Job Description

SUMMARY: 
The Basic Books Group is dedicated to the proposition that ideas matter, and to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious non-fiction by expert authors. The group includes six imprints: Basic Books, Seal Press, PublicAffairs, Bold Type Books, Basic Venture, and Basic Liberty. 
The Basic Books Group seeks a creative and ambitious Junior Designer or Designer to assist and work with the Creative Director, Associate Art Director, and Designer on all tasks relating to design and production of approximately 130+ titles per year. Role will also include cover design for both paperback and hardcover titles.
This is a NYC-based opportunity. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Design covers for paperback and hardcover titles as assigned
•    Design and typeset hardcover jacket and paperback cover mechanicals (spine, flaps, back ads), as well as spine dies
•    Route, track, maintain, and update frontlist and backlist mechanicals through all stages (e.g. initial build, text corrections and color corrections, preflight, final preparation and delivery of press-ready files to Production/press) 
•    Ensure retail cover assets are uploaded into proprietary database
•    Research and license art, illustration, photography, and fonts, processing both invoices and contracts as needed
•    Convert hardcover and paperback cover designs to audio format
•    Attend to day-to-day art department / office needs (e.g. monitor and update multiple databases and spreadsheets; organize, maintain, and archive digital files, etc.)
•    Design, route, and deliver Publicity, Marketing, and/or other miscellaneous materials as requested or necessary (e.g. ads, catalogs, galleys, etc.) 
•    Perform other duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•    Bachelor’s degree in art/design preferred
•    1-4 years of experience in publishing art department strongly preferred; interest in non-fiction books required
•    Link to portfolio demonstrating proficiency with typography and design required for application; print design strongly preferred
•    Must be proficient in Macintosh operating systems and Adobe software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro, preferred)
•    Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively
•    Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.    

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.      

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

The compensation for this position is a range from$52,000-$62,000. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.This usually occurs in November and December only.  

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. 

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms 

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