SUMMARY:
The Basic Books / Seal Press / Public Affairs / Bold Type Books Group seeks a creative and ambitious Junior Designer to assist the Creative Director and Designer with all tasks relating to design and production of approximately 70 titles per year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and formatting flaps/back ads for both hardcover and paperback titles
• Ensuring all covers are uploaded onto proprietary database
• Responsible for researching/commissioning art and photos, as well as handling billing and invoices
• Work closely with audio book department to convert Basic Books Seal Press / Public Affairs / Bold Type Books Group covers to audio book format.
• Organize and archive both digital and physical files
• Mechanical routing maintenance and scheduling
• Working with designer on other art department needs (database updates, spreadsheet updates upkeep of filing, etc.)
• Follow up with vendors on billing (purchase of stock photography, commissioned art, etc.)
• Attending jacket concept/title meetings pending completion of other job requirements
• Designing some Publicity and Marketing materials (ads, catalogs, galleys, etc.)
• Possibility of designing jackets (depending on level of candidate)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Creative Director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in art/design preferred
• Open to entry-level candidates; 1-2 years of experience in publishing art department preferred; interest in nonfiction books required.
• Must be proficient in Macintosh operating systems: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint a plus, but not necessary
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively

About us:
Since its founding in 1950, Basic Books has shaped public debate by publishing award-winning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs-written mostly by academic authors for a general, non-expert readership. Recent books include Neil Price's Children of Ash and Elm, Walter Johnson's The Broken Heart of America, Peniel Joseph's The Sword and the Shield, Stephon Alexander's The Jazz of Physics, David Spiegelhalter's The Art of Statistics, Jonathan Metzl's Dying of Whiteness, Beverly Daniel Tatum's Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, Erika Lee's America for Americans, and Judea Pearl and Dana Mackenzie's The book of Why. You can learn more at http://www.basicbooks.com/.
Seal Press was founded in 1976 and stands as one of the most enduring feminist publishing houses to emerge from the women's press movement of the 1970s. Seal publishes radical and groundbreaking books that inspire and challenge readers, that humanize urgent issues, that build much-needed bridges in divisive times, and help us see the world in a new light. Recent books include Ijeoma Oluo's Mediocre, Dianne M. Stewart's Black Women, Black Love, Leslie Brody's Sometimes You Have to Lie, Minda Harts's The Memo, Susan Stryker's Transgender History, and Julia Serrano's Whipping Girl. Learn more at www.sealpress.com.
PublicAffairs and Bold Type Books authors have been at the heart of the national and global conversation, and our books have served to inform, advocate, educate, debunk, and speak truth to power. Our books include deeply researched nonfiction, urgent and ambitious journalism, revelatory cultural analysis and social history. For more than 25 years we have been fortunate to welcome onto our lists four Nobel Prize winners, and three Presidential Medal of Freedom winners, as well as winners of the National Book Award, the J. Anthony Lukas Prize and Lambda Literary Awards. We publish many national bestsellers, pioneering investigative reporters, business innovators, cutting-edge economists, skeptics, enthusiasts, and brilliantly compelling writers across many disciplines and sometimes entirely outside them.
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 compensation range for this position is $53,200. 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.
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.