Senior Designer

Accountabilities

• • Design and typeset approximately 12–20 book projects simultaneously, managing work according to publishing schedules and production deadlines.
  • Collaborate with editorial, production, and art direction teams to develop book interiors from initial design concepts through typesetting, proofreading, revisions, and final delivery.
  • Create sophisticated long-form layouts for lifestyle, cookbook, children’s, gift, specialty, and nonfiction publications, including complex 4-color projects.
  • Translate written or verbal creative direction into visually compelling, functional, and production-ready book interiors.
  • Take ownership of projects by proactively identifying design or production challenges, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring consistent follow-through.
  • Manage project timelines, communicate progress, prioritize competing assignments, and maintain accurate production documentation.
  • Manipulate, retouch, and color-correct photographs and illustrations while creating graphs, charts, and other visual elements when required.
  • Perform prepress activities and prepare accurate, high-quality print-ready PDFs for production and printing partners.
  • Gather, organize, and archive project assets and documentation according to established procedures.
  • Repurpose existing content and implement reprint corrections while maintaining consistency and production quality.
  • Stay informed about current book design, typography, publishing, printing, and trade book trends to bring relevant creative perspectives to each project.

  Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience designing and typesetting book interiors, preferably within publishing or another high-volume production environment.
  • Demonstrated professional experience designing and laying out long-form book interiors is required, with substantial 4-color production experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field, particularly with an emphasis on interior book design and typography.
  • Expert-level Macintosh skills and advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of long-document production in Adobe InDesign, including paragraph, character, object, and GREP styles; experience with Master Pages is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of typography, book structural elements, proofreading marks, printing, binding, and prepress processes.
  • Strong knowledge of current trade book design trends and an understanding of how design choices translate into successful finished products.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to work effectively with files and content originating from different sources.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage numerous concurrent projects and prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brainstorm ideas, interpret direction, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and project execution.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative creative team.
  • Comfortable working quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of quality.
  • A strong creative vision, flexibility, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for typography and books.
  • An online portfolio showcasing relevant book interior design and typesetting work is required.

  Benefits

  • Salary: $56,000–$70,000 annually, with compensation determined based on experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other relevant factors.
  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other areas of employee wellbeing.
  • Flexible elective benefits that allow employees to select options aligned with their individual needs and circumstances.
  • Full-time remote work opportunity within the United States.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful publishing projects and visually impactful books.
  • Collaborative environment working alongside experienced editorial, production, art, and creative professionals.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.