HarperCollins Christian Publishing · 1 day ago
Assistant Designer (NYC Hybrid)
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expHarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books, and they are seeking an Assistant Designer to join their graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. The Assistant Designer will work closely with authors and artists to create standout designs for graphic novels, while also providing administrative support and collaborating with various teams.
PublishingDigital MediaInformation TechnologyContentInformation Services
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
Understanding of comic book techniques and conventions and knowledge of current trends in graphic novel field
Strong organization, time management and communication skills
Thorough knowledge and experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ClipStudio and related applications
Passion for graphic novels a must
Preferred
Knowledge of children's and young adult publishing field a plus
Hand-lettering skills a plus
Benefits
A comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
A 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 Christian Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an inspirational content publishing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Beth Foil Winkler
Manager, Social Media & Partner Marketing
Beth Ryan, CFM
Director, Key Accounts & Strategic Partnerships, and author of The Flowering Cross
Recent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2026-01-21
2025-11-25
Company data provided by crunchbase