Designer

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Interior Book Designer to design and layout fiction and nonfiction books in the adult division, handling approximately 50 projects annually. The role involves collaboration with production and editorial teams to ensure high-quality book production.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: Starting pay depends on experience, location, and market demands.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout fiction and nonfiction books in the adult division.
• Collaborate with Production Editorial to ensure manuscript and InDesign document compatibility.
• Create well-structured InDesign files for original designs.
• Input corrections and build InDesign files for various book formats.

Requirements

• 2+ years of layout experience in Adobe InDesign, expert level.
• 1+ year of experience designing original book interiors.
• Solid understanding of book composition standards.
• Ability to read and implement proofreader’s marks.
• Experience manipulating illustrations and photos in Photoshop.
• Experience creating and manipulating vector art in Illustrator.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Access to Broad Based Ownership program.

Additional Information

• Open to both hybrid and fully remote candidates.
• Position is based in the US, with salary range applicable to multiple states.
• Simon & Schuster is an equal opportunity employer.