Designer, HQM&B and Pavilion (12m FTC)
Job Description
Job title: Designer, HQM&B and Pavilion (12m FTC)
Company: HarperCollins
Job description: This is a designer position within the Design team for the imprint HQM&B. We are looking for someone with knowledge of design systems who is keen to take on a position in which they can learn and grow. The Designer will be responsible for creating fiction and nonfiction cover designs and sometimes marketing materials that relate to the books you design. We are looking for someone who has experience designing book covers in various genres.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning fiction and non-fiction covers and taking them from concept to print.Creating new, innovative and fresh cover designs that are market leading.Knowledge sharing within the team (e.g., software/design/concepts/formats/trends)Supporting the design team to create a steady workflow.Liaise with the Creative Director regarding deadlines and artwork approval.Managing design admin tasks for your titles (e.g. raising PO’s/freelance contracts/file management, picture permission and licensing within budget).Overseeing the occasional freelance designer.Designing marketing materials; such as advance proof copies of books, print ads, digital ads, social media assets.Experience and Skills RequiredAfter Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator are all essentialA Design Degree / course/ some experienceCreative flair and proven experience in designing market leading covers, across various genresRelevant consumer, trend and market awarenessAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to work on tight deadlines when needed.Strong communication skillsAbility to carry out picture research and licensing of imagesA love of design and booksExcellent organisational skillsTeam playerBenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leavePrivate healthcare cover and life assuranceSummer HoursFree access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalSeason ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work schemeRelocation Rent Support LoanEmployee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HCUnlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmesVirtual GP and eyecare vouchersGym membership discountOnsite physiotherapy (London only)Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysWe’re a certified Carbon Neutral companyFree e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksSubsidised canteen and retail discountsOnsite prayer roomIf you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
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Location: United Kingdom
