Editorial Book Designer - Senior

About the role

This Senior Editorial Book Designer role focuses on creating large-scale, multi-page publications for both digital and print. The work involves handling extensive text and complex content structures, developing clear information hierarchies, and refining visual layouts. A key aspect is creating publication visual styles from scratch in collaboration with an Art Director, including cover concepts and visual execution.

The position requires developing strong typographic systems and modular grids, as well as working with infographics and data visualization. Responsibilities also extend to preparing files for print production and adapting visual solutions for various digital and physical media. The ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently, even under tight deadlines, is important.

Success in this role means consistently producing polished, visually coherent layouts from complex client content. It involves demonstrating strong attention to detail, understanding printing technologies, and effectively communicating with teammates and Art Directors. The designer will be instrumental in structuring and organizing information to create clear and visually appealing editorial materials.

The salary for this role ranges from $74,750 to $120,750 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• Adobe InDesign: This is the primary and essential tool for creating multi-page publications and editorial materials.
• Figma: This tool will be used for design tasks, likely for prototyping or collaborative design efforts.
• Adobe Illustrator: This software is used for creating vector graphics, which will be integrated into publications and marketing materials.
• Adobe Photoshop: This tool is for image manipulation and editing, essential for preparing visuals for both print and digital formats.
• typography: The role requires developing strong typographic systems and applying advanced knowledge of typefaces and their use in editorial design.
• modular grid systems: A strong understanding of modular grids is necessary for building structured and consistent layouts for complex content.

Who this role suits

• A designer with seven or more years of experience specifically in editorial and graphic design.
• Someone who thrives on structuring large volumes of text and complex information into clear visual layouts.
• An individual who possesses a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in print products and editorial materials.
• A professional who can collaborate closely with an Art Director to develop visual styles from concept to execution.

From the employer

• Work on large-scale multi-page publications for digital and print;
• Work with large volumes of text and complex content structures;
• Build a clear information hierarchy and refined visual layouts;
• Develop strong typographic systems and modular grids;
• Create publication visual styles from scratch together with the Art Director;
• Create cover concepts both on the idea level and final visual execution;
• Work with infographics, data visualization, and complex information;
• Prepare files for print production;
• Create communication and marketing materials across various formats;
• Adapt visual solutions for both digital and physical media;
• Deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines (not always, but often).

• Strong experience in editorial and graphic design;
• Confident experience using Adobe InDesign (primary and essential tool);
• A strong and well-structured portfolio with print products and editorial materials (must have), as well as graphic and communication design projects;
• Experience working with large-scale multi-page publications;
• Experience collaborating closely with an Art Director;
• Strong typography and layout skills;
• Excellent understanding of modular grid systems and composition;
• Ability to build a clear and logical content hierarchy;
• Strong skills in information architecture and content design;
• Ability to structure, organize, and refine complex client content into clear and visually polished layouts;
• Experience working with infographics and complex information visualization;
• Experience with prepress preparation and print production;
• Understanding of printing technologies and materials;
• Experience working with print production specifics and materials (foil stamping, special coatings, embossing, etc.);
• Strong attention to detail and consistency;
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Ability to communicate professionally with teammates, Art Directors, and clients;
• Experience in communication design, branding, and marketing materials;
• Ability to generate graphic content for publications using AI tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, etc.).

• Full-time remote work opportunities and flexible working hours;
• Private insurance;
• Additional 1 Day Off per calendar year;
• Sports benefit;
• Comprehensive Mental Health Programme;
• Free online English lessons with a native speaker;
• Generous referral program;
• Training.