Production and Graphics Design (Remote)

Graphic Design Specialist (Book Production & Author Relations) Location: Remote

Hours: US Business Hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM EST or PST) Pay Range: $1,500 - $2,000 / month

Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Design Specialist with hands-on book publishing experience to serve as the primary liaison between our authors and design production. In this role, you will evaluate author-provided artwork against print specifications, perform basic graphic prep work, design promotional assets, and guide authors through the visual publishing journey with exceptional service and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities Author Communication: Act as the main point of contact for authors during the graphic prep phase, providing high-touch support via email and phone.

Print Asset Evaluation: Review author-submitted graphics, illustrations, and headshots to verify they meet strict print quality standards and technical specifications.

Production Graphic Editing: Perform core pre-press tasks, including cropping, resizing, retouching headshots, and converting images to grayscale for interior book printing.

Publishing & Promotional Design: Review and design publisher imprint files, create engaging Amazon A+ Content modules, and build eye-catching social media graphics for book marketing campaigns.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Proven experience working directly with book assets (book covers, interior graphics, publisher imprints, and print specs).

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) with a strong understanding of print preparation (DPI, CMYK/grayscale conversion, bleed, and trim).

Client Relations: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills with a customer-first mindset. Amazon Marketing Knowledge: Familiarity with creating Amazon A+ Content/Enhanced Brand Content and digital promotional assets. Schedule: Must be available to work dedicated US business hours (EST or PST) to collaborate in real time with clients and internal teams. Somewhere