Junior Designer, Running Press

Hachette Book Group•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Running Press is seeking a Junior Book Designer to join their team in Philadelphia. This role involves designing and managing multiple book titles per season, including covers and interiors, across various imprints. The designer will work closely with the Creative Director, Associate Design Director, and editorial and production departments. Responsibilities also include creating sales and publicity materials, hiring and managing illustrators and photographers, and working with licensed brands. The position is based in Philadelphia with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office per week.

Requirements

BFA in Design
Proficient in Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Knowledge of typography, illustration, and photography necessary to create designs for multiple formats, the focus being gift and pop culture.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate in individual and group settings as well as with out-of-house illustrators, photographers, and freelancers.
Ability to attend to details and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Ability to reliably commute to the Philadelphia office.

Responsibilities

Design and manage 8+ titles (cover and interiors) a season across multiple imprints (3 seasons a year).
Work closely with Creative Director, Associate Design Director, and editorial and production departments to design and layout book covers and interiors, as well as Miniature Editions packages from initial acquisition to print ready files in multiple formats.
Create sales and publicity material as needed for those titles.
Hire and manage illustrators and photographers as needed.
Work with licensed brands and their assets to create books.
Create select advertising and promotional materials as needed for custom publishing or retail promotions.