Designer and Typesetter – Biteback Publishing NB: This post has now been filled.
Biteback Publishing is a leading independent non-fiction publisher specialising in politics and current affairs. A position has arisen within our busy editorial team for a designer and typesetter. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing book jackets, typesetting manuscripts, compiling plate sections and designing marketing and media material when required.
The candidate will be a creative and highly organised individual, able to manage multiple projects from concept brief to artwork production, sometimes juggling a heavy workload and working to deadlines, while maintaining a high quality of design. As part of a small, dynamic team, you will need to be adaptable as well as a good communicator
The ideal candidate will have two to three years’ design experience in a book publishing environment. You must be a fluent user of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and experience with photography and typography is essential.
Please apply with a CV, covering letter and work samples (or a link to an online portfolio) to: james.stephens@bitebackpublishing.com
