Assistant Designer (NYC Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers is a leading publishing company, and they are seeking an Assistant Designer for their graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. The role involves creating and executing book designs, collaborating with creators and the in-house team, and ensuring high-quality production standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute arresting jacket and interior designs under general supervision
• Follow design workflow and adhere to tight deadlines
• Assist all phases of design process and production process
• Prepare mechanical files and production-ready layouts for print, coordinate with the production team to create files for proofs and assist with color-reviews
• Participate in group creative discussions
• Collaborate and effectively work with freelancers and creators
• Communicate with in-house departments to keep workflows moving smoothly
• Archives files into DAM
• Create dummies/mockups as well as other sales materials for sales presentations
• Work closely with Art Director to keep them informed on project and production status
• Provide general administrative support, including coding and processing invoices, archiving files and contracts, updating and maintaining Biblio, etc

Skills

• 1+ years of relevant work experience required
• A proven ability to envision and execute outstanding design
• Keen eye for detail and experience working with the production teams to ensure high quality end products
• Strong typographic skills; Hand-lettering skills a plus
• Understanding of manga, manhwa, and manhua book techniques, marketplace, and knowledge of current trends
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ClipStudio and related applications
• Knowledge of children's and young adult publishing field a plus
• Passion for graphic novels a must
• Preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English

Benefits

• A comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• A variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
• "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

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