Position Overview & Specifications
Team: Farshore
Salary: Permanent
Location: London, UK - Hybrid
Closing: 11:59pm, 8th May 2023 BST
Perks and benefits
Work from home option Healthcare Retirement benefits Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Extra holiday Professional development Mentoring/coaching Paid volunteer days Flexible benefits scheme Cycle to work schemeIntroduction to the role
The Farshore Design team at HarperCollins have an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Designer/Senior Designer (depending on experience) with ambition and strong vision to join our Design team, working on the picture book and Illustrated non-fiction list.
Key tasks and accountabilities
Designing picture book and non-fiction titles from concept to print
Developing new picture books and non-fiction ideas in line with the publishing strategy
Identifying and bringing new and proven illustration talent to the list – building strong relationships with agents and universities
Identifying opportunities and ideas to develop the backlist and trend-led IP products
Attending and presenting at cover meetings
Knowledge sharing within the team (e.g., software/design/concepts/formats/trends)
Supporting the Deputy Art Director
Managing Design admin tasks for your titles (e.g., invoicing/contracts/file management)
Making corrections for reprints where required
Skills required
Creative flair and proven experience in designing market leading covers and interiors, particularly in the non-fiction market
Experience of negotiating with and commissioning illustrators, either directly or via agents
Ability to deliver clear, commercial briefs and art direction for all areas of the market
Experience in overseeing freelance designers
Vision and ambition to make the titles you design a commercial success
Relevant consumer, trend and market awareness
Excellent communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external meetings
Good team player who is focussed on strong author and illustrator care
Excellent organisational skills
Benefits
Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme
Relocation Rent Support Loan
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager at Sandra.Lim@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.