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DIY Media Group Inc

Book Designer 1

Pennsauken, NJ · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Employment Type: Full-Time Department: BookBaby Design Reports to: Design Team Lead Salary Range ... We're looking for a talented Book Designer to bring stories to life in a fast-paced, creative ...

The Daily Grace Co.

Book Cover Designer

Spring, TX

Book Cover Designer Summary: The Book Cover Designer will serve The Daily Grace Co. by creating ... This is a full-time (40-50 hours per week) position that includes the following benefits: * * Full ...

Scholastic Corporation

Designer

New York, NY · On-site

... book covers and interiors for both original non-fiction and licensed content, targeting readers ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...

Scholastic

Designer

New York, NY

... book covers and interiors for both original non-fiction and licensed content, targeting readers ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...

HarperCollins Publishers

Senior Designer

$56K - $70K/yr

This is a full-time remote opportunity. Although preferred locations are Nashville, TN or Grand ... Conceptualize and design innovative book and Bible covers, interiors, packaging, and related ...

Scholastic

Senior Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$111K - $119K/yr

... book market, and cover design and packaging for children's books. Education: College degree: BFA in Design and/or illustration Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art & Graphic ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

... book market, and cover design and packaging for children's books. Education: College degree: BFA in Design and/or illustration Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art & Graphic ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time book designer in the United States is $57.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.97 and $91.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Book Designer vs Book Illustrator?

AspectFull Time Book DesignerBook Illustrator
CredentialsDesign degree or related certification, proficiency in design softwareArt or illustration degree, portfolio of artwork
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, publishing houses, remoteStudio, freelance, publishing companies
Industry UsageUsed in publishing, book production, brandingUsed in children's books, graphic novels, artistic projects

Full Time Book Designers focus on the overall visual layout, typography, and cover design of books, working closely with publishers. Book Illustrators specialize in creating artwork and illustrations within books, often for children's or artistic publications. While both roles require artistic skills and familiarity with design tools, their primary responsibilities differ, with designers handling layout and visual identity, and illustrators producing artwork. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the publishing industry.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Book Designer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 13% Full Time, 76% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,979 per year, or $57.2 per hour.
Production Book Designer

Production Book Designer

Hachette Book Group

North Adams, MA • On-site

$54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Production Book Designer
Department: Design
Supervisor: Senior Art Director
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Class: Full-Time
Location: In office 3 days a week (T-Th) in North Adams, MA; remote M and F
Position Purpose:
Using InDesign (and occasionally legacy file formats), the Production Book Designer makes corrections and minor additions or adjustments to reprints of Storey's books; prepares print-ready files; and manages the archive of reprint files. This position is also responsible for coordinating file deliveries to other publishers who have purchased rights to our books, in-house staff that need to repurpose files, or other partners with approved access. In addition, under the guidance of an Art Director, the Production Designer will use their expertise in design and computer applications to build frontlist print books; make suggestions and corrections throughout the book building process to increase quality and to ensure that standards are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Backlist Book Production
Reprints
  • Make corrections and updates to backlist books.
  • Prepare and deliver print-ready files.
  • Communicate closely with the production associate responsible for reprints and strictly follow established procedural protocols.

International, Premium, and Co-Editions
  • Coordinate and prepare files for delivery to international clients publishing foreign-language editions of Storey books.
  • Coordinate and prepare files for co-editions, premium, and custom sales.
  • Communicate closely with the colleague responsible for these sales to understand the client's needs and timeline.

Archives
  • Locate and deliver files from archived books to in-house staff or publishing partners as needed.
  • Organize and maintain an archive of reprint corrections.

Frontlist Book Production
  • Build book interiors, which will include: collaborating with an Art Director to produce a complete book based on sample pages.
  • Assist in making corrections at any stage in the book production/circulation process
  • Collaborate with and support Prepress and Production departments to ensure the quality and correctness of print reproduction, which includes preparing clean files for transmittal to Prepress.
  • Keep up to date with programs, scripts, and processes to aid in book building and design.

Other:
  • Coordinating files for print-on-demand books.
  • Organizing proofs for use as reference on press.
  • Taking the initiative to assume responsibility for additional duties as required.

Education/Skill Requirements:
  • At least 2 years of work experience in multi-page document layout, with an ability to prepare electronic files for press.
  • Working knowledge of Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Ability to communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve effectively with a variety of people.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to represent Storey professionally to external parties, including custom clients, printers, and other vendors.
  • Experience and judgment necessary to plan and accomplish complex goals.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Enthusiasm for book production and team approaches.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $54,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

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