Designer

Scholastic • New York, NY

11d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and talented Designer to join the Fiction design team in creating award-winning and dynamic Middle Grade and YA fiction titles. You will be a strong fit for this role if you love typography, solving visual design problems, care about craft, concept and composition, and working collaboratively. In this role you will be responsible for designing 5-10+ titles per season, including book covers, solicitation materials, and interiors, concepting, artist selection, and reprint projects. In this role you are expected to deliver high-quality design work on-schedule while collaborating with editorial, production, and the creative team, under guidance of CD/manager.

Requirements

• Strong design, typography, and layout skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Excellent computer skills in relevant art/design software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly creative.
• Detail oriented.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Interest in children’s publishing and visual storytelling.
• Publishing internships in Design.
• 1-2 years publishing experience.
• Interest and ability in typography.
• Awareness of book publishing, art trends, love of reading, cover design.
• BFA in Design and/or illustration.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce covers, interiors, and marketing materials for 5-10+ titles each season.
• Develop visual concepts, create dynamic typography, identify and help manage artist feedback and schedules, and contribute creative solutions with initiative and exploration under the guidance of the Creative Director/Manager.
• Build and route cover and interior mechanicals, manage revisions and corrections, and package files for output.
• Maintain schedules, meet deadlines, respond promptly to project-related communications, draft contracts, code invoices, and provide support to team members on shared projects.
• Participate in status and art management meetings, representing projects and the team professionally.
• Communicate effectively with editorial, production, manufacturing, and external creative partners.
• Write clear, concise, and professional correspondences.
• Work with editors, production partners, and external vendors to develop and implement solutions, elicit and incorporate feedback, and support the creative vision, contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Prepare print-ready files and ensure all materials meet production specifications.
• Verify color usage, image resolution, template compliance, and technical requirements.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining organized files, accurate version control and a consistently high standard of quality.

Benefits

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level