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Join HarperCollins as a Designer to Shape the Face of Fiction and Nonfiction Literature
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Organisation summary: HarperCollins, a prominent name in publishing, is inviting designers of all levels to be part of a dynamic team crafting covers for Fiction, Avon, and NonFiction titles. This role is a chance to contribute to a company that values creativity, diversity, and sustainability, offering a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
- Design captivating covers for a diverse range of book titles.
- Generate additional creative assets for marketing and other departments.
- Collaborate with art directors to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
- Maintain workflow communication with the Studio Manager.
- Portfolio showcasing a creative and adaptable design skill set.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and Indesign.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong team player with a proactive and resilient nature.
- Being an avid reader is a plus.
HarperCollins is looking for a talented Designer (all levels considered) to join the creative team responsible for Fiction, Avon and NonFiction covers. While publishing experience is not essential the successful candidate will have a strong portfolio that demonstrates a creative approach to a range of briefs.
The role will involve creating covers across our Fiction, Avon and NonFiction divisions, from brief to production ready files. You will also be expected to support the day to day duties of the department in producing any additional assets required e.g. for the marketing dept.
Responsibilities:
Design market-leading covers for a range of titles, across the Fiction, Avon and NonFiction divisions
Support the day to day activities within the department, producing additional assets as and when required
Establish regular communication with the Studio Manager to ensure workflow is manageable
Work closely with the Deputy Art Director and Art Director to ensure quality solutions to briefs are delivered on time and on budget
Skills Required:
A portfolio that demonstrates a creative, versatile approach to design
Knowledge and understanding of Photoshop and Indesign
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work to deadlines
Comfortable working on own initiative
Good attention to detail
Creative and enthusiastic team player
Proactive and personable
Resilient and able to take feedback/direction from others
Keen reader - desirable but not essential
Benefits
Hybrid 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 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, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
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
Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)
With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire
Free e-books and audiobooks, digital 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 Recruitment 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.
