Designer - Farshore

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 scheme

Introduction 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

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  Designing picture book and non-fiction titles from concept to print

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  Developing new picture books and non-fiction ideas in line with the publishing strategy

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  Identifying and bringing new and proven illustration talent to the list – building strong relationships with agents and universities

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  Identifying opportunities and ideas to develop the backlist and trend-led IP products

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  Attending and presenting at cover meetings

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  Knowledge sharing within the team (e.g., software/design/concepts/formats/trends)

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  Supporting the Deputy Art Director

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  Managing Design admin tasks for your titles (e.g., invoicing/contracts/file management)

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  Making corrections for reprints where required

Skills required

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  Creative flair and proven experience in designing market leading covers and interiors, particularly in the non-fiction market




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  Experience of negotiating with and commissioning illustrators, either directly or via agents

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  Ability to deliver clear, commercial briefs and art direction for all areas of the market

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  Experience in overseeing freelance designers

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  Vision and ambition to make the titles you design a commercial success

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  Relevant consumer, trend and market awareness

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  Excellent communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external meetings

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  Good team player who is focussed on strong author and illustrator care




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  Excellent organisational skills

Benefits

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  Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)

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  28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)

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  Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

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  Private healthcare cover and life assurance

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  Summer Hours

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  Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal

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  Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme

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  Relocation Rent Support Loan

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  Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC

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  Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes

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  Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers

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  Gym membership discount

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  Onsite physiotherapy (London only)

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  Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days

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  We're a certified Carbon Neutral company

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  Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books

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  Subsidised canteen and retail discounts

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  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.