Hachette Book Group

Junior Designer, Grand Central Publishing

Hachette Book Group  •  $59k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Remote)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description


The Grand Central Publishing Art department is seeking to hire a Junior Designer. The applicant will be working on all the imprints in the Grand Central Publishing lineup. Applicant must be mature, highly organized, efficient, conscientious, and possess the ability to multi-task. The Junior Designer will work in a highly creative, friendly and teamwork-oriented art department and will interact heavily with the creative director, art directors, designers, editorial, managing editorial, publicity, production and marketing departments to ensure timely workflow, department deadlines and interdepartmental requests.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Designing and formatting cover mechanicals (spine/back cover/flaps design) for both hardcover and paperback titles for the GCP Adult Trade list. 
  • Digital formatting of audio and ebook covers. 
  • Cover design assignments. 
  • Designing marketing ads/materials/social media assets to support our books. 
  • Digital and physical mockup of book covers. 
  • Pre-press work and color corrections for jacket files going to the printer. 
  • Attending weekly production meeting and weekly cover art meeting. 
  • Photo / Art research. 
  • Working on Reprint Corrections on backlist titles. 
  • Junior Designer will be reporting to an Art Director, and an Associate Art Director 
  • This is a NYC-based position. HBG’s hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Must have portfolio link with sample work included with resume.
  • 1-3 years of experience in an art or design department is a plus, but not necessary.
  • Background in illustration is a plus.
  • Mac platform skills with mastery of current Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). 
  • Working knowledge of AfterEffects, Animation a plus, but not necessary.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience.
  • Is able to work well in a team setting and creatively collaborate with others. 
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail.
How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role. 
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.  
 
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   
 
The compensation range for this position is $59,000 Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.    
 
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.   

Hachette Book Group

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher dedicated to making it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. As part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher, HBG is home to dozens of esteemed imprints including Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company for Young Readers, Grand Central Publishing, Orbit, Basic Books Group, and Workman Publishing. We publish across all formats and genres including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and books for young readers—as well as audiobooks, puzzles, games, stationary, calendars, and other book-related products that inspire and engage readers of all ages.

We provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishers. HBG is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boston, MA; Lebanon, IN; Nashville, TN; Boulder, CO; North Adams, MA; Berkeley, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Chapel Hill NC. Hachette Book Group Canada, our marketing and publicity company, is based in Toronto.

HBG’s mission is guided by four strategic pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset. These values shape how we publish, how we operate, and how we support our authors, employees, and readers. We’re committed to publishing content that resonates and fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging; for our staff, authors, and partners alike. Our DEI efforts include employee resource groups, inclusive hiring practices, and publishing programs that amplify historically underrepresented voices.

We’re proud to offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace where creativity is values, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in shaping the future of publishing.

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