Children’s Non-fiction Designer
Who we are and what we do:
Flying Eye Books is an innovative, award-winning, independent publisher of children’s illustrated books based in East London. We publish a wide range of titles spanning non-fiction, gift, graphic novels, fiction and picture books from a diverse and global base of Authors and Artists. We have always sought to make great design, ground-breaking art and storytelling central to all our books and place a great emphasis on high production values aligned with environmental consciousness.
Who we’re looking for:
This is an exciting opportunity for a graphic designer who will work primarily on nonfiction books as well as a mix of picture books, gift and graphic novels.
We require a minimum of three years’ experience working with book or print design and a fluent knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. You will have a genuine passion for book design and illustration with a great eye for detail. You will enjoy working in a highly collaborative team of editors and designers. You are highly organised, brimming with creative problem-solving skills, and comfortable communicating and working closely with illustrators.
Key duties:
- Design focus on illustrated non-fiction titles for children, but also some picture books, graphic novels and gift books.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Art Director, designers and editors in the creative team.
- Taking books from concept through to print ready files.
- Creating and managing multiple schedules based on book fairs.
- Designing books with black text and setting up files for co-edition.
- Briefing and managing artists, providing feedback and guidance, helping to colour correct art, image reference research, check that art and text connect and ensure books meet their deadlines.
- Working in house 3 days and remote 2 days.
Skills and Essential requirements:
- 3+ years designing books or relevant print design experience
- Fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite. Especially InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator
- Impeccable typography, layout and creative design skills. Proven non-fiction design experience with an impressive portfolio
- A genuine interest in non-fiction and early-years education
- Highly organised with excellent communication skills
Please send a PDF portfolio, CV with a cover letter telling us why you would like to work for us.
Full-time position
Competitive salary dependent on experience in range of £28,000 – £30,000
Place of Work: Our office is located in London Fields, Hackney E8
Flexible working 3 days in office 2 days working from home
To apply for this role please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Nonfiction Designer’ by 20th May.