Designer

Job Title: Designer

Job Type: Full-time

Job Class: Hourly Nonexempt

Experience: 2 years in a graphic design or digital marketing design role

Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree

Department: Art & Design

Reports to: Art Director

Summary:

The Designer works under the direction of the Art Director, contributing to the cover design process and in support of the sales and marketing departments as needed. The Designer is responsible for:

· Cover production design, including cover copy placement, design of back/spine/flaps, final printer production tasks, and archiving of cover files.

· Attend regular cover meetings and assist with comp-title research, with occasional opportunities to design covers under the guidance of the Art Director.

· Creating online design assets and other marketing material for Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, working with the EBYR Marketing Manager.

· Providing occasional design assistance to the Digital Marketer of Eerdmans adult titles in the creation of online design assets and other marketing material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Cover Production Design:

Complete the full cover design (back, spine, flaps, spinedie).

· Create cover image assets (front covers and 3D images) and post them on the network.

· Manage, file, and record the cover copy documents sent by the copywriter.

· Back cover copy placement and text/typography design on covers and jackets.

· Route cover proofs to the proof review group, apply corrections, and manage the process.

· Create the final, printer-ready cover PDF and upload it to All Publishing in SharePoint.

· Archive the final cover files using established processes, naming conventions, and network locations.

· Create UK and LSI files for global printing program.

· Cover reprints, including conversions for print-on-demand and hardcover to paperback covers.

· Audiobook cover conversions.

· ARC cover layouts, routing, and production.

· Maintaining series designs process to ensure consistency.

Digital Marketing Design:

· Execute the design and production of digital marketing assets and other web-based advertising, including Amazon A+ ads, bookmarks, posters, digital and print ads for EBYR, and supporting the adult division as needed.

· Assist the Digital Marketer in creating digital assets for Eerdmans adult titles as needed.

· Layout and design of catalog covers, design assets, and Edelweiss templates under the guidance of the Art Director.

· Work with the Art Director to using Asana (or other systems) to log, organize, and prioritize the marketing projects the Designer will be responsible for creating. This includes establishing and communicating timelines, routing, proofing, and approval practices for all involved.

Essential Requirements

· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

· Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a marketing or design-related field preferred

· At least 2 years of experience in graphic design

· Skilled in graphic design for marketing with demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred

· Experience in the publishing industry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49508