Senior Designer, Adult, UNSQ

Hachette Book Group•New York, NY

2d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Union Square & Co. is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and creative senior designer to join our team. As an integral part of our group, this person will carry each project through the design process, including conception, execution, approval, and transmitting files to Production. They should have extensive experience in book cover design and feel comfortable focusing on a range of genres under the supervision of the Art Director, Adult Books. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

4-year college degree preferably in Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5-7 years design experience in book publishing
Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
Extensive experience designing book covers
Experience hiring and overseeing illustrators, negotiating rates, and rights usage
Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print: manufacturing process, proofing, and color correction
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and generate creative and innovative cover designs for UNSQ’s Adult list, including Classics, and select Gift titles
Works closely with the Art Director to maintain the highest quality of design and production standards while keeping on track with deadlines
Collaborates closely with editorial team to develop thoughtful, market-appropriate designs
Oversees all stages of preparation including prepress, color correction, setting print-ready files up for special effects, and proof review.
Maintains ongoing communications and schedules with the Editorial and Production departments to ensure timely execution and follow through from manuscript to bound book for all projects
Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when required
Ensures that designs fulfill UNSQ’s high standards, represent the brand in the market, and push the envelope in both concept and execution
Attends weekly status and design meetings
Stays abreast of changes in publishing industry, design trends, and new techniques that will improve the efficiency and creativity