team and other internal departments
  • Deliver notes to and handle correspondence with illustrators
  • Follow and help maintain on-time schedules
  • Respond to queries and liaise with other departments on behalf of the 1-color team as requested

Requirements

  • At least 1 - 3 years bookmaking experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design or other related field OR equivalent work experience.
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Mac Platform
  • Expert in color theory and design fundamentals
  • Exceptional portfolio displaying strong typographic skills
  • Knowledge of and an interest in the book publishing industry
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
bookmakinggraphic designtypographyillustrationphotographycolor theorydesign fundamentals
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationtime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic designMaster’s degree in graphic design