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Graphic Designer (Book Design)

Erg Media 🇯🇵 Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan

Onsite $4,000,000 - $6,000,000 Full-time Mid-level

Design and develop sophisticated editorial layouts, typographic systems, and book covers for various publications. Collaborate with creative directors and international printers to manage the production of high-quality printed objects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop editorial layouts for books, magazines, and printed publications
  • Create sophisticated typographic systems and grid structures
  • Collaborate on book covers, packaging, slipcases, and publishing concepts
  • Prepare print-ready files with strong production awareness
  • Work closely with printers and production partners in Japan and internationally
  • Participate in creative direction discussions and visual research
  • Contribute to the evolution of ERG Media’s visual language
  • Assist with presentation design and visual mockups when needed
  • Support the design development of physical and digital publishing projects

Requirements

  • Fluent English (spoken and written)
  • Based in Japan, ideally Tokyo
  • 3+ years of professional graphic design experience
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating editorial and book design work
  • Excellent typography and layout skills
  • Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Strong understanding of print production, materials, and publishing workflows
  • Exceptional attention to detail and visual consistency
  • Interest in Japanese culture, architecture, fashion, music, publishing, and design

Benefits

  • Full-time position based in Tokyo, Japan
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunity for international travel
  • Creative and culturally driven work environment
  • Long-term growth opportunities within ERG Media
  • Access to a unique network of collaborators across publishing, design, fashion, architecture, automotive, hospitality, and culture

Key Skills

Graphic Design Editorial Design Book Design Typography Layout Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Print Production Materials Publishing Workflows Attention to Detail Visual Consistency Japanese Culture Architecture Fashion Music Publishing Design

About Erg Media

Founded in 2017 by Ted Gushue, ERG Media is a global creative agency and publishing house with a focus on thoughtful storytelling. In 2022 ERG Media launched its publishing imprint ERG with the goal of creating best-in-class books with high quality photography, layout, and product design.

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