Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Chartwell Books division of The Quarto Group is seeking to hire a creative book Designer to join our remote team. Chartwell is a leading publisher of value non-fiction titles that range from pop culture, lifestyle, food and drink, book plus, and self-help books.

As a Designer, you’ll collaborate closely with our Editorial and Sales Departments to create a wide variety of book designs.

Key Results Areas

• Create visually captivating covers and uniquely designed interiors for highly illustrated books.
• Work on projects independently, collaborating with editorial team and illustrators.
• Manage color printing process and preflight files for printer.
• Work directly with Production team to answer queries from the printer.
• Help Publishing Director commission illustrators and freelance designers and monitor progress.
• Work on a variety of sales covers for sales pitches and conferences.

Position Specifications

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Required

• Minimum of 1-3 years Design experience, preferably in print.
• Strong knowledge of typefaces and typography, full-color printing, RGB / CMYK color spaces, and image formats, and some facility with color correction of digital photography.
• Understanding of the book design process and technical knowledge of book production.
• Proficiency working with Adobe Creative Suite CC : InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, and Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent graphic design skills, with a passion and eye for good typography and design trends.
• Aptitude for creative thinking and effective problem solving, while staying within budget and on schedule.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and coordinate workload.
• Must be a team player and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help.
• Detail-Oriented : Exceptional attention to detail and file accuracy, with a proven ability to maintain high.

Desired

• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and timely and efficient follow-up.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs : Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Curious and motivated to learn about new topics and other points of view.

Education and Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline.

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M / F / D / V are encouraged to apply. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life / AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits & generous paid time off.

All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not provide sponsorships.