book designer

Kidsbooks Publishing

ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Children&rsquo;s Book Designer with at least 5 years in children&rsquo;s publishing, with a strong emphasis on novelty formats (lift-the-flap, touch-and-feel, pop-ups, die-cuts, sliders, sound books, interactive elements, and other tactile innovations) &mdash; while also being capable of designing across a broad range of traditional children&rsquo;s book formats.This role is ideal for a designer who loves both creative exploration and commercial problem-solving &mdash; someone who is passionate about making beautiful, engaging, and successful products for kids, while understanding the realities of cost, manufacturing, and retail performance.You will work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company that operates remotely across the U.S. and U.K., while your role will be based in our new NYC design studio with a minimum of three in-office days per week. In this hybrid structure, you will collaborate closely with editorial, production, sales, and manufacturing colleagues across multiple time zones &mdash; largely East Coast&ndash;based &mdash; to bring innovative products to market.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Concept, design, and execute children&rsquo;s book and novelty product projects from ideation through final production</li><li>Create compelling cover designs, interior layouts, and novelty mechanisms that balance aesthetic excellence with manufacturability and cost efficiency</li><li>Collaborate closely with editorial, production, and sales teams to align creative direction with market needs</li><li>Translate brand strategy into strong visual systems across series and product lines</li><li>Rapidly iterate on designs based on feedback, testing, and sales data</li><li>Stay current on trends in children&rsquo;s publishing, toy design, and novelty mechanics</li><li>Work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability</li><li>Develop design solutions that work across multiple retail channels, including: Warehouse Clubs, Mass Market, Value Retailers, Amazon, School Fairs</li></ul>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE &amp; SKILLS<ul><li>5+ years professional experience in children&rsquo;s publishing design</li><li>Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop</li><li>Working knowledge of print production, die-lines, and manufacturing constraints</li><li>Ability to balance creativity with commercial thinking</li><li>Proven portfolio demonstrating: Strong novelty book design, Series development, Packaging and cover design, Print Production knowledge</li><li>Hands-on experience designing for: Clubs, Fairs, Mass market retailers, Value publishing, and Amazon</li></ul>MINDSET &amp; WORK STYLEThe ideal candidate is:<ul><li>Self-motivated &mdash; drives work forward without constant oversight</li><li>Goal-oriented &mdash; cares about results, deadlines, and impact</li><li>Passionate about creating &mdash; genuinely loves making great products for kids</li><li>Curious about what makes products successful &mdash; seeks to understand winning formulas</li><li>Objective, balanced, and fact-based in design thinking</li><li>Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Communicates clearly and proactively in a remote-first company</li></ul>WORK STRUCTURE<ul><li>Hybrid, with required in-office presence in NYC at least 3 days per week</li><li>Collaborative culture across time zones and teams</li><li>Fast-moving pipeline with multiple projects running simultaneously</li></ul>NICE TO HAVE (BONUS SKILLS)<ul><li>Experience working with overseas printers and manufacturers</li><li>Experience launching Amazon-first products</li><li>History of building and maintaining visual brands across product lines</li><li>Strong line review and editing skills that help maintain brand, format continuity, and quality across series and product lines</li></ul>HOW TO APPLYPlease submit:<ul><li>Resume</li><li>Portfolio (PDF or link)</li><li>3&ndash;5 project case studies showing your role, design challenges, how you solved them, and any measurable results</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10017

Children’s Book Designer

Astrik

Job Title: Graphic DesignerDepartment: E-Book Unit Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site) Location: Clifton block 5, KarachiAbout the RoleWe are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support our book publishing and marketing projects. The ideal candidate should have strong design fundamentals and experience in book-related creative work.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design professional book covers (print &amp; digital formats)</li><li>Format and design book interiors using Adobe InDesign</li><li>Create and maintain book layout templates</li><li>Design marketing creatives (social media posts, banners, ads)</li><li>Prepare print-ready files (KDP, IngramSpark, etc.)</li><li>Create book mockups for promotional use</li><li>Design stationery, logos, and merchandise</li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all materials</li><li>Collaborate with authors, editors, and marketing team</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Strong proficiency in:</li><li>Adobe Photoshop</li><li>Adobe Illustrator</li><li>Adobe InDesign</li><li>Canva</li><li>Ability to create AI-generated visuals using tools like Freepik or similar platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and print specifications</li><li>Knowledge of print production and publishing standards</li><li>Good communication and time-management skills</li></ul>Preferred / Additional Skills (Bonus)<ul><li>Basic audio/video editing skills</li><li>Familiarity with:</li><li>Adobe Premiere Pro</li><li>CapCut</li><li>Audacity</li><li>Experience in book publishing or media industry</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>2+ years of professional graphic design experience</li><li>Portfolio showcasing book covers, layout design, and marketing creatives required</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Graphic Designer

Macmillan Publishers

<div>Macmillan Children&rsquo;s Publishing Group is looking for a resourceful and imaginative book designer for Feiwel &amp; Friends, FSG BYR, Henry Holt BYR, and Roaring Brook Press. The position encompasses a range of responsibilities associated with every stage of producing fiction and non-fiction chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of commercial &amp; literary design, branding, knowledge of the children&rsquo;s book marketplace and a keen eye for illustration, typography, photography, and how they influence new ideas and trends.

What you'll do:
<ul>
<li>Deliver original, effective cover comps and polished final covers that are visually compelling and fresh for the market</li>
<li>Design and manage all stages of book packaging (jackets, covers, interiors), from early concept to final bound book</li>
<li>Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, and production department</li>
<li>Assist Art Director on design tasks</li>
<li>Work with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents</li>
<li>Route material for approval, maintain schedules, prepare files for output and manage proofing process</li>
<li>Work with other teams/departments to ensure materials requests are met in a timely and effective manner</li>
</ul>
What you'll bring:
<ul>
<li>At least 4-6 years bookmaking experience, ideally in children&rsquo;s publishing or equivalent</li>
<li>Degree in graphic design or other related fields or equivalent work experience.</li>
<li>Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Mac Platform</li>
<li>Expert in color theory and design fundamentals</li>
<li>Exceptional portfolio displaying strong typographic skills</li>
<li>A keen interest in and understanding of the publishing industry</li>
<li>Knowledge of technical process of book production and printing</li>
<li>An ability to receive constructive feedback and proactively seek out compromise with colleagues</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Motivated to learn from and collaborate with team members</li>
<li>A love of reading</li>
</ul>
Salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt &amp; Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children&rsquo;s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer &amp; Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.</div>

Sr Designer, MCPG

Sonnet Advertising

Graphic DesignerUnity Building, Mannadiar Ln, Thrissur Contact: 09495959042 Company: Sonnet AdvertisingJob TypeFull-timeJob SummarySonnet Advertising is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have strong design skills, Malayalam typing proficiency, and experience in book designing. If you are passionate about visual storytelling and have a minimum of 3 years of experience, we would love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design creative posters, advertisements, and marketing materials</li><li>Book designing and layout creation</li><li>Malayalam typing and content formatting</li><li>Develop branding materials and promotional creatives</li><li>Work closely with the marketing team to meet client requirements</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in graphic design</li><li>Proficiency in Malayalam typing</li><li>Experience in book designing and layout formatting</li><li>Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and CorelDRAW</li><li>Creativity with attention to detail</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Experience in advertising or creative agency</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Ability to handle client feedback professionally</li></ul>How to ApplyInterested candidates can call 09495959042 or apply directly through Indeed with their updated resume and portfolio.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:<ul><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Taxon Technology LLP

We are hiring a highly creative and detail-oriented Creative Designer to join our on-site night shift team. This role requires strong expertise in book-related design and visual storytelling. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing professional book covers, interior book layouts, and visual storyboards. In addition to traditional design skills, the candidate should be familiar with AI tools for image generation and creative enhancement, and should be able to incorporate AI-assisted workflows into the design process when required. This is a hands-on role that demands conceptual thinking, visual consistency, and the ability to transform ideas into compelling book and marketing visuals. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing multiple creative assets while maintaining high design standards.Responsibilities<ul><li>Design high-quality book covers (digital and print-ready)</li><li>Create interior book layouts and formatting designs</li><li>Develop visual storyboards for marketing or publishing projects</li><li>Produce creative assets aligned with brand and publishing standards</li><li>Use AI tools for image generation and design enhancement when needed</li><li>Collaborate with content and marketing teams to execute creative concepts</li><li>Ensure design consistency, quality, and attention to detail</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Strong portfolio showcasing book cover and layout design</li><li>Experience creating storyboards and visual concepts</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)</li><li>Familiarity with AI tools for image generation and creative workflows</li><li>Strong understanding of typography, composition, and visual hierarchy</li><li>Ability to work on-site during night shift (9 PM &ndash; 6 AM, Monday to Friday)</li><li>Prior experience in the ebook industry is a strong plus</li></ul>Timings: 9:00 PM &ndash; 6:00 AM (Night Shift)Days: Monday to FridayJob Type: Full-timePay: From Rs70,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Creative Designer (Ebook)

Concorde Education

<div>
 
 Schedule:
 
 Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment
 
 
 
 Start Date:
 
 Rolling openings based on school schedules
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Comic Book Creation Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course provides an interactive, project-based introduction to comic creation as both a storytelling medium and a visual art form. Students develop original characters and narratives while learning foundational comic structure, page layout, and illustration techniques.
 
 
 Instruction should be age-appropriate and inclusive, with a focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, and iterative improvement. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.
 
 
 
 What You Will Teach
 
 
 
 Students will learn how to plan and produce a comic or short graphic narrative from concept to final draft. Depending on grade level and available resources, learners may create comics using traditional materials (pencil/ink, paper) and/or digital tools (school-approved apps for drawing, layout, or publishing). Lessons emphasize story planning, scripting, panel composition, visual clarity, and revision processes.
 
 
 
 Major Topics Can Include
 
 
 
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 Comic conventions and visual storytelling fundamentals
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 Character design (appearance, traits, goals, motivations)
 </li>
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 Plot structure (beginning/middle/end, conflict, pacing)
 </li>
 <li>
 Scriptwriting basics (scene planning, dialogue, narration)
 </li>
 <li>
 Paneling and page layout (flow, composition, framing, perspective)
 </li>
 <li>
 Speech bubbles, captions, lettering, and readability
 </li>
 <li>
 Visual techniques (expressions, body language, action lines, tone)
 </li>
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 Inking, shading, and finishing techniques (age-appropriate)
 </li>
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 Storyboarding, drafting, peer feedback, and revision cycles
 </li>
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 Publishing formats (mini-zine, booklet, digital PDF, slideshow comic)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction
 </li>
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 Lead students through the full creative process from concept development to a finished comic artifact
 </li>
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 Provide technique demonstrations and structured supports for varying skill levels
 </li>
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 Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned to site policies
 </li>
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 Facilitate constructive peer feedback routines that emphasize respect and growth
 </li>
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 Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
 </li>
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 Adapt pacing and activities to match student readiness while maintaining course outcomes
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications (Required)
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
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 Experience with comic creation, illustration, visual storytelling, creative writing, or a related field
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 Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
 </li>
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 Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort leading creative projects
 </li>
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 Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfort supporting students with traditional and/or digital creation tools, depending on site resources
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Comic Book Creation (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Design District

<ul><li>Hiring: eBook Designer (Book Cover Design)</li><li>Location: Gulshan-e-Iqbal 13d-1 (In-house)</li><li>Shift: Night</li></ul>We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented eBook Designer to create professional and eye-catching book covers. The ideal candidate should have a strong design sense and experience working with digital publishing platforms.Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience in designing professional eBook/book covers</li><li>Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual storytelling</li><li>Ability to create designs aligned with different genres and target audiences</li><li>Portfolio showcasing relevant work</li></ul>How to Apply: Send your CV &amp; Portfolio to sharlakhan.designdistrict@gmail.com OR careers@designdistrict.digital Subject Line: ebook DesignerShortlisted candidates will be contacted for a quick screening call.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs70,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Karachi Gulshan-E-Iqbal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Share your Current/Pervious Salary?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>ebook Design: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

eBook Designer (Book Cover Design)

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