Content Designer in London

At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), we recognise that no two students learn the same way. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. We provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.

Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Content Designer to join the Hachette Learning Product Design team. You will be a vital part of a small and friendly team working across all creative aspects of our educational and professional development products, handling the creative process from initial brief to final files.

You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule and within budget. You’ll be working closely with other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.

• Creating design solutions for products that are highly creative, ambitious, innovative, thoughtful and market aware.
• Managing design work through the approval process as required.
• Supply of technically sound files ready for production and/or to print or digital output.
• Managing multiple projects keeping on top of company priorities and adjusting task lists as needed.
• Checking files from external suppliers to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Preparing final files for press and archiving.
• Monitoring costs and schedules.

• Proven design experience, preferably in the educational, professional development or non-fiction trade publishing sector.
• Well-organised with an eye for detail.
• Teamwork skills, adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An understanding of the publishing process and excellent Adobe CC skills.
• Experience in working with freelance designers and artists.
• Knowledge of XML-first workflow and experience of Figma/FigJam skills are desirable but not necessary.

• 28 annual leave days per year, increasing to 29 days after 2 years' service and up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Generous pension schemes.
• Rent deposit loans.
• 2 community days per year.
• Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months).
• Retail discounts through Hachette rewards.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Wide-ranging training library.
• Development programmes (including mentoring).
• Up to 70% off book purchases.
• A charity bookshelf.
• An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary.
• Season ticket loans.
• And much more!

This role will be based at our London office, with a blend of 3 in-office days (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) and homeworking for the remaining 2 days per week.

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application. We’ll make sure you’re supported throughout the process.