Junior Designer Needed

Job available now at St. Martin's Press, description below. Please note this is a position designing INTERIORS of books (not jackets), focused mostly on offsets/imports and paperbacks.

Position Description:
This individual will handle all aspects of book design for multiple imprints. With a focus on offsets. This will include editorial and author consultation, complete interior design, and all follow-through to bound book.

Major Responsibilities:
* Create and submit design layouts for approval; castoff manuscripts; on comp jobs, provide typesetting specifications; check all stages of proofs; provide detailed information on transmittal memos; keep book files current.
* Design inserts, and binding die mechs.
* Maintains schedules—meet deadlines. Prompt updating of Design Director's Status report. Maintain budgets.
* Work closely with Production and Production Editorial Departments, as well as Editorial.
* Assist Design Director with work overflow, when needed

Required Skills / Knowledge:
* Knowledge of typography, graphic design, book manufacturing, printing, and production.
* Proficiency with graphic software programs on Macintosh Platform a must: InDesign and Quark.
* Working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator—proficiency in any graphic programs a plus.
* Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, a plus.

Experience Needed:
1–2 years of prior relevant work experience [Design].

Educational Background Required
* College Graduate with eye for detail, command of the English language, excellent proofreading skills a must. Interior book design training required.

Contact:
Human Resources: Joann.Rodriguez@macmillan.com

This position is likely to fill quickly—please apply soon.