The Job Profile
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Designer to join the Simon & Schuster Children’s Fiction team. Working under the guidance of the Creative Director and senior members of the Fiction Design team, you will take ownership of allocated projects from initial brief through to final delivery, creating high-quality and commercially effective designs across both print and digital formats.
You will help bring our books and brands to life through imaginative design solutions, while supporting the wider Children's Design team to deliver work that meets agreed briefs, budgets and schedules. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer looking to develop their skills in a collaborative and fast-paced publishing environment.
The Job Role
This role requires close collaboration with Editorial, Sales, Marketing and Production teams to deliver high-quality design work that meets creative, commercial and production objectives. You will work with colleagues to agree project schedules, taking into account costs, technical requirements and market needs, while maintaining clear communication throughout the design process. Building positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners is an important aspect of the role, ensuring priorities are understood and projects progress smoothly through the relevant approval stages and meetings.
You will develop creative design solutions across a range of publishing projects, including book covers, interiors and promotional materials, ensuring all work meets agreed briefs, brand guidelines and budgets. You will also support project delivery by researching design trends and illustrators, creating digital assets where appropriate, managing project schedules and files, coordinating artist administration, and ensuring all final artwork is accurate, technically compliant and delivered on time.
The Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a qualification in graphic design or relevant industry experience, supported by strong typography and layout skills. They will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, and have a good understanding of print production processes, including how creative ideas align with technical requirements, budgets and deadlines. An interest in design trends, digital platforms and emerging production practices, together with a positive, eager-to-learn attitude, is essential.
You will be a creative and collaborative designer, able to develop original ideas across covers, interiors and digital formats. Strong communication skills will enable you to present concepts clearly and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. You will be organised, adaptable and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and quality, delivering work on time and within budget.