Location:TBD
Discipline:UX / Product Design
Experience:TBD
Compensation:$45,000
Kokila (pronounced KO-ki-la) publishes literature for children and young adults across all formats and genres. They are searching for a Design Assistant with an express interest in social issues to manage various design projects. For more information or to apply to this position,click here.
As our publishing team grows and we publish more books a year, we are excited to add a Design Assistant to our art team. You will report to the Art Director to provide administrative and design support all while coordinating requests from various departments, agents, authors, and illustrators. Having strong working knowledge of the full Adobe Suite will support you in successfully managing various design projects We are looking for a candidate with an express interest in representation and inclusivity in media and in social justice issues. At Kokila, we hold a strong belief in the power of inclusive stories to nourish and shape young minds and the society we live in.With this in mind, to be successful in this role we feel that you’ll need to have:
Great organizational skills, collaborative, good communication skills, especially as you liaise with various teams
Interest in examining questions of representation, inclusion, and equity in publishing and our society at large
Strong ability to manage competing priorities and prioritize your work
Evidenced ability to manage communication and workflow in a proactive manner
Design portfolio available to share at interview stage
Tasks
Proofread internal passes of books and make changes within the layouts
Typeset interior pages of novels
Assist with creating social media assets, including still and animated materials
Act as a liaison on behalf of art director with other departments or individuals to set up meetings and share requested design materials
Archive books as they are finalized
Upload covers and interior assets to internal systems
Make all reprint changes and prepare those files for production
Support with billing, contracts, and other clerical tasks
Skills
Adobe desktop publishing suite: Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
Salary for this position is $45,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.
