Senior Designer—Art Department (NYC Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • New York, NY

1d • $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Designer to join the Adult US Trade Art Department. This is a creative role responsible for developing original and compelling cover designs across a wide range of hardcover and paperback titles, for our fiction imprints under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate brings conceptual strength, strong typography and image-making skills, with a deep understanding of the publishing industry. You should feel equally confident working independently or collaborating closely with the Art Director and editorial teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in book publishing or a related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, sophisticated typography, and a refined design sensibility.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to present and discuss creative work clearly and professionally

Responsibilities

• Design dynamic, market-driven book covers with a strength in both commercial and literary fiction
• Develop creative concepts that align with each book’s positioning and audience
• Collaborate with the Art Director and editors throughout the design process
• Source, commission, and manage illustrators, photographers, and other visual contributors
• Prepare print-ready mechanicals and review/approve printer proofs
• Stay informed on current design trends, typography, and the competitive publishing landscape
• Under minimal supervision manages multiple projects simultaneously and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Variety of physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Other benefits
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed