About the role

  • Assistant Designer at HarperCollins focusing on graphic novels. Collaborating with authors and artists to create compelling book designs.

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
  • Participate in group creative discussions
  • Collaborate and liaise effectively with creators and in-house departments
  • Archive files into DAM
  • Create dummies/mockups and sales materials for presentations
  • Provide general administrative support including coding and processing invoices

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
  • Physical health benefits
  • Retirement and savings plans
  • Caregiving support
  • Emotional wellbeing programs
  • Transportation assistance
  • Elective benefits for personalized choices

Job title

Assistant Designer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$52,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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