Junior Designer

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

St. Martin’s Press has a long and respected history of publishing a solid and varied list. We are dedicated to publishing emerging new authors, and offering a fresh perspective on classic genres, while maintaining a diverse and interesting range of books. Our strength is derived from a dedication to solid publishing of many books, while consistently producing the occasional blockbuster. The vast majority of our hardcovers are published in paperback through our internal paperback lines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Mass Market Art Director, the Junior Designer will provide administrative and design support for the Tor –Forge Art Department. As an ideal candidate, you will possess excellent organizational and problem solving skills, thorough attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.

Major Responsibilities: Communicate with the editors, production and marketing throughout the production process Design book covers on a monthly basis Responsible for mechanicals Design mechanicals Create high resolution printer-ready artwork for mechanicals Prepare electronic mechanical files for the printer Administrative duties: art returns, filing, paperwork, archiving electronic data scheduling, etc.

Required Skills / Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Mac programs Highly proficient in Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, and Microsoft Office programs Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently, and with minimal supervision. Good verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Proactive approach to completing assignments

Experience Needed: 1-2 years professional design experience

Educational Background Required: Bachelor’s Degree Design Portfolio