Junior Designer, Ten Speed Graphic - (Open to remote)

Ten Speed Graphic is hiring a Junior Designer to join our in-house design team. Qualified candidates must be passionate about graphic novels and comics, and have an eagerness to learn the publishing side of this genre. As a Junior Designer, you will collaborate closely with our Art Director, Creative Director, Editorial Department, and authors to create captivating graphic novels.

 

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Responsibilities and duties: 

 

• Collaborate with and support the Ten Speed Graphic design team.  

• Design covers for individual books, or create continuity within a series. 

• Layout graphic novel interiors from start to finish. 

• Work with authors and artists to convert scroll format comics into book layout. 

• Collaborate with editors, authors, and art teams throughout book creation process.  

• Process artwork and lettering starting with initial layout all the way to press.  

• Track art status from numerous collaborators on multiple deadlines.  

• Execute design concepts generated by others, working with templates.  

• Implement editorial text corrections to interior book pages.  

• Maintain schedules and meet deadlines on assigned projects.  

• Identify potential creative collaborators in the comic book industry. 

• Assist art directors to commission illustrators and freelance designers and monitor progress. 

Requirements 

 

• Minimum of 0-3 years Design experience, preferably in print. 

• A basic understanding of the book design process and technical knowledge of book production. 

• Some knowledge of typefaces and typography, full-color printing, RGB/CMYK color spaces, and image formats. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to track multiple projects. 

• Excellent graphic design skills, with a passion and eye for good typography and design trends 

• Aptitude for creative thinking and problem solving, while staying within budget and on schedule 

• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and coordinate workload in a hybrid work environment 

• Must be a team player and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help 

• Curious and motivated to learn about new topics and other points of view 

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, and Acrobat Pro 

• Working knowledge of MS Office programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  

 

The salary for the Junior Designer position is $53,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

 

 

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