• Job Description

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  Little, Brownu2019s art department is seeking a creative Design Assistant who will be responsible for tracking projects, assisting with design projects, and day to day administrative tasks.
  Weu2019re a small, collaborative team of Art Directors andu00A0designers, and we develop our projects in-house. Theu00A0Design Assistant will work with the art directors on all levels of theu00A0design process including, art research, contracts, scheduling, approval, and production. This is an entry-level position with a lot of growth potential.
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  Essential duties:
  • Provide administrative support to the Art Department
  • Art Research
  • Do art corrections in Photoshop and InDesign
  • Being a liaison between production and Art
  • Maintain updated workflow status on all projects
  • Take notes during weekly production meetings and follow up with team members on next steps
  • Perform other administrative tasks, such as contract and invoice requests
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  Requirements:
  • Entry-level position. Previous industry experience is welcome but not required.
  • BFA in graphicu00A0designu00A0or a related field
  • Very organized and detail-oriented
  • Can work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication skills
  • Intermediate skills in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Eager to learn more about books, design, and illustration
  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.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
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  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.
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  The compensation range for this position isu00A0$50,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location u2014 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.
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  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.

• About the company

  Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher and a division of the third largest trade and educational book publisher in the world, Hachette Livre. HBG publishes great books for readers of all ages, more than 1,800 new books annually, in all formats—print, ebook, and audiobook—including many New York Times bestsellers. HBG is a dynamic place to work, a fast-paced and fun environment where new ideas in publishing are actively explored and encouraged.

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