Designer - Farshore

Designer - Farshore London, England

HarperCollins Publishers
Full Time London, England 30452 - 31600 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

    Team: Farshore

    Salary: Permanent

    Location: London, UK - Hybrid

    Closing: 11:59pm, 8th May 2023 BST


Perks and benefits

Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Introduction to the role

The Farshore Design team at HarperCollins have an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Designer/Senior Designer (depending on experience) with ambition and strong vision to join our Design team, working on the picture book and Illustrated non-fiction list.

Key tasks and accountabilities

  • Designing picture book and non-fiction titles from concept to print

  • Developing new picture books and non-fiction ideas in line with the publishing strategy

  • Identifying and bringing new and proven illustration talent to the list – building strong relationships with agents and universities

  • Identifying opportunities and ideas to develop the backlist and trend-led IP products

  • Attending and presenting at cover meetings

  • Knowledge sharing within the team (e.g., software/design/concepts/formats/trends)

  • Supporting the Deputy Art Director

  • Managing Design admin tasks for your titles (e.g., invoicing/contracts/file management)

  • Making corrections for reprints where required

Skills required

  • Creative flair and proven experience in designing market leading covers and interiors, particularly in the non-fiction market

  • Experience of negotiating with and commissioning illustrators, either directly or via agents

  • Ability to deliver clear, commercial briefs and art direction for all areas of the market

  • Experience in overseeing freelance designers

  • Vision and ambition to make the titles you design a commercial success

  • Relevant consumer, trend and market awareness

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external meetings

  • Good team player who is focussed on strong author and illustrator care

  • Excellent organisational skills

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)

  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)

  • Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

  • Private healthcare cover and life assurance

  • Summer Hours

  • Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal

  • Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme

  • Relocation Rent Support Loan

  • 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

  • Gym membership discount

  • Onsite physiotherapy (London only)

  • Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days

  • 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 Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.

Designer - Farshore
HarperCollins Publishers

www.harpercollins.com
New York, United States
Brian Murray
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Publishing
1989
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