HarperCollins Publishers · 1 day ago
Assistant Designer (NYC Hybrid)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
1+ years expHarperCollins Publishers is a passionate company about books, seeking an Assistant Designer to join their graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. The role involves creating and executing designs for graphic novels, collaborating with authors and artists, and ensuring production-ready layouts for print.
BooksEducationPrintingPublishing
Responsibilities
Create and execute arresting jacket and interior designs
Follow design workflow and adhere to tight deadlines
Prepare mechanical files and production-ready layouts for print, coordinate with the production team to create files for proofs and do color-reviews
Participate in group creative discussions
Collaborate and liaise effectively with creators and in-house departments
Archives files into DAM
Creates dummies/mockups as well as other sales materials for sales presentations
Provides general administrative support, including coding and processing invoices, archiving files and contracts, updates and maintains Biblio, etc. Keeps supervisor informed on project and production status
Qualification
Required
A college degree or equivalent work experience required
1+ years of relevant work experience
A proven ability to envision and execute outstanding design
Strong typographic skills; Hand-lettering skills a plus
Understanding of comic book techniques and conventions and knowledge of current trends in graphic novel field. Understanding of manga a plus
Strong organization, time management and communication skills
Thorough knowledge and experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ClipStudio and related applications
Knowledge of children's and young adult publishing field a plus
Passion for graphic novels a must
Preferred
Cover letters are strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce
Company
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charlie Redmayne
CEO, HarperCollins UK
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Lisa Sharkey
SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at HarperCollins
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