Creative Designer for Illustrated Books

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Penguin Books Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Designer to join our Art department at Penguin Michael Joseph. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing captivating book covers for our non-fiction titles, including cookery, self-help, fashion, and gift books.

Key Responsibilities
  • Designing book covers that showcase our authors' work and appeal to our target audience
  • Working closely with the publishing teams, production, editorial, sales, and marketing teams to ensure seamless collaboration
  • Attending photoshoots and providing art direction to capture the perfect images for our book covers
  • Selecting images for layout and ensuring they meet our high standards
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience working on illustrated books, preferably in adult non-fiction
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of typography and type hierarchies
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of up to £33,500, plus bonus and benefits. Our benefits package includes financial, well-being, and lifestyle benefits, such as income protection, life assurance, and enhanced parental leave.

About Us

Penguin Books Limited is the UK's largest publisher, with a diverse range of titles and a commitment to publishing high-quality books for everyone. We are a Disability Confident Committed organisation and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

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