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Senior Designer – Art Department
HarperCollins Publishers. Develop original and compelling cover designs across hardcover and paperback titles for fiction imprints .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in book cover design, including conceptual development, typography, and project management. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and capable of collaborating effectively with creative teams while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Book Cover DesignAdobe Creative SuiteConceptual ThinkingTypography ExpertiseProject Management
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Hard Skills
Book Cover DesignConceptual DevelopmentTypographyPrint-Ready MechanicalsCreative Concept Development
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime-Management SkillsPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator
Industry Keywords
Book PublishingDesign TrendsVisual ContributorsFiction ImprintsMarket-Driven Design
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop original and compelling cover designs across hardcover and paperback titles for fiction imprints
- Design dynamic, market-driven book covers for commercial and literary fiction
- Develop creative concepts aligned with each book's positioning and audience
- Collaborate with the Art Director and editors throughout the design process
- Source, commission, and manage illustrators, photographers, and other visual contributors
- Prepare print-ready mechanicals and review or approve printer proofs
- Stay informed on current design trends, typography, and the competitive publishing landscape
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously under minimal supervision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in book publishing or a related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, sophisticated typography, and a refined design sensibility
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Ability to present and discuss creative work clearly and professionally
- 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
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process