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Senior Designer, Adult, UNSQ

AT Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group

Senior Designer, Adult, UNSQ

New York, NY
SUMMARY:
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. 
 
 Duties include:
  • Conceptualize and generate creative and innovative cover designs for UNSQ’s Adult list
  • 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, 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

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Minimum 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 
The compensation for this position is $65,000-$75,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
 
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.
 
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
 
 
 
 
Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: ouKHvfwa
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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