Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Senior Designer
$111K - $119K/yr
As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...
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Senior Designer
$111K - $119K/yr
As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...
New
Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start ... Employment Type: Full-Time
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Senior Director, Art - (Hybrid)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Responsible for designing approximately 30 titles Qualifications * 10+ years as book designer (or ... Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits ...
Senior Director, Art - (Hybrid)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Responsible for designing approximately 30 titles Qualifications * 10+ years as book designer (or ... Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits ...
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 ...
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 ...
Senior Designer
New York, NY · On-site
$111K - $119K/yr
As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...
Senior Designer
New York, NY · On-site
$111K - $119K/yr
As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...
Senior Director, Art - (Hybrid)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Responsible for designing approximately 30 titles Qualifications * 10+ years as book designer (or ... Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits ...
Senior Director, Art - (Hybrid)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Responsible for designing approximately 30 titles Qualifications * 10+ years as book designer (or ... Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits ...
Senior Designer
$111K - $119K/yr
As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...
Senior Designer
$111K - $119K/yr
As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... BA in Graphic Design or equivalent Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Art ...
Parts Book Author
Grand Rapids, MN · On-site
Job Type Full-time Description Parts Book Author Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini ...
Parts Book Author
Grand Rapids, MN · On-site
Job Type Full-time Description Parts Book Author Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini ...
Development Coordinator
Washington, DC · Hybrid
$47K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Development Coordinator
Washington, DC · Hybrid
$47K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Manager, Strategic Alliances (New Business)
Washington, DC · On-site
$77K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Quick apply
Manager, Strategic Alliances (New Business)
Washington, DC · On-site
$77K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Manager, Strategic Alliances (New Business)
Washington, DC · On-site
$77K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Manager, Strategic Alliances (New Business)
Washington, DC · On-site
$77K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Associate Art Director, Union Square & Co.
$75K - $85K/yr
... bound book for all projects Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Associate Art Director, Union Square & Co.
$75K - $85K/yr
... bound book for all projects Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when ... Employment Type: Full-Time
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Associate Art Director, Union Square & Co.
$75K - $85K/yr
... bound book for all projects Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Associate Art Director, Union Square & Co.
$75K - $85K/yr
... bound book for all projects Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Designer - EI
Lafayette, LA · On-site
Position Type: Full-time Location: Lafayette, LA Work Environment: Office/Sedentary Travel ... Maintains and organizes a Job Data Book containing all pertinent information used during the design ...
Designer - EI
Lafayette, LA · On-site
Position Type: Full-time Location: Lafayette, LA Work Environment: Office/Sedentary Travel ... Maintains and organizes a Job Data Book containing all pertinent information used during the design ...
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Quick apply
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Development Coordinator
Washington, DC · On-site
$47K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
Quick apply
Development Coordinator
Washington, DC · On-site
$47K/yr
... Book Accelerator), all designed to elevate the voices and needs of educators serving children in ... All full-time employees are eligible for the following: * Medical and dental insurance coverage
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$24.04 - $31.23
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How much do full time book designer jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 29, 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?
| Aspect | Full Time Book Designer | Book Illustrator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Design degree or related certification, proficiency in design software | Art or illustration degree, portfolio of artwork |
| Work Environment | Design studios, publishing houses, remote | Studio, freelance, publishing companies |
| Industry Usage | Used in publishing, book production, branding | Used 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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$70K - $75K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
Hachette Book Group rating
6.8
Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
16th of 19 rated publishing
Job description
SUMMARY
Workman Publishing's children's department is seeking a creative and collaborative Senior Designerto join our dynamic team. This role will focus on developing innovative nonfiction trade and curriculum books for children across a wide range of formats-including board books, novelty, middle grade, graphic novels, activity books, and workbooks.
As a Senior Designer, you'll play a critical role in shaping our list by creating standout designs for both original IP and brand extensions of beloved backlist titles. You will partner closely with editors, art directors, illustrators, and production teams to bring high-quality, visually engaging books to market.
Key responsibilities:
- Design innovative, eye-catching covers
- Ideate and develop full interior layouts for new projects
- Develop brands and logo designs
- Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start to finish
- Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers
- Prepare cover mechanicals, from initial layout to final production (working with production mangers on materials and setup; prepress, color correction, and file setup; reviewing, correcting, and approving proofs; and providing final files for print)
- Prepare galley covers, following a similar process
- Work with colleagues in the marketing department to create original promotional materials, including social media assets
Qualifications: - At least 5-7 years of design experience, primarily focused in book publishing
- A strong portfolio demonstrating an eye for design, typography, and color, as well as sharp conceptual thinking and visual storytelling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate on creative projects, present work, and discuss feedback in group settings
- Experience in developing and designing series branding
- Creativity, originality, willingness to experiment, learn, grow and share knowledge with the design and editorial teams
- Understanding of the commercial market and design trends, branded series and commercial book covers
- Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
- Experience with prepress production, preparing files for 4-color printing using a PDF workflow
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work quickly and independently to meet deadlines
Join us at Workman Kids, where we're growing our list with bold ideas, smart design, and a commitment to innovation that honors our Workman roots. If you're excited by the opportunity to design books that spark imagination and curiosity in young readers, we'd love to hear from you.
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 $70,000-$75,000. 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.
Employment Type: Full-TimeHachette 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 $70,000-$75,000. 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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About Hachette Book Group
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Industry
Print media publishing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
2006