Senior Designer – Children's Non-Fiction Books (Hybrid)

Nosy Crow; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's publishing company is seeking a talented Designer or Senior Designer to contribute to their non-fiction titles. This full-time, hybrid role requires strong design, typography, and project management skills. The successful candidate will manage illustrated book projects and collaborate with a creative team, focusing on combining words and visuals effectively. A minimum of four years' experience in children's publishing is required, along with proficiency in Adobe programs. The salary range is between £35,000 and £40,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Christmas closure

Summer hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection

Critical Illness cover

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced leave options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loans

Discount on book purchases

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' experience in children's publishing.
• Experience with children’s Non-Fiction titles is ideal.
• Ability to manage book projects from layout to production.

Responsibilities

• Manage illustrated book projects from initial layouts to production.
• Work closely with the Non-Fiction creative team.
• Combine words and pictures meaningfully and beautifully.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe programmes

Excellent book design skills

Typography skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A children's publishing company is seeking a talented Designer or Senior Designer to contribute to their non-fiction titles. This full-time, hybrid role requires strong design, typography, and project management skills. The successful candidate will manage illustrated book projects and collaborate with a creative team, focusing on combining words and visuals effectively. A minimum of four years' experience in children's publishing is required, along with proficiency in Adobe programs. The salary range is between £35,000 and £40,000 based on experience.