Team: 4th Estate/William Collins
Salary: 12 month FTC - £26,250
Location: London, UK - Hybrid
Closing: 11:59pm, 18th May 2023 BST
Perks and benefits
Overall purpose of the role
This is a junior position with the Design team for esteemed imprint, William Collins and 4th Estate. We are looking for someone with knowledge of design systems who is keen to take on a position in which they can learn and grow. The Junior Designer will be responsible for designing book covers and artwork for marketing campaigns across various William Collins and 4th Estate titles. We are open to those with some design experience or those looking for their first role in this field for publishing.
Responsibilities:
Creating artwork for various book formats including, Audio, Film/TV partnerships and book covers
Designing and creating design assets for the team to use in sales and marketing
Create new, innovative and market-leading design concepts for a range of titles across all genres
Be proactive in looking for fresh design solutions, new illustrators and new formats
Assist with managing budgets for design campaigns
Organise and direct photography as required
Liaise with the design team and editorial directors regarding deadlines and finishes to ensure cover proofs and approved final jackets go to press on time
Attend weekly design meetings to discuss feedback and implement any changes to designs put forward by the team
Working to build the brand of the William Collins and 4th Estate imprint
Person Specification
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Design Degree or equivalent
Experience in cover design or packaging desirable but not necessary
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills
Ability to carry out picture research and clearing of images
A love of design and books
Ability to multitask, work on own initiative and keep to deadlines.
Attention to detail
Team player
Submitting your portfolio
Please submit your portfolio including links to your animation experience (PDF ideally no more than 10mb) to recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk with "Junior Designer - Portfolio" in the subject heading.
Benefits
Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)
Relocation rent loan
2 volunteering days
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Charitable donation matching and volunteering day
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our People Advisor at Laura.welford@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
