Design Assistant Job at Charlesbridge Publishing in Watertown

Charlesbridge, an independent publisher, seeks a creative, organized, energetic Temporary Design Assistant to join the Design Department for a period of approx. 3-6 months. This is a part-time (14 hours per week), non-benefitted position to be paid at a rate of $25/hour.  Candidate must be available to work on-site at our office located in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Job Description

The Temporary Design Assistant supports the needs of the Creative Director and design staff in a fast-paced team environment. Administrative skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task are highly important. The successful candidate will learn the fundamentals of book publishing by assisting with all aspects of book design and production.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Creates marketing materials as needed for designers.
• Maintains files: book files, artist portfolio files, book-specific photo/art files for designers (e.g. using Excel to create databases).
• Scans and places art into InDesign layouts, as needed by designers.
• Inputs proofreading text corrections.
• Maintains the promotional support materials schedule.
• Potentially: Coordinates and designs new editions and paperbacks.
• Support a variety of other small business needs as they arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design or publishing.
• Must have extensive experience in the MAC environment, with Adobe Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office skills.
• Works collaboratively with others in a team environment; takes ownership of, and pride in, work product.
• Works well under deadline pressure; able to multi-task and take initiative to see/do what needs to be done.
• Helpful: a demonstrated strong design aesthetic via a portfolio.

About Charlesbridge Publishing

Charlesbridge publishes high-quality books for children, with a goal of creating and supporting lifelong readers and lifelong learners. Our children’s books encourage reading and discovery in the classroom, library, and home, and embrace a child’s innate sense of wonder and fun. Charlesbridge believes that books should offer accurate information, be both compelling and educational, and promote a positive worldview. To this end, we continually strive to seek new voices, new visions, and new directions in children's literature.

How to Apply

Please send a resume, a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements, and a PDF portfolio or link to an online portfolio to Diane Earley, Creative Director, at design@charlesbridge.com.