Adult Design Fellow, Books and Gifts

Chronicle Books•San Francisco, CA

13d

About The Position

The Adult Books and Gifts Design Fellow will have the opportunity to design a variety of book formats for the Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Art, and Entertainment Publishing Groups. In addition, they will have the chance to assist in creating original and existing brand support products in various stationery and specialty packaging formats for this group. Chronicle Books is a highly collaborative, team-oriented work environment that requires good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an ability to multitask and take initiative. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities, of which the primary duties are to help support the in-house designers at various stages of the publishing process, from research to design to production.

Requirements

Strong interest in book, publication, or packaging design
Background in graphic design

Responsibilities

Design sales materials
Design book covers/jackets, book interiors, gift products such as journals, notecards, pencils/erasers, games, puzzles
Design, develop, refine, mock-up books and products
Work with production to ensure accurate product development
Present and discuss designs
Participate in conversations with editorial, production, design, and sales and marketing team members
Research creative talent
Scout art for book or gift projects
Study background information for individual projects
Find new materials, products and packaging ideas
Comp book jackets,/covers/interior spreads, and gift products for presentation and sales materials
Typographic composition
Editorial text corrections
Maintain project dielines according to our style guides
Scan, organize, log artwork
Photocopying, laser printing
Work with production to color correct proofs
Deliver materials to various departments for review
Assist in photographing product shots
Participate in departmental design critiques
Attend and participate in department and company meetings
Contribute to company events