Sourcebooks ยท 2 weeks ago
Assistant Designer
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$21.63/hr - $25.48/hr
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Responsibilities
Provide design support to the creative team, assisting in the creation of book covers across all adult & YA imprints, and other visual assets.
Manage file check-ins from freelancers, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
Maintain cover trend reports, staying on top of design trends and industry aesthetics.
Attend weekly design meetings, assist in meeting prep and follow-up by managing agendas and minutes by imprint.
Ensure accurate and complete materials for testing, internal meetings and sales, maintaining the most up-to-date materials throughout the entirety of the cover development process.
Assist in designer and artist research, and moodboard development, ensuring high-quality visuals are sourced for projects.
Support the full cover production process, from concept to final product, contributing creative input and technical skills to ensure all elements meet final print-ready specifications.
Track progress of assigned projects and manage time effectively to meet creative and production deadlines.
And other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Strong typography skills and an eye for design, with the ability to create visually appealing layouts.
Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (Mac-based environment), with a strong understanding of design tools and techniques.
Understanding of graphic arts processes, including preflight and file QC, with the ability to troubleshoot technical design issues.
Knowledge of book production and printing processes, especially for covers and jackets, including color management and print specifications.
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.
Consistent involvement with industry trends in design and technology, with a passion for staying current with creative developments.
Ability to optimize designs for print and digital formats, ensuring quality across different media.
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 degree in graphic design or relevant experience.
Knowledge of and experience working in the Adobe Creative Suite.
A portfolio showcasing an eye for visually compelling layouts, design hierarchy and strong typography.
A love for books!
Preferred
Publishing experience is a plus but not required.
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.
Founded in 1987
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dominique Raccah
Founder, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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