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| Title: | Designer - Starry Forest Books (Part-Time) |
| Description: | Starry Forest Books is looking for a positive and talented designer to create covers and interiors for our children’s list, and marketing materials for our sales team.
Responsibilities • Create art schedules and manage deliverables from concept to publication. • Choose fonts and create page layouts. • Correspond with clients to incorporate feedback. • Provide art direction to illustrators and freelancers. • Review illustrator portfolios and recommend illustrators for projects. • Make recommendations regarding production specs. • Prepare files for exiting to printers and coordinate with printers. • Archive files according to publisher conventions. • Create or assist in creation of marketing materials including catalogs and sell sheets. Hours & Location • Part-time • Remote • Best suited to a freelancer who can handle phone calls during the day with team members. Links to series from Starry Forest Books: Baby's Big World (Little Hero Imprint) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mindfulness-alex-fabrizio/1130058932#/ Classic Stories https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/romeo-and-juliet-saviour-pirotta/1125286075#/ |
| Requirements: | Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree • 2 years children's publishing experience required • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite • Web design proficiency preferred • Knowledge of typography, graphic design, and production • Passion for children’s books and knowledge of the marketplace • Excellent people skills for attending to client needs • Strong aesthetic and the ability to communicate creative direction • Highly organized and detail-oriented • Positive, flexible attitude |
| Company: | STARRY FOREST BOOKS |
| Location: | Remote or New York, NY |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Send brief email, link to portfolio, resume, and LinkedIn url to starryforestdesign@gmail.com. Email should highlight applicant's aesthetic, people skills, and passion for children's books. |
| Date Posted: | 5/6/2020 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
