HarperCollins Publishers seeks an Assistant Designer with a passion for comics, graphic novels, and manga to join our graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. Launched in the fall of 2020, HarperAlley is a collaborative, creator-focused publisher of graphic novels for readers of all ages ranging from children to adults. The Assistant Designer will be an integral part of the team, working with authors, artists, and in-house team to design books that stand out in the rapidly growing graphic novel marketplace.

• Create and execute arresting jacket and interior designs
• Follow design workflow and adhere to tight deadlines
• Prepare mechanical files and production-ready layouts for print, coordinate with the production team to create files for proofs and do color-reviews
• Participate in group creative discussions
• Collaborate and liaise effectively with creators and in-house departments
• Archives files into DAM
• Creates dummies/mockups as well as other sales materials for sales presentations
• Provides general administrative support, including coding and processing invoices, archiving files and contracts, updates and maintains Biblio, etc. Keeps supervisor informed on project and production status

• A college degree or equivalent work experience required
• 1+ years of relevant work experience
• A proven ability to envision and execute outstanding design
• Strong typographic skills; Hand-lettering skills a plus
• Understanding of comic book techniques and conventions and knowledge of current trends in graphic novel field. Understanding of manga a plus.
• Strong organization, time management and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ClipStudio and related applications
• Knowledge of children’s and young adult publishing field a plus
• Passion for graphic novels a must

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is 52,200. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.