Graphic Designer for Books

Job Description

Graphitecture Book & Edition, an independent design studio, with locations in Australia (Gold Coast) and Germany, specializing in services for publishing houses, is seeking a Graphic Designer for Books. The ideal candidate will be passionate about designing books and have experience in print-based projects. We have both freelance and permanent roles available for this position, and we are looking for someone who is highly creative and has excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Design books using Adobe InDesign
• Layout pages for simple to very complex books in Microsoft Word or/and Adobe InDesign
• Execute spelling, typography, and layout corrections
• Resize and optimize images in Photoshop
• Create graphics in Illustrator
• Create fillable PDF files in Acrobat
• Create templates in Microsoft Word for editors
• Follow strict given design and typography guidelines
• Pay attention to detail
• Work with diverse platforms
• Work to tight deadlines
• Be reliable, independent and flexible

Requirements:

• Proficient in Adobe Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Excellent knowledge of typography, composition and layout
• Editing in Microsoft Word would be a plus
• Expertise in using industry-standard software/platform
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of written German
• Knowledge in French, Spanish and/or Italian would be appreciated but not necessary
• Fine attention to detail, exceptional spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with reactive/tight-deadlines

We offer flexible hours (office attendance preferred, but home office work available), a very good perspective to evolve, an international environment, and we value diversity and inclusion.

If you are passionate about designing books and have a strong eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an email application to: [email protected] with your CV, portfolio and cover letter.

Join our team at Graphitecture Book & Edition and help us design beautiful and innovative books for our publishing house clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Tagged as: Book Cover Designer