Book Designer 1

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: BookBaby Design

Reports to: Design Team Lead

Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Location: Remote

Job Description

DIY Media Group (d/b/a "BookBaby") has an immediate need for a Book Designer to join our growing team. We’re looking for a talented Book Designer to bring stories to life in a fast-paced, creative environment. In this role, you will design eye-catching covers that stand out in a crowded market, while also transforming raw manuscripts into beautifully formatted interiors that elevate readability and enhance the reader experience. This is a dynamic, detail-driven position where creative thinking and strong execution directly impact how a book resonates with readers. This is a remote position with our headquarters located in Pennsauken, NJ, just outside of Philadelphia.

When Applying:

Candidates must include a digital portfolio or links to design samples with their online application.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Conceptualize and translate the author's vision into compelling cover and interior book designs that align with their goals and expectations.
• Create custom, innovative book cover designs from concept through final production on a daily basis.
• Transform text-heavy manuscripts into professionally formatted books while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the manuscript content.
• Transition seamlessly between a vast variety of genres day to day (fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, etc), demonstrating flexibility in adapting to individual project styles and creative expectations.
• Maintain strong organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and verify all files for accuracy and compliance with production specifications.

Educational Requirements:

Art/design degree or equivalent work experience.

Pre-requisites

• Expert-level knowledge of publishing and design programs, including Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.
• Exceptional attention to detail. Must be able to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve formatting issues within large, complex manuscript files.
• Receptive to constructive feedback from both leadership and authors.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and discipline in managing daily responsibilities.
• Two or more years in the design and/or publishing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of PitStop, HTML, CSS, and Premiere Pro a plus.

Special Skills Required

• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume production design environment with quick turnaround times.
• Must have good communication, language, and verbal skills.
• Math skills required. Will need to make basic math calculations.
• Advanced non-programming computer skills required, including proficiency with Zoom.
• Ability to multitask; balancing numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously, 20+ per month.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform work at a computer for 90% of the day.
• Requires fine manipulation of a computer mouse and keyboard.

Benefits: DIY Media Group provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage (1st of the month following start date); up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year; 9 paid holidays; 401(k) with company match; company-paid disability coverage; and profit sharing based on company performance.

EEO Employer: Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.