Sr Designer, Gallery Books & Atria Books

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing • Full-time • Albany, New York Metropolitan Area, US • 1d ago

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA Req #511

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Designer to join our creative team, responsible for producing approximately 50–60 original cover designs per year for the Gallery and Atria imprints. This role requires advanced design capabilities, a strong aesthetic sensibility, and a keen understanding of the publishing market.

Key Responsibilities

Create compelling and original cover designs across a variety of genres, with a strong focus on market trends and visual storytelling.
Collaborate with or work independently from the Art Director to develop concepts that meet both creative and strategic goals.
Utilize photography, illustration, typography, and color with a high degree of sophistication and versatility.
Build print- and digital-ready mechanicals for ~150 titles per year
Ensure high-quality, on-time production of covers and jackets while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

5+ years of design experience (publishing preferred)
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Strong communication and time-management skills
A deep understanding of design for print production and digital applications.
Ability to think creatively while adhering to brand and publishing standards.

This role is essential to meeting production deadlines and ensuring a smooth publishing process.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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