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Sourcebooks · 1 month ago

Summer Internship - Publishing Operations/Cover Production Design

Naperville, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Sourcebooks is the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., known for its bestselling books. The Publishing Operations/Cover Production Design Summer Internship offers a hands-on opportunity for college students or recent graduates to work on real publicity campaigns and collaborate with publishing professionals in a creative environment.

BooksPublishing

Responsibilities

Support to the Covers Production team, assisting in the creation of book jackets and visual assets across all Adult & YA imprints, while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency

Explore design trends and industry aesthetics that range from design to manufacturing specifications

Support the full-cover production process and learn the technical skills to ensure all elements meet final print-ready requirements

Assist in art buying and research, ensuring high-quality visuals are sourced for projects

Track progress of assigned projects and manage time effectively to meet creative and production deadlines

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopTypography skillsOrganizedCreative feedbackCommunicationDetail-orientedGrowth mindsetTeam collaboration

Required

Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads

Strong typography skills and an eye for design, with the ability to create visually appealing layouts

Experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (Mac-based environment)

Ability to work across multiple projects with tight deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and creativity under pressure

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to take creative feedback constructively to improve designs

Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team, contributing creative ideas and collaborating effectively

Growth mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement, eager to learn and develop new skills

A love of books!

Company

Sourcebooks

Sourcebooks is a publishing house focused on publishing books under many categories, including romance novels, gift books, and more.

Founded in 1987

Naperville, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.sourcebooks.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

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