Designer, HQM&B and Pavilion (12m FTC)
HarperCollins Publishers
- Closing: 11:55pm, 11th Apr 2024 BST
Perks and benefits
Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
This is a designer 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 Designer will be responsible for creating fiction and nonfiction cover designs and sometimes marketing materials that relate to the books you design. We are looking for someone who has experience designing book covers in various genres.
Key Responsibilities
Designing commercial fiction and non-fiction covers and taking them from concept to print.
Being willing to adapt to various genres; from thrillers to self-help, women’s fiction to crime.
Creating new, innovative and fresh cover designs that are market leading.
Supporting the design team to create a steady workflow.
Managing design admin tasks for your titles (e.g. raising PO’s/ licensing within budget).
Overseeing the occasional freelance designer.
Designing marketing materials; such as advance proof copies of books, print ads, digital ads, social media assets.
Experience and Skills Required
After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator are all essential
A Design Degree / course/ some experience
Creative flair and proven experience in designing market leading covers, across various genres
Relevant consumer, trend and market awareness
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to work on tight deadlines when needed.
Strong communication skills
Ability to carry out picture research and licensing of images
A love of design and books
Excellent organisational skills
Team player
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 recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk 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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- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
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