Adult Design Fellow, Books and Gifts at Chronicle Books

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Book Design, Packaging Design, Typographic Composition, Product Mock-ups, Research, Production Coordination, Communication Skills, Multitasking, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Book and Periodical Publishing

Description

Description The Adult Books and Gifts Design Fellow will have the opportunity to design a variety of book formats for the Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Art, and Entertainment Publishing Groups. In addition, they will have the chance to assist in creating original and existing brand support products in various stationery and specialty packaging formats for this group. Chronicle Books is a highly collaborative, team-oriented work environment that requires good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an ability to multitask and take initiative. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities, of which the primary duties are to help support the in-house designers at various stages of the publishing process, from research to design to production. Design: • Sales materials • Book covers/jackets, book interiors, gift products such as journals, notecards, pencils/erasers, games, puzzles • Design, develop, refine, mock-up books and products • Work with production to ensure accurate product development • Present and discuss designs Research: • Participate in conversations with editorial, production, design, and sales and marketing team members • Research creative talent • Scout art for book or gift projects • Study background information for individual projects • Find new materials, products and packaging ideas Production: • Comp book jackets,/covers/interior spreads, and gift products for presentation and sales materials • Typographic composition • Editorial text corrections • Maintain project dielines according to our style guides • Scan, organize, log artwork • Photocopying, laser printing • Work with production to color correct proofs • Deliver materials to various departments for review • Assist in photographing product shots Departmental: • Participate in departmental design critiques • Attend and participate in department and company meetings • Contribute to company events Requirements All applicants for the Books and Gifts for Adults Fellowship must have a strong interest in book, publication, or packaging design along with a background in graphic design.

Responsibilities

The fellow will design book formats, covers, and gift products while supporting in-house designers through research and production. Responsibilities include creating sales materials, refining product mock-ups, and coordinating with production for color correction and dielines.