Junior Designer, HQM&B and Pavilion
Job Description
Job title: Junior Designer, HQM&B and Pavilion
Company: HarperCollins
Job description: This is a junior 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 Junior Designer will be responsible for creating marketing assets including animations, proof design across all imprints and helping design covers for Mills & Boon. We are open to those with some design experience or those looking for their first role in this field of publishing.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning marketing assets; social media posts, website design and animations, for the team to use in sales and marketingCreating new, innovative and fresh cover designs for Mills & Boon.Liaise with your line manager regarding deadlines and artwork approval.Adhere to brand guidelines.Ensuring all picture permission are cleared on time and within budget.Experience and Skills RequiredAfter Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator are all essentialA Design Degree / course/ some experienceExperience in cover design or packaging desirable but not necessaryAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong communication skillsAbility to carry out picture research and clearing of imagesA love of design and booksAbility to multitask, work on own initiative and keep to deadlines.Attention to detailTeam 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 roomThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visitIf 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
