Junior Designer, Marketing & Creative Services, Union Square & Co.

Hachette Book Group•New York, NY

42d•$56,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Union Square & Co. is seeking a Junior Designer to join our Marketing creative team. This role will work across Children’s, Adult, and Gift imprints to concept and create print, digital, and social assets that bring our books and brands to life visually. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong interest in books, media, and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field.
Prior professional design experience through freelance or internship preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom), Canva, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong photography and photo editing skills.
Experience designing assets for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
Experience designing web assets (Amazon A+, web banners, digital ads, etc.).
Basic understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
Ability to take direction, work collaboratively, and deliver in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Strong ability to understand assignments, ask questions, and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or other video editing tools is a plus!
Interest in books, publishing, and visual storytelling is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and produce a variety of marketing materials, including digital ads, sell sheets/brochures, social media graphics, email headers, web banners, motion graphics, posters, and print collateral.
Assist in developing compelling visual concepts and campaigns for book launches and seasonal marketing initiatives.
Capture and edit photography for use across digital and social platforms.
Craft compelling content for use on owned social media content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and YouTube.
Create image mockups and composites in Photoshop
Manage seasonal decks and assets under the guidance of Creative Director
Collaborate with marketing, publicity, and editorial teams to ensure all visuals align with each book’s branding and tone of voice.
Prepare and package final artwork for production and digital delivery.
Maintain organized design files and asset libraries.
Stay current on design trends, publishing aesthetics, and social media best practices.