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Case Manager-Children's- Steele County

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$23.50 - $26/hr

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties ... Staff must have a desire to work with children and families in their home, in the community or at ...

Spero

Case Manager-Children's- Steele County

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$23.50 - $26/hr

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties ... Staff must have a desire to work with children and families in their home, in the community or at ...

Spero

Case Manager-Children's- Steele County

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$23.50 - $26/hr

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties ... Staff must have a desire to work with children and families in their home, in the community or at ...

Pediatrix

Neonatology, Neonatologist

Atlanta, GA

Why Join Us? * State-of-the-Art Level IV NICU : Children s 39-bed high-acuity NICU is equipped with advanced technology and designed to support critically ill neonates in a nurturing, family-centered ...

Macmillan

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, marketing ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, marketing ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan Learning

Designer - Celadon

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, marketing ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan Learning

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, marketing ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

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How much do children's book designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for children's book designer in the United States is $79,711.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by children's book designers?

Children's Book Designers often face the challenge of balancing imaginative artwork with readability and age-appropriate design elements, ensuring that their visuals effectively support the story without overwhelming young readers. Collaboration with authors, editors, and publishers is frequent, requiring flexibility and the ability to adapt to creative feedback or changing project needs. Meeting tight publishing deadlines while maintaining high-quality design standards is another common hurdle in this role. However, these challenges offer valuable opportunities to grow as a designer, refine your portfolio, and contribute meaningfully to children's literature.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a children's book designer?

To thrive as a Children's Book Designer, you need strong illustration skills, an understanding of child-friendly visual storytelling, and a background in graphic design—typically supported by a degree in graphic arts, illustration, or a related field. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) is crucial for creating engaging and print-ready book layouts. Creativity, collaboration, and effective communication with authors and publishers are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure that the final product is visually appealing, age-appropriate, and meets industry standards for print and digital formats.

What does a children's book designer do?

A Children's Book Designer is responsible for the visual layout, typography, and overall aesthetic of children's books. They collaborate with authors, illustrators, and publishers to ensure the book is engaging and visually appealing for young readers. Their work includes selecting fonts, arranging text and images, and sometimes even guiding the illustration process. The goal is to create a visually cohesive and reader-friendly experience that enhances the storytelling.

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Infographic showing various Children'S Book Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,711 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Designer, (Interior Book Design)

Simon & Schuster

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$60K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Simon & Schuster rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 19 rated publishing

Job description

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
Simon & Schuster is seeking an Interior Book Designer to design and layout fiction and nonfiction books in the adult division. This person will be involved in, on average, 50 projects each year.
An ideal candidate:
  • Is an Adobe InDesign expert and book design enthusiast
  • Is a talented designer with experience designing trade interiors
  • Is able to work at all levels, from inputting corrections to building well-structured InDesign files for their own original designs
  • Understands how their composition work impacts downstream processes, including ebook production and future print editions
  • Will work collaboratively with Production Editorial to ensure the manuscript and InDesign document are coded complementarily and coding best practices are applied rigorously from manuscript to finished InDesign files
  • Understands book production and printing standards
  • Knows the difference between match designs, reflows, conversions, reissues and is able to create all of these

Requirements:
  • 2+ years of layout experience in Adobe InDesign; expert in InDesign
  • 1 year or more of experience designing original book interiors
  • Solid understanding of book composition standards
  • Ability to read and implement proofreader's marks
  • Experience manipulating illustrations and photos in Photoshop
  • Experience creating and manipulating vector art in Illustrator

This role is open to both hybrid and fully remote candidates.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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