Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Designer
- Graphics
- Publishing

**Junior Designer**

We are currently searching for a talented Junior Graphic Designer on behalf of a unique independent children’s book publisher. The company was originally founded in 2011 - as of today they successfully operate with over 600 titles in their catalogue, which have been translated and sold into 35 different countries around the world.

All books in the portfolio are intelligently designed to promote learning through interaction and to promote nurture encouraging children’s development.

**The experience we need.**
- You will have an excellent understanding and working knowledge of Adobe CC, specifically: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- You will be able to demonstrate a clear design portfolio ideally with some commercial design examples
- A good understanding of the design process
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills will be key due to the hybrid nature of the role
- A can-do attitude with an ability to overcome challenges - working as a team player and individually
- A fantastic attention to detail
- Interest in children’s books and a good eye for illustration
- Carry out other duties as may be required that fall within the capabilities of the job
- Prior design experience in book publishing is advantageous but not required

**The role.**
- Assisting with the design and layout of children’s books
- Ability to follow briefs and style guides for current projects
- Attention to detail, creating and checking print-ready files
- Commission illustrators and editors for new projects with the ability to, confidently, sketch and brief
- Generating ideas and concepts for new book formats/layouts
- Liaising with third-party contributors, ensuring that all projects adhere to the house-style
- Ensuring that all files are created in line with the required technical accuracy and design quality levels
- Working to set deadlines, making sure that final files are supplied on time and to a high standard
- Creating banners, imagery and photographs to update the company’s website with the latest work
- Creating imagery and photographs to keep social media platforms updated with the company’s latest work

**The company.**

This is a great opportunity to work for an independent business and make your mark on the design world. The business pride themselves on creating imaginative and innovative children’s books with designs that make them jump of the shelf.

**What you’ll get in return.**
- A chance to work for a growing business on fresh and exciting design projects
- Competitive salary between £22,000 - £25,000
- Office’s based in a beautiful location and vibrant office space
- Hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 1 day in the office
- The opportunity to develop your event marketing and creative marketing experience

**How to apply.**

Otherwise please give Nick Edgar a call from Henry Nicholas Associates.