Job Description

Digital Compositor

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 775110BR Location New York, New York, United States Business Marvel Entertainment Date posted Feb. 24, 2021

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for creating and delivering print-ready files for publication. The employee will also be responsible for cover and logo design and compositing saddle stitch comic books. This position services various departments throughout the company including Editorial and Marketing. The ability to multi-task as well as a strong background in production is required. Knowledge of the comic-book industry is a plus.
Responsibilities:

* Design of hardcover and softcover graphic novels, as well as a variety of other special projects including development of covers, title pages, chapter breaks, etc.
* Mockup of covers for catalog use and third-party approval
* Logo design for publishing events/storylines, marketing programs and new comic book titles
* Design of covers and editorial pages for comic books
* Manipulating Photoshop files to conform to comic book specifications
* Generating print-ready PDF files for collections

Basic Qualifications:

* Strong communications skills
* Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
* Strong Macintosh skills
* Strong software skills including professional experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
* Creativity and strong design sense

Required Education

BA/BS Degree or relevant experience

About Marvel Entertainment:

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Marvel Worldwide, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Marvel Entertainment.

Marvel Worldwide, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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