Greenleaf Book Group has a great opportunity for an ambitious, intelligent, experienced graphic designer who is interested in applying his/her expertise to one of the fastest-growing companies in America. The ideal candidate has sharp instincts for the book business, a strong design background, and a desire to work with a fun team of individuals in a small, but fast-paced environment.
Job Purpose
The freelance Designer performs a variety of tasks, primarily serving as the lead designer on a variety of book projects, from our flagship imprint, Greenleaf Book Group (GBG) Press to print-on-demand (POD).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain Greenleaf Book Group’s reputation for high-level service to its clients and uphold the company’s CORE values.
- Communicate clearly and professionally to internal team members about task status and any issues they encounter
- Independently manage priorities and meet the assigned due dates on schedule
- Independently perform lead designer duties, including cover design, page design, and other design tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Experienced in Adobe Suite, specifically with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent attention-to-detail
- Enthusiastic self-motivator
- Collaborative team player
- Good client management skills
- An associate’s degree in Graphic Design; bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least three years of experience in the design function, preferably in the book publishing industry
Contact: Carrie Jones | cjones@greenleafbookgroup.com