Editorial Book Designer - Senior

About the role

This role focuses on the design and production of extensive multi-page publications for both digital and print. The designer will be responsible for managing large volumes of text, structuring complex content, and establishing clear information hierarchies. This includes developing robust typographic systems and modular grids to ensure visual coherence and readability across all materials.

A key aspect of this position is creating visual styles for publications from the ground up, in collaboration with an Art Director. The designer will also be involved in developing cover concepts, from initial ideas through to final execution. Additionally, the role requires expertise in infographics and data visualization to present complex information clearly and effectively.

Success in this position means delivering high-quality design work within established deadlines, adapting visual solutions for various media, and preparing files for print production with an understanding of printing technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to refine complex client content into polished, logical layouts.

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

Skills that matter here

• Adobe InDesign: This is the primary and essential tool for creating and managing multi-page layouts and editorial content.
• Figma: This tool will be used for creating communication and marketing materials, and adapting visual solutions for digital formats.
• Adobe Illustrator: This software is necessary for developing graphic content, illustrations, and potentially elements for infographics and data visualization.
• Adobe Photoshop: This tool will be utilized for image manipulation, creating visual assets, and refining graphic content for publications.

Who this role suits

• Someone with a strong background in editorial and graphic design, specifically with experience in large-scale multi-page publications.
• An individual who excels at structuring and organizing complex information, transforming it into clear and visually appealing layouts.
• A designer who possesses strong typography and layout skills, with a deep understanding of modular grid systems and composition.
• A detail-oriented professional who can manage tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality design standards and effective communication with team members and clients.

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.