HarperCollins Publishers seeks an Assistant Designer with a passion for manga, manhwa, and manhua 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 creators, licensors, 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 under general supervision
• Follow design workflow and adhere to tight deadlines
• Assist all phases of design process and production process. Prepare mechanical files and production-ready layouts for print, coordinate with the production team to create files for proofs and assist with color-reviews.
• Participate in group creative discussions
• Collaborate and effectively work with freelancers and creators
• Communicate with in-house departments to keep workflows moving smoothly
• Archives files into DAM
• Create dummies/mockups as well as other sales materials for sales presentations
• Work closely with Art Director to keep them informed on project and production status
• Provide general administrative support, including coding and processing invoices, archiving files and contracts, updating and maintaining Biblio, etc.

• 1+ years of relevant work experience required
• A proven ability to envision and execute outstanding design
• Keen eye for detail and experience working with the production teams to ensure high quality end products
• Strong typographic skills; Hand-lettering skills a plus
• Understanding of manga, manhwa, and manhua book techniques, marketplace, and knowledge of current trends
• 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
• Preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English.

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 range for this position $55,000. 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.