Associate Designer, MCPG

holtzbrinck Publishing Group • New York, NY

25d • $52,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking an Associate Designer to join our picture book team. This role will assist in designing covers and interiors for our children's book imprints-Balzer + Bray, Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, Feiwel and Friends, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Odd Dot, and Roaring Brook Press-and provide administrative support as needed.

Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite-with an emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Google Suite, and Mac Platform.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain schedules in a deadline driven environment
• Working knowledge in color theory, design fundamentals, and print production
• Exceptional portfolio displaying strong typographic skills
• Knowledge of and an interest in the book publishing industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to collaborate and compromise with colleagues
• Goal orientated team player who is motivated to learn from colleagues
• A passion for children's books
• Applicants must submit Design Portfolio or Design Website to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of related bookmaking and/or design experience with an interest in children's books and illustration
• Experience with novelty format books and familiarity with licensing and branding a plus
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or another related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the art director, conceptualize and design clever and fun picture book designs, from initial concept to the completion of the final bound book
• Design and set up mechanicals and effects plates for jackets, covers, and interiors, ensuring print-ready accuracy
• Route materials following department procedures and guidelines and typeset corrections to the jackets and interiors throughout the routing process
• Articulate concepts with polished and convincing sketch comps and present thoughtful and intentional font choices for covers and interior designs
• Collaborate directly with editorial team and other internal departments
• Deliver notes to and handle correspondence with illustrators
• Manage schedules and meet deadlines for multiple assigned projects
• Research and suggest illustrators and stay current on illustration, design, and publishing trends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees