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Design Manager
Overview:
The HarperOne Group is currently seeking a Design Manager to create original covers and jackets for the HarperOne Group imprints - Amistad, HarperVia, HarperCollins Español, and HarperOne.
Hybrid NYC or remote location status will be considered.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
The HarperOne Group is currently seeking a Design Manager to create original covers and jackets for the HarperOne Group imprints - Amistad, HarperVia, HarperCollins Español, and HarperOne.
Hybrid NYC or remote location status will be considered.
- Works collaboratively and closely with Art Director.
- Designs original covers and jackets for assigned titles.
- Researches, presents, and works closely with illustrators and photographers.
- Designs and routes jacket and cover mechanicals and sees process through to production stage in timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Prepares files, reviews, and corrects proofs.
- Coordinates photoshoots.
- Makes reprint corrections.
- Makes backlist corrections.
- Converts hardcover designs to paperback format.
- Engages in special projects and requests from Marketing and Publicity departments.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-6 years of book cover design experience required
- Strong ability in illustration and hand-lettering (preferred)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to set priorities under pressure and deadlines
- Strong prepress and production awareness
- Strong Mac skills and design competence with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- A strong interest in books
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with design trends and commercial market
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
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