Designer, Publishing

Paramount

Designer for Paramount creating compelling design solutions for books and publishing experiences. Collaborating with teams to support the development of content across various formats and genres.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design compelling book covers, interiors, and supporting materials across a variety of formats and age categories
Collaborate with editorial, franchise/licensing, and production teams throughout the development process
Work with illustrators, photographers, and external creative partners to bring projects to life
Prepare files for print and digital publishing formats
Contribute to the development of visual systems, templates, and design guidelines that support brand consistency
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and production schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BFA) and/or equivalent design education
5+ years of experience in publishing design
Solid portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4-color), typography, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Knowledge of print production, file preparation, color management, and publishing workflows
Experience finding, hiring, collaborating with, and art directing illustrators.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

book cover designinterior designtypographyvisual storytellingprint productionfile preparationcolor managementpublishing workflowsart directioncollaboration

Soft Skills

project managementdeadline managementteam collaborationcreative collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeBFA