Junior Designer, Ten Speed Graphic remote

Ten Speed Graphic is hiring a Junior Designer to join our in‑house design team. Qualified candidates must be passionate about graphic novels and comics, and have an eagerness to learn the publishing side of this genre. As a Junior Designer, you will collaborate closely with our Art Director, Creative Director, Editorial Department, and authors to create captivating graphic novels.

• Collaborate with and support the Ten Speed Graphic design team.
• Design covers for individual books, or create continuity within a series.
• Layout graphic novel interiors from start to finish.
• Work with authors and artists to convert scroll format comics into book layout.
• Collaborate with editors, authors, and art teams throughout book creation process.
• Process artwork and lettering starting with initial layout all the way to press.
• Track art status from numerous collaborators on multiple deadlines.
• Execute design concepts generated by others, working with templates.
• Implement editorial text corrections to interior book pages.
• Maintain schedules and meet deadlines on assigned projects.
• Identify potential creative collaborators in the comic book industry.
• Assist art directors to commission illustrators and freelance designers and monitor progress.

• Minimum of 0‑3 years Design experience, preferably in print.
• A basic understanding of the book design process and technical knowledge of book production.
• Some knowledge of typefaces and typography, full‑color printing, RGB/CMYK color spaces, and image formats.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to track multiple projects.
• Excellent graphic design skills, with a passion and eye for good typography and design trends.
• Aptitude for creative thinking and problem solving, while staying within budget and on schedule.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and coordinate workload in a hybrid work environment.
• Must be a team player and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help.
• Curious and motivated to learn about new topics and other points of view.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite:
  InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, and Acrobat Pro.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs:
  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Salary: $53,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
• Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including medical and prescription drug insurance, dental, vision, health care/dependent care flexible spending account, health savings account, pre‑tax and Roth 401(k), short and long‑term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, educational assistance and generous paid time off.