Children's Book Designer

Job Description

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.

It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

This Designer will design approximately 30 unique books per year in multiple formats, including novelty and board books, early readers, chapter books, and picture books. In addition, the Designer collaborates with editors, licensors, and other designers on projects, conceptualizes cover ideas, commissions art, and executes their ideas into the final cover and interior of each book, as well as working with our Production team, through proofing process and color correction, to finished book.

The Designer must have a strong creative sense and the ability to be inventive while keeping the focus on the target audience.

Proficiency in Adobe suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator in particular) are a must.

Excellent communication skills, and an eagerness to learn.

3 to 5 years relevant experience is required.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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