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| Title: | Graphic Designer, Marketing |
| Description: | Mid-sized book publishing house in New York seeks a full time Marketing Designer to conceptualize and create marketing and promotional materials for our list of commercial fiction and nonfiction books.
Reporting to the Creative Director, this position encompasses a range of design and illustration-related responsibilities associated with every stage of promoting books across all formats, including: • Conceptualize and design print and digital assets to promote books, including magazine ads, social media graphics, emails, bookmarks, booklets and brochures, website assets, infographics, sell sheets, presentations, web banners, etc. • Design ARC packaging (back, inside front and inside back covers) and prepare mechanicals to print • Create original illustrations and logos • Generate book mockups and retouch product shots in Photoshop • Keep current understanding of design and marketing trends • Experience with preparing files for digital and offset print • Researching, sourcing, licensing and retouching stock photos and images • Identify emerging design trends to suggest for potential implementation • Closely collaborate on marketing projects with campaign managers / publicists, digital team, sales, and editorial team to brainstorm and execute visual concepts and campaigns • Commission and supervise freelancers, illustrators and photographers as needed • Route material for approval, maintain schedules, and prepare files for output The compensation range for this position is $50 - $63k/year depending on relevant experience, training, location, and market conditions. BENEFITS INCLUDE •Medical, dental, and vision •Matching 401(k) program •Competitive PTO model •Week off between Christmas and New Year’s + additional holidays •Annual bonus •Alternating four-day work week between Memorial Day and Labor Day |
| Requirements: | REQUIREMENTS
• 2 years of promotional design experience, preferably in both print and digital • Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite CC (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) • Video editing software proficiency is a plus (Final Cut Pro, Premiere, etc…), but not required • Knowledge of HTML5 and Adobe Dreamweaver a plus, but not required • Understanding of image sourcing and licensing • Understanding of the book cover design process and some technical knowledge of book production • Speed, accuracy, and a strong conceptual background • Strong design portfolio that demonstrates creative talent, a refined sense of typography, and a powerful sense of communication • Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines comfortably • Self-starter with a proactive, optimistic outlook, strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills • Ability to assess target consumers and design compelling, creative visuals that will appeal to and engage them • A strong eye and vision for high quality compelling images and graphic design • Hand lettering skills a plus |
| Company: | KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORPORATION |
| Short Description: | Kensington Publishing is an independent, family-owned commercial publishing house known for the diversity of its authors and books. Founded in 1974, the company is based in New York and can be found online at KensingtonBooks.com. |
| Location: | Kensington’s offices are located in Manhattan. This is a hybrid role, with candidates expected to establish a schedule of working from the office 1-2 days per week. |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please send your resume and portfolio to: Jhonson Eteng, marketingdesigner.kensington@gmail.com |
| Date Posted: | 3/26/2025 |
