Commercial book publishing company seeks a Mid-level Freelance Graphic Designer to conceptualize and create marketing materials and Advance Reading Copies for our list of fiction and nonfiction books.
This is a remote freelance position reporting to the Creative Director and working 5-12 hours per week. Rate is determined based on experience with a range of $30 - $45 / hour.
The position encompasses a range of design and typography formatting responsibilities associated with every stage of creating ARC covers and promotional assets across all genres including:
• Design ARC packaging (back, inside front and inside back covers) and prepare mechanicals to print
• Design print and digital assets to promote books
• Work closely with Publishing Projects Manager to ensure timely revisions and printer deadline deliveries.
• Prepare files for digital and offset print
• Research, source, license and retouch stock photos and images
REQUIREMENTS
• 3-5 years of promotional design experience, preferably in both print and digital
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite CC (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
• Understanding of the book cover design process and some technical knowledge of book production
• Speed, accuracy, and a strong conceptual background
• Design portfolio that demonstrates creative talent, a refined sense of typography, and a powerful sense of communication
• Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines comfortably
• Self-starter with a proactive, optimistic outlook, strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills
• Ability to assess target consumers and design compelling, creative visuals that will appeal to and engage them
• A strong eye and vision for high quality compelling images and graphic design
• Hand lettering skills a plus
To apply, please send your resume and portfolio to: Jhonson Eteng, marketingdesigner.kensington@gmail.com