Job Description

Are you an original designer looking to develop beautiful children\'s books? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Design Eye, one of Quarto\'s leading co-edition publishers of illustrated children\'s books, often including innovative novelty elements.

Contract Permanent

Closing date 31 August 2023

Working hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home.

About the role

The role will involve being an active part of our design team as we develop brilliant new books, both novelty (pop ups, flaps and mechanisms) and straight books.

What you will be involved in

• Working on a list of titles from concept to publication
• Creating strong and fresh designs, layouts, and typography
• Supporting other departments in reprints
• Admin tasks, including creating contracts, processing invoices, and negotiating fees
• Developing and testing models alongside paper engineers
• Project managing freelance designers and packagers

Who you are

You\'ll be a designer with a passion for children\'s publishing. With strong layout skills and an eye for good illustration, you\'ll be great at communicating within a team.

You will be able to show you:

• Have minimum 18 months\' children\'s book design experience
• Have an awareness of design and illustration trends across the market and an eye for strong design
• Can quickly scamp ideas and provide detailed layouts and briefs
• Can work on several projects at once
• Have effective communication, interpersonal skills to liaise and work collaboratively
• Have excellent design, typography and layout skills
• Are highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Are proactive, independent and able to work to own deadlines and keep to schedules
• Novelty experience is preferred

What we can offer

A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers and restaurants
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Summer hours
• Free books scheme
• Active social and diversity committees

How to apply

Please send a CV, cover letter and portfolio to by the closing date and state the vacancy name in the email subject title.

Please ensure you cover the following:

• Your motivation and match with the role requirements
• What appeals to you about this particular role
• What key skills, experience and achievements do you have that you think are relevant to this role, and why. Please provide examples of how you have used or demonstrated those.

We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age or sexual orientation.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to candidates selected for interview. If you are selected for interview, expect questions on your motivation and suitability for the role including your skills, experience, strengths and challenges faced. We may expect you to be able to build on your answers, but don\'t worry - there are no \'trick questions\'.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.

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