Reporting to: Senior Designer
Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ
Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home
Department: Design
Salary: £28,000 per annum
General Summary
Bonnier Books UK has an exciting opportunity for a junior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating outstanding covers across its adult imprints.
A newly created role in a versatile team, this is the ideal opportunity for an entry-level designer looking to build up their portfolio and skills working across a range of genres and lists, in a creative and supportive environment.
As well as having a strong interest in design, typography, image and illustration, you will have solid organisation skills, including the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines. You will also be a clear communicator, as the role will require liaising closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
Positive and pro-active in approach, you will enjoy working as part of a close team. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a modern, vibrant and ambitious publisher, with fantastic benefits.
Key responsibilities
Designing outstanding covers
Being aware of market trends in various genres and being prepared to break the mould and push boundaries with designs
Liaising with the creative studio manager and other departments including editorial, production, and sales to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard
Reformatting covers - adjusting, updating, correcting and checking files when needed
Supporting the team with general administration
Qualifications and Experience
A positive team player with a pro-active approach
A clear communicator, capable of liaising with various teams and functions across the business
Good organisation skills with the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud
Company Benefits
Private health insurance
Holiday purchase scheme
Contributory pension scheme
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Lively social committee hosting regular events
Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
Company-funded gym membership for all trade staff
Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
Enhanced family leave - with equal six months\' paid leave for all new parents
Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ
Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office
Please include a portfolio PDF when you apply.
If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.
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