Mid-sized book publishing house in New York seeks a full time Marketing Designer to conceptualize and create marketing and promotional materials for our list of commercial fiction and nonfiction books.
Responsibilities
The position encompasses a range of design and illustration-related responsibilities associated with every stage of promoting books across all formats, including:
* Conceptualize and design print and digital assets to promote books, including magazine ads, social media graphics, emails, bookmarks, booklets and brochures, website assets, infographics, sell sheets, presentations, web banners, etc.
* Design ARC packaging (back, inside front and inside back covers) and prepare mechanicals to print
* Create original illustrations and logos
* Generate book mockups and retouch product shots in Photoshop
* Keep current understanding of design and marketing trends
* Experience with preparing files for digital and offset print
* Researching, sourcing, licensing and retouching stock photos and images
* Identify emerging design trends to suggest for potential implementation
* Closely collaborate on marketing projects with campaign managers / publicists, digital team, sales, and editorial team to brainstorm and execute visual concepts and campaigns
* Commission and supervise freelancers, illustrators and photographers as needed
* Route material for approval, maintain schedules, and prepare files for output
Requirements
* 3 years of promotional design experience, preferably in both print and digital
* Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite CC (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
* Video editing software proficiency is a plus (Final Cut Pro, Premiere, etc…), but not required
* Knowledge of HTML5 and Adobe Dreamweaver a plus, but not required
* Understanding of image sourcing and licensing
* Understanding of the book cover design process and some technical knowledge of book production
* Speed, accuracy, and a strong conceptual background
* Strong design portfolio that demonstrates creative talent, a refined sense of typography, and a powerful sense of communication
* Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines comfortably
* Self-starter with a proactive, optimistic outlook, strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills
* Ability to assess target consumers and design compelling, creative visuals that will appeal to and engage them
* A strong eye and vision for high quality compelling images and graphic design
* Hand lettering skills a plus
Kensington’s offices are located in Manhattan. This is a hybrid role, with candidates expected to establish a schedule of working from the office 1-2 days per week.
The compensation range for this position is $50 - $63k/year depending on relevant experience, training, location, and market conditions.
Benefits Include
* Health; Dental; Bonus; Profit-sharing
* Matching 401(k) program
* Competitive PTO model
* Week off between Christmas and New Year’s + additional holidays
* Alternating four-day work week between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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