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New Junior Designer/Designer, Grand Central Publishing

Hachette Book Group

The Grand Central Publishing Art department is seeking to hire a Junior Designer or a Designer depending on experience level. The applicant will be working on all the imprints in the Grand Central Publishing lineup. Applicant must be mature, highly organized, efficient, conscientious, and possess the ability to multi-task. The Junior Designer or Designer will work in a highly creative, friendly and teamwork-oriented art department and will interact heavily with the creative director, art directors, designers, editorial, managing editorial, publicity, production and marketing departments to ensure timely workflow, department deadlines and interdepartmental requests. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Designing and formatting cover mechanicals (flaps/back ads and creating digital formats for eBooks+Audio) for both hardcover and paperback titles for the GCP Adult Trade list.
  • Cover design assignments.
  • Designing marketing ads/materials/social media assets to support our books.
  • Pre-press work and color corrections for jacket files going to the printer.
  • Attending weekly production meetings.
  • Photo / Art research.
  • Working on Reprint Corrections on backlist titles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

  • 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.
  • 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 and other Microsoft operating systems 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.
  • Takes the lead in inspiring others to work together for mutual benefit.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail.

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 range for this position is $53,200- $59,500. 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, 2 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. 

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