Sourcebooks · 23 hours ago
Marketing Designer
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expSourcebooks is a recognized leader in innovation and a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books transcending categories. The Marketing Designer plays a key role in shaping how Sourcebooks presents its books and brands through expert-level design and production of print and digital catalogs, as well as video and animation assets.
BooksPublishing
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain complex, long-form print and digital catalogs from concept through final production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery
Lead the creation of video and animation assets—including motion graphics, animated promos, and short-form video—at an expert level, aligned with brand standards and campaign goals
Manage demanding, multi-phase project schedules, balancing overlapping deadlines, revisions, and approvals while maintaining a high level of quality and precision
Collaborate closely with marketing, sales, vertical teams, and the Creative Director to translate strategic goals into compelling visual storytelling
Interface with senior management in a polite, professional, and solutions-oriented manner, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback thoughtfully
Ensure all work reflects Sourcebooks’ brand standards while flexing appropriately across different imprints, genres, and audiences
Oversee accuracy and quality control across all deliverables, including layout, typography, imagery, motion, and final output
Manage, organize, and archive working files and final assets according to established systems and best practices
Track time spent on projects and support evaluations of efficiency and effectiveness for major initiatives
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of professional experience in a marketing design, graphic design, or related role
Expert-level experience designing long-form catalogs or similarly complex, multi-page publications (print and digital)
Advanced skills in video and animation creation, including motion graphics and short-form video content
Demonstrated ability to project manage long-running, high-volume, detail-intensive creative projects from start to finish
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong commitment to producing error-free work
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively under tight deadlines
Experience collaborating cross-functionally and communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership
A solid understanding of brand systems and the ability to apply them consistently across varied formats and audiences
Confidence giving and receiving feedback in a professional, constructive manner
A proactive, self-motivated approach and a genuine interest in continuously improving creative processes and outcomes
Benefits
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care
Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Generous paid time off
Company
Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is a publishing house focused on publishing books under many categories, including romance novels, gift books, and more.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-06-12
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