Junior Designer, Farshore in London

London Full-Time On-site

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The Farshore Design team at HarperCollins have an exciting opportunity for a creative individual with a passion for children’s books to join our Picture Book and Novelty department.

Working closely with Publishing Director, the Junior Designer will be responsible for assisting in developing and delivering a publishing programme focusing on picture books and novelty titles for children. The role requires a multi-tasker with a good understanding of consumer and marketing trends. Delivering excellent designs fit for purpose that are both commercial and innovative.

The Junior Designer will take on multiple titles in different genres, both as an assistant to others in the team and a lead on their own projects. The role requires an organised individual with excellent communication skills that can work closely with other members of the Picture Book & Novelty team, as well as other departments, licensors and key stakeholders.

Our company purpose is to make all children proud readers through our broad portfolio of inclusive books for children and families from all backgrounds, for every interest and reading ability. We are committed to creating opportunities for people from groups traditionally under-represented in publishing.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the design team with admin tasks (e.g., invoicing/contracts/file management)
To assist in the design and development of new picture books & novelty (for children aged 0-6) and non-fiction titles (for children aged 3-12) in line with the publishing strategy
To learn about and maintain relevant consumer, trend and market awareness in order to help develop new concepts
To find new and relevant illustrators
Identify opportunities for developing the backlist and trend-led concepts
Help deliver front list books and reprints to production on time
To positively represent and promote Farshore (ie. licensor, agent, authors and illustrators; social media)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Creative flair and passion for design, with a particular interest in children’s picture books & novelty books - cover design and page design
Good team player who is focused on supporting the design team & championing our picture books and novelty books
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external meeting
Experience in adobe creative suite
To have relevant consumer, trend and market awareness in order to help develop new commercial concepts

Additional Information

HarperCollins operates a hybrid working policy where employees are expected to work from our London office three days per week.

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position, please contact recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk with the subject line 'Vacancy Query' followed by the job title. We aim to respond within 5 working days.