Interior Design for Book Layout

In this role, you will be responsible for turning a completed author manuscript into a print-ready formatted book. You will work alongside student authors through the guidance of our book production team in order to produce high-quality, contemporary layout designs for CLI printed proofs and future publication. Duties and responsibilities • Design style templates for 2-4 interior layouts for 2-4 authors based on discussions with, and ideas of, assigned authors • Complete the layouts of the entire manuscripts based on agreed upon style template designs • Meet with assigned authors on Zoom, Google Meet or other virtual meeting application at least three times: Consultation, style template review, final real-time edits • Meet all deadlines to complete initial interior layouts for all assigned authors within a two week period, including two meetings, and finalize by the end of the third week, including last meeting • Coordinate with authors and the CLI Book Production team to revise designs until all parties are satisfied • Communicate with authors and CLI team via email, phone/text, or Zoom/virtual on a regular basis (response time of 24 hours expected), as well as accurately track progress in provided Google sheets • Upload all InDesign files, images (including vector illustrations and photoshop files with layers), fonts, and print-ready PDFS Preferred Qualifications • Proven work experience as a Graphic Designer, particularly in publication design • Excellent graphic design skills • Attention to detail • Strong work ethic, excellent communication, and time management skills • Team spirit • BA/BFA (or a student) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Publishing or related field • Knowledge and experience with G-Suite (docs, sheets, and drive organization) • Proficiency and access to Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign required Volunteer or $75 per manuscript up to 100 pages.