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Graphic Designer (Children's Publishing) [AQ-19290]

Aquent 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America

Onsite $32 - $36 Contract

Design and prepare book layouts, jacket mechanicals, reprint corrections, and production files for original hardcover releases and paperback conversions. Present concepts, incorporate feedback, collaborate with editorial, art, production, and other teams, and meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Design and prepare book layouts, jacket mechanicals, reprint corrections, and production files for original hardcover releases and paperback conversions. Present concepts, incorporate feedback, collaborate with editorial, art, production, and other teams, and meet production schedules.

Requirements

  • Requires at least 3 years of professional book design experience, preferably in trade publishing, along with strong typography, layout, color theory, and Adobe Creative Suite skills. Candidates should be familiar with print production and able to manage multiple projects, communicate design ideas, and maintain high standards; a BFA or equivalent design experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Subsidized Health Plans
  • Subsidized Vision Plans
  • Subsidized Dental Plans
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Retirement Plan With Employer Match
  • Free Online Training

Key Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Typography Layout design Color theory Print production Book layout design Mechanical jacket design Reprint correction Production file preparation Project management Collaboration with editorial and production teams Attention to detail Time‑management BFA or equivalent design education Creative problem solving File preparation for hardcover and paperback Knowledge of print specifications

About Aquent

We are the leading global creative staffing company, with more than 40 years of experience connecting businesses with the elite talent they need to excel. We combine that expertise with proprietary recruiting technology and a genuine commitment to the people we place. Because when the right people find the right work, everyone wins. Our brands include Skill, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, and Aquent Scout. Based in the U.S. with locations in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and the U.K., we are positioned to deliver the solutions you need to unlock your global potential. Learn more at aquent.com.

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