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Macmillan

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Collaborate with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents * Identify, hire, and manage ... Expert in color theory and design fundamentals * Exceptional portfolio displaying book cover ...

Turn 14 Distribution

Graphic Designer

Keller, TX · On-site

Strong understanding of typography, branding, layout, color theory, and production processes ... Ability to mentor junior designers, freelancers, or interns when needed. Bonus Points * Experience ...

Macmillan

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Collaborate with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents * Identify, hire, and manage ... Expert in color theory and design fundamentals * Exceptional portfolio displaying book cover ...

Macmillan Learning

Designer - Celadon

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Collaborate with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents * Identify, hire, and manage ... Expert in color theory and design fundamentals * Exceptional portfolio displaying book cover ...

Proctor & Gamble

Production Designer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$85K - $122K/yr

... of freelance work) preferably within a creative agency, design studio or in-house creative ... Strong understanding of color theory and image optimization with abilities in both color correction ...

Macmillan Learning

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Collaborate with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents * Identify, hire, and manage ... Expert in color theory and design fundamentals * Exceptional portfolio displaying book cover ...

York Design Group

Creative Operations Manager

York, PA · On-site

... freelancers, or external production partners preferred * Demonstrated graphic design background or familiarity * Strong understanding of interior design aesthetics, room composition, color theory ...

York Design Group

Creative Operations Manager

York, PA · Hybrid

... freelancers, or external production partners preferred * Demonstrated graphic design background or familiarity * Strong understanding of interior design aesthetics, room composition, color theory ...

Arhaus

Photographer

Boston Heights, OH

Training and facilitating of freelance photographers and photo assistants * Coordinate with ... An intuitive sense of image composition and understanding of additive color theory * Quickly and ...

Macmillan

Associate Director, Art (MCPG)

$90K - $100K/yr

Manage, mentor, and art direct designers and freelancers. * Coordinate multiple projects ... Expertise in color theory and design fundamentals. * A team player who is able to receive ...

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Art Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$155K - $175K/yr

Manage an active network of external creative agencies, freelance designers, retouchers, and ... Deep expertise in typography, layout, photography direction, color theory, and visual storytelling.

Pita Way

Graphic Designer

Bloomfield Hills, MI · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy * Experience ... Experience managing freelancers or external creatives Key Competencies * Creative thinking with ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $50/hr

This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ... Art Fundamentals: Strong understanding of composition, color theory, typography, and visual ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance color theory in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Color Theory vs Graphic Designer?

AspectFreelance Color TheoryGraphic Designer
CredentialsKnowledge of color principles, often self-taught or through coursesDesign degree or certification, including color theory
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote, project-basedAgency, in-house, or freelance, often collaborative
Industry UsageUsed as a specialized consultant or part of design teamsCreates visual content, including branding, marketing, and print

Freelance Color Theory professionals focus on advising or creating color palettes and schemes, often working independently. Graphic Designers incorporate color theory into broader visual design projects, including branding, advertising, and digital media. While both roles require knowledge of color principles, Graphic Designers typically have formal education and handle comprehensive design tasks, whereas Freelance Color Theory specialists often provide expert advice or specific color-related services.

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Designer - Celadon

Designer - Celadon

Macmillan

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Macmillan is looking for a designer to conceive unique, creative, and engaging book jackets for the boutique division, Celadon Books. The position encompasses a range of responsibilities associated with every stage of producing fiction and non-fiction book jackets.

The ideal candidate will have a keen sense of commercial, literary design and excellent typography, production skills, marketplace, and strong communication and organizational skills.

What you'll do:

  • Deliver distinctive and effective cover concepts and polished final jackets that are visually compelling and fresh for the market
  • Design and manage all stages of book jacket design from early concept to final bound book
  • Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, marketing, publicity and production department
  • Collaborate with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents
  • Identify, hire, and manage relationships with artists
  • Route material for approval, maintain schedules, prepare files for output, and manage proofing process as well as image rights and billing oversight.
  • Work with other team members and departments to ensure materials requests are met in a timely and effective manner

What you'll bring:

  • Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Mac Platform
  • Expert in color theory and design fundamentals
  • Exceptional portfolio displaying book cover specific work and strong typographic skills
  • Experience collaborating with designers, photographers and knowledge of the illustration world
  • Organized and attentive to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues
  • Team player who is motivated to learn
  • Knowledge of and an interest in the book publishing industry
  • 2 - 3 years of experience designing book jackets
  • Degree in graphic design
  • Portfolio submission or website link required

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $65,000.

This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.  

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. 

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. 

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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