Design Assistant – Children’s
Posted on: 1 Mar 2021
New York City, New York
Job Description
Overview
The Design team at HarperCollins Childrens Books is currently seeking a Design Assistant. The ideal candidate is highly creative and thrives in an exciting, faced-paced environment. The Design Assistant will report to the Senior Art Director and will workalongside a seasoned design team on all stages of a book's development, from the earliest concepts through final, print ready mechanicals and will have a front row seat to many exciting projects!
Responsibilities
* Provide design support to Senior Art Director and other Managers on the Design Team as needed
* Provide administrative supportto the Designteam including archiving files, updating charts, processing invoices and contracts, purchasing fonts, ordering books, etc.
* Create materials for presentations that may include sketch comps and illustrator suggestions
* Under supervision, design front list novels and interiors, paperbacks, paperback repackages, graphic novels, reprints and bound galleys
* Provide general assistance to team on special projects as needed
Qualifications
* A college degree or equivalent work experience required
* At least 1 year of relevant work experience (including but not limited to internships and/or coursework)
* Course work in graphic design, typography, and illustration preferred
* A passion for children's books, book publishing and design
* Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
* Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills
* Detail oriented with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
* Ability to learn and adapt quickly and work effectively in a team setting
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred .
This role is currently based out of New York, New York. You may need to commute to the office when it reopens.
HarperCollins is an equal opportunity employer.
Our recruitment team will review all applications submitted through www.harpercollins.com/careers . Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This role will be taken down when we are no longer accepting new applicants.
Job Locations US-NY-New York
Category Art & Design
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets
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