Designer - Farshore

Introduction to the role

The Farshore Design team at HarperCollins have an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Designer/Senior Designer (depending on experience) with ambition and strong vision to join our Design team, working on the picture book and Illustrated non-fiction list.

 Key tasks and accountabilities

• Designing picture book and non-fiction titles from concept to print

• Developing new picture books and non-fiction ideas in line with the publishing strategy

• Identifying and bringing new and proven illustration talent to the list – building strong relationships with agents and universities

• Identifying opportunities and ideas to develop the backlist and trend-led IP products

• Attending and presenting at cover meetings

• Knowledge sharing within the team (e.g., software/design/concepts/formats/trends)

• Supporting the Deputy Art Director

• Managing Design admin tasks for your titles (e.g., invoicing/contracts/file management)

• Making corrections for reprints where required

 Skills required

• Creative flair and proven experience in designing market leading covers and interiors, particularly in the non-fiction market

• Experience of negotiating with and commissioning illustrators, either directly or via agents

• Ability to deliver clear, commercial briefs and art direction for all areas of the market

• Experience in overseeing freelance designers

• Vision and ambition to make the titles you design a commercial success

• Relevant consumer, trend and market awareness

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external meetings

• Good team player who is focussed on strong author and illustrator care

• Excellent organisational skills

Benefits

• Hybrid working model (2+ 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 leave 

• Private healthcare cover and life assurance 

• Summer Hours  

• Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal 

• Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme 

• Relocation Rent Support Loan  

• Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC 

• Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes 

• Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers 

• Gym membership discount 

• Onsite physiotherapy (London only) 

• Charitable donation matching and  2 volunteering days 

• We're a certified Carbon Neutral company 

• Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books 

• Subsidised canteen and retail discounts 

• Onsite prayer room 

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager at [email removed - click apply for more details] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.