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Crain

Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$65K - $85K/yr

Description Designers within the Crain Design Hub create compelling, audience-focused visual ... Understanding of typography, layout, color, visual hierarchy, and brand systems. Proficiency in ...

RS&H

Electrical Designer

Saint Charles, IL · On-site +1

Additional responsibilities may include circuit design, lighting layout, equipment selection, and ... For the ideal candidate and depending on experience and with management approval, remote work is ...

J A Watts, LLC

Director of Land Development

Lisle, IL · On-site +1

$176K - $218K/yr

... the Lisle office or at project sites, with remote candidates considered. Duties and ... design, land entitlement and site layout * Review and approve technical documents, design plans ...

Black Spectacles

B2C Account Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$60K - $80K/yr

We are passionate about supporting the architecture and design community through innovative ... As a fully remote, entrepreneurial company, we foster a collaborative, high-performing culture ...

Black Spectacles

B2C Account Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$60K - $80K/yr

We are passionate about supporting the architecture and design community through innovative ... As a fully remote, entrepreneurial company, we foster a collaborative, high-performing culture ...

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How much do remote book layout design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote book layout design in Plainfield, IL is $40.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.12 and $56.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote book layout designer?

Remote book layout designers are professionals who specialize in arranging the visual elements of a book, such as text, images, and graphics, to ensure readability and aesthetic appeal. They work from a location outside of a traditional office, often from home, and collaborate with authors, publishers, or editors online. Their responsibilities include selecting fonts, setting margins, organizing chapters, and making sure the book meets publishing standards for both print and digital formats. Remote book layout designers use specialized software like Adobe InDesign or Affinity Publisher to create professional, publication-ready layouts.

What is the difference between Remote Book Layout Design vs Remote Graphic Designer?

AspectRemote Book Layout DesignRemote Graphic Designer
CredentialsDesign degree or publishing experienceDesign or art degree, portfolio
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, freelance, self-publishingAdvertising, media, branding agencies
Industry UsageBook publishing, print mediaMarketing, digital media

Remote Book Layout Design focuses on arranging text and images for books, requiring knowledge of publishing standards. Remote Graphic Designers create visual content for various media, emphasizing branding and digital design. While both roles involve visual layout skills, Book Layout Design is specialized for print publishing, whereas Graphic Design covers a broader range of digital and print projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote book layout designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Book Layout Designer, you need expertise in graphic design principles, typography, and page composition, typically supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and familiarity with eBook formatting software is essential. Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and strong communication skills help ensure client expectations are met and project requirements are clear. These skills are crucial for producing visually appealing, readable layouts that enhance the reader's experience and maintain professional publishing standards.

What are some common challenges faced by remote book layout designers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote book layout designers often encounter challenges such as managing communication with authors and publishers across different time zones, receiving clear feedback, and ensuring files are properly formatted for both print and digital platforms. To address these issues, it's important to establish regular check-ins with clients, use project management tools to track feedback, and stay updated on formatting guidelines for various publishing platforms. Building strong organizational skills and maintaining an open line of communication can greatly enhance workflow and client satisfaction.
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Designer

Crain

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description

Designers within the Crain Design Hub create compelling, audience-focused visual experiences that strengthen Crain's brands and support business objectives across digital, print, and emerging platforms. Through thoughtful design, they translate ideas into engaging creative solutions while developing their craft and contributing to high-quality creative work across the organization.
Working within a centralized creative organization, this role primarily partners with the Corporate Marketing team to design and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, social media, web, print, and experiential channels. Designers collaborate closely with marketing strategists, designers, and cross-functional partners to execute creative solutions while contributing to the Design Hub's collaborative culture and creative standards.


Responsibilities
Design creative assets for integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, social media, web, print, and experiential channels.
Execute projects that align with established creative direction, brand standards, and campaign objectives.
Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual solutions that engage target audiences.
Collaborate with marketing stakeholders and Design Hub team members to deliver high-quality creative work.
Maintain consistency across templates, brand systems, and creative assets.
Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
Present design work, incorporate feedback, and refine creative solutions.
Participate in creative critiques and contribute ideas that strengthen the team's work.
Stay current on design trends, creative tools, and AI-assisted workflows.


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
2+ years of professional design experience in marketing, agency, publishing, media, or related creative environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative work across digital and print.
Understanding of typography, layout, color, visual hierarchy, and brand systems.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Eagerness to learn, grow, and continuously develop as a designer.


Preferred qualifications
Experience creating motion graphics, social media assets, or multimedia content that supports audience engagement.
Familiarity with collaborative design tools such as Figma and Canva.
Experience supporting marketing, branding, or campaign initiatives in a creative, agency, publishing, or media environment.
Experience working within established brand guidelines while adapting creative across multiple channels and audiences.
Curiosity for emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted design tools, with a willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000.

The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

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About Crain Communications:

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.

Environmental Demands

Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote. Employee work location is subject to change.

  • An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
  • A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
  • A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
  • Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.

Many positions will also include work done in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.

Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change.

Physical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. For most positions, it is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create/maintain documents within filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are light work-exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Some positions will have additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and/or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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