Graphic Designer

Description:

Provide a publishing house of quality literature that informs, inspires, educates, and empowers its intended audience – while maintaining excellence in all endeavors.PENDIUM seeks a graphic designer who will be responsible for the production of visually appealing, custom book covers. Artist may work from home, but quick turnaround is sometimes necessary and attention to detail is crucial. Potential candidates should possess a portfolio that can be viewed online of current and past work. View our site to familiarize yourself with the type of book covers PENDIUM produces.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1) Design and execute final production of book covers (front/back/spine) for titles across the PENDIUM imprints, ensuring focus on market categories and customer needs.
2) Prepare and package final files for delivery to meet print vendor requirements.
3) Work closely with the Production and Editorial Departments to ensure books are produced efficiently, on time, and with high quality standards.
4) Review color proofs for quality.

Qualifications:

1) Candidate must be a self starter with great design ideas, including familiarity with standard design concepts relating to book publishing, but creative enough to introduce fresh and innovative looks.
2) Technically proficient: expertise in Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Reader
3) Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to perform a variety of tasks under multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Impeccable time management and organizational skills to keep projects on schedule.
4) Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external sources, at all levels of the organization.
5) Experience in design and layout. Should possess a complete understanding of the production layout process.