The Bookseller
Job title:
Designer, Bright Press
Company
The Bookseller
Job description
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, experienced designer to join our innovative, Brighton-based team.Bright Press creates illustrated nonfiction books across a wide range of categories including gardening, natural history science, art and travel. As a Designer, you’ll play a vital role in helping to shape the visual direction of our list. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our experienced team and work with leading publishers from around the world.Contract PermanentSalary Starting from £30,000 (Full-time)Working hours35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our Brighton office and two working from home. We will also consider applicants who wish to work 28 hours per week.About the roleThis is a varied and exciting role for a highly creative and organised person. Reporting to the Art Director, you will work closely with the commissioning team to design covers and sample spreads for new projects. You will also support the editorial team with design-related tasks on live titles and reprints.You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.What you will be involved in:
- Designing concept covers and spreads for new ideas
- Producing materials for book fairs and sales presentations
- Designing and adjusting covers for live titles
- Resolving technical issues and performing pre-press checks
- Supporting the editorial team with design queries
- Briefing and managing freelance designers, illustrators, and photographers
- Managing corrections on reprints and backlist titles
- Working to agreed schedules and budgets
About youYou will be a versatile designer who is aware of trends and likes to produce high-quality work with creative flare. You will bring a positive, proactive approach and a track record of building relationships both internally and externally.You will be able to show you can:
- Communicate clearly and accurately
- Organise your work effectively and proactively
- Hit deadlines and juggle multiple projects
- Maintain excellent design standards and attention to detail
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud
- Work collaboratively with both internal colleagues and external contributors
- Brief and manage freelance designers, illustrators, and photographers
- Accept feedback, problem-solve and bring design solutions to life
What we can offerA supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:
- 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year), plus bank holidays
- Cultural appreciation day (to honour a cultural holiday which is significant to you, separate to your holiday entitlement)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Summer hours
- Free books scheme
- Active social and diversity committees
How to applyPlease send a CV, cover letter and portfolio (pdf or link) to by the closing date and state the vacancy name in the email subject title.Ensure you cover the following:
- Your motivation and match with the role requirements
- What appeals to you about this particular role
- What key skills, experience and achievements do you have that you think are relevant to this role, and why. Please provide examples of how you have used or demonstrated those
- Where you saw the vacancy advertised
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation.As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request.Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we only be able to respond to candidates selected for interview.
Expected salary
£30000 per year
Location
Brighton – Hove, East Sussex
Job date
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:31:29 GMT
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