Senior Designer, Adult, UNSQ

4-year college degree preferably in Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5-7 years design experience in book publishing

Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat

Extensive experience designing book covers

Experience hiring and overseeing illustrators, negotiating rates, and rights usage

Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print: manufacturing process, proofing, and color correction

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Conceptualize and generate creative and innovative cover designs for UNSQ’s Adult list, including Classics, and select Gift titles

Works closely with the Art Director to maintain the highest quality of design and production standards while keeping on track with deadlines

Collaborates closely with editorial team to develop thoughtful, market-appropriate designs

Oversees all stages of preparation including prepress, color correction, setting print-ready files up for special effects, and proof review.

Maintains ongoing communications and schedules with the Editorial and Production departments to ensure timely execution and follow through from manuscript to bound book for all projects