Assistant Designer (NYC Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • New York, NY

1d • $55,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HarperCollins Publishers seeks an Assistant Designer with a passion for manga, manhwa, and manhua to join our graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. Launched in the fall of 2020, HarperAlley is a collaborative, creator-focused publisher of graphic novels for readers of all ages ranging from children to adults. The Assistant Designer will be an integral part of the team, working with creators, licensors, and in-house team to design books that stand out in the rapidly growing graphic novel marketplace.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant work experience required
• A proven ability to envision and execute outstanding design
• Keen eye for detail and experience working with the production teams to ensure high quality end products
• Strong typographic skills; Hand-lettering skills a plus
• Understanding of manga, manhwa, and manhua book techniques, marketplace, and knowledge of current trends
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ClipStudio and related applications
• Passion for graphic novels a must

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of children’s and young adult publishing field a plus
• Preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute arresting jacket and interior designs under general supervision
• Follow design workflow and adhere to tight deadlines
• Assist all phases of design process and production process. Prepare mechanical files and production-ready layouts for print, coordinate with the production team to create files for proofs and assist with color-reviews.
• Participate in group creative discussions
• Collaborate and effectively work with freelancers and creators
• Communicate with in-house departments to keep workflows moving smoothly
• Archives files into DAM
• Create dummies/mockups as well as other sales materials for sales presentations
• Work closely with Art Director to keep them informed on project and production status
• Provide general administrative support, including coding and processing invoices, archiving files and contracts, updating and maintaining Biblio, etc.

Benefits

• In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
• HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
• HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees