Job Description

Overview

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and highly values diverse backgrounds and insights that fuel our innovation.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing seeks a Graphic Designer with experience in digital and print marketing design to join our team. Were an in-house Design team supporting multiple brand marketing groups for the direct to consumer business.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of current design trends, especially with a concentration on digital design. We work in a fast-paced environment, so appropriate creative vision, attention to detail, and execution are crucial for the role, as well as organization and managing a demanding schedule.

Responsibilities

* Develop original designs for digital marketing (performance marketing ads, social media graphics, emails, website graphics, etc.), seeing projects through from concept through completion
* Supporting creation of graphics and design layouts for catalogs, print ads and flyers.

* Collaborating with the Direct Brand and Platform teams to support campaigns and offer design solutions and production assistance.

* Drive innovation with creative execution and editorial storytelling.

* Compile and develop assets needed for marketing projects to optimize performance of campaigns.

* Support in developing and evolving brand standards for multiple brands and apply the appropriate guidelines to projects.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

* Advanced Macintosh computer skills in Adobe CC Suites programs: mainly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
* Strong understanding of creative development for digital marketing platforms

* Knowledge of typography and composition. Experience with the use of paragraph styles, character styles, and setting up master pages is preferred.

* Knowledge of book structural elements and proofreading marks is nice to have..

Work Experience:

* 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design preferably in digital and print marketing.
* Agency experience a plus.

* Online portfolio required for consideration. It shoulddemonstrate a solid grasp of graphic design and communicating visually. Good use of typography, illustration styles, color and design trends will also be important.

Education:

* BA in Design field, especially relating to advertising/marketing design.

Skills:

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
* Proficiency in office software tools including: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel

* Knowledge of HTML and email/web design a plus

* Creative,enthusiasm for communicating through design

* Conceptual vision

* Organized and detail oriented

* Works well in fast-paced environment, with ability to manage multiple projects and revisions effectively

* Able to work both independently and collaboratively across functions

* Problem-solver

* Team player with strong interpersonal skills

* Flexible to changes and welcomes constructive feedback on design

* Works well with people

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Locations US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-TN-Nashville

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