Designer

HarperCollins Publishers

. Design mostly 1-color book interiors, with opportunities to work on 2-color and 4-color interiors .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in book interior design, particularly with Adobe InDesign, while effectively managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Book Interior Design ExperienceAdobe InDesign ProficiencyProject Management SkillsCollaboration and TeamworkAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Book Interior DesignAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorDigital Image EvaluationFile Traffic ManagementTemplate CreationText CorrectionArt Proof ReviewBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Collaborative DemeanorGood Written CommunicationGood Oral CommunicationDetail-OrientedWell-Organized

Tools & Technologies

RSuiteDigital Access Management System

Industry Keywords

Design SamplesPage ProofsPhoto InsertsBinding Die MechanicalsSpecification MaterialsIndependent ContractorsMapmakersIllustratorsProduction EditorsPaperback Conversions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design mostly 1-color book interiors, with opportunities to work on 2-color and 4-color interiors
Prepare and route design samples for approval
Create InDesign templates for downstream book composition
Review page proofs and input text corrections using InDesign
Design photo inserts, binding die mechanicals, and specification materials for cases and endpapers
Manage art programs for assigned titles under supervision
Evaluate digital images and review art proofs for print quality
Collaborate with the Design Manager on design concepts
Work with editors, production editors, production, and composition teams
Commission independent contractors such as mapmakers and illustrators; negotiate fees, generate contracts, and process invoices as needed
Meet deadlines, monitor components, maintain status reports, and track budgets
Work on offsets from outside publishers and paperback conversions
Traffic files via RSuite and other file transfer systems
Access, download, and archive files using the Digital Access Management System
Assist Senior Designers, the Design Manager, and other department groups with work overflow

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2+ years of book interior design experience (preferred), or related graphic design experience
Collaborative demeanor and a team player
Proficiency with Adobe InDesign on a Mac
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator a plus
Project management skills; detail-oriented and well-organized
Ability to handle multiple projects at various stages simultaneously
Good written and oral communication skills
Cover letters are strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health benefits
Retirement and savings benefits
Caregiving benefits
Emotional wellbeing benefits
Transportation benefits
Elective benefits tailored to employees’ needs and personal situations