Brand Designer
Chronicle Books
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: San Francisco, CA
Salary:
$68,000
-
$78,200
per year
Contract type: Full time
Description
Chronicle Books seeks a mid-level Brand Designer to work with the Brand Design Director and Brand Design team to create innovative, well-designed brand and marketing materials that keep with the Chronicle Books aesthetic. This role has a focus on digital and online materials but does include some print materials.
Key Responsibilities: The Brand Designer will design and produce website graphics and landing pages, online ads, social media campaigns, custom emails, virtual trade show graphics, and digital sales materials from concept through production. They should be able to communicate in a clear, consistent, constructive, and positive manner, and they will collaborate with the Brand and Marketing staff to create the most effective brand and marketing materials possible, while working within existing brand guidelines and rules. In addition, they will prioritize and manage projects simultaneously while paying close attention to detail in design, preparation of mechanicals, and written communications.
The person in this role will develop, design, and produce digital and print assets, specialty promotional materials, and trade show booth graphics, with an eye towards systemized, sustainable workflows that allow other team members to step in and assist when needed. They will work with Marketing/Publicity, Sales, and Publishing Designers. In addition, they will research and investigate vendors, process existing covers, book pages and other graphics, attend weekly Brand meetings, and share information and expertise about design and branding trends.
Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,200. This range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.
Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.
Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.
To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.
About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.
Requirements
Applicants will need a B.F.A. in Graphic Design or its equivalent, three to five years of work experience in graphic design, including initial concept generation, through comps, presentations, and preparation of mechanical files. Strong typography skills and basic video and animation skills are a must. Knowledge of Premier and After Effects is preferred, as is a command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), as well as basic HTML & CSS skills. They should possess strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, as this role entails teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Attention to detail is crucial, especially in communication and design.
Chronicle Books seeks a mid-level Brand Designer to work with the Brand Design Director and Brand Design team to create innovative, well-designed brand and marketing materials that keep with the Chronicle Books aesthetic. This role has a focus on digital and online materials but does include some print materials.
Key Responsibilities: The Brand Designer will design and produce website graphics and landing pages, online ads, social media campaigns, custom emails, virtual trade show graphics, and digital sales materials from concept through production. They should be able to communicate in a clear, consistent, constructive, and positive manner, and they will collaborate with the Brand and Marketing staff to create the most effective brand and marketing materials possible, while working within existing brand guidelines and rules. In addition, they will prioritize and manage projects simultaneously while paying close attention to detail in design, preparation of mechanicals, and written communications.
The person in this role will develop, design, and produce digital and print assets, specialty promotional materials, and trade show booth graphics, with an eye towards systemized, sustainable workflows that allow other team members to step in and assist when needed. They will work with Marketing/Publicity, Sales, and Publishing Designers. In addition, they will research and investigate vendors, process existing covers, book pages and other graphics, attend weekly Brand meetings, and share information and expertise about design and branding trends.
Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,200. This range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.
Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.
Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.
To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.
About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.
Requirements
Applicants will need a B.F.A. in Graphic Design or its equivalent, three to five years of work experience in graphic design, including initial concept generation, through comps, presentations, and preparation of mechanical files. Strong typography skills and basic video and animation skills are a must. Knowledge of Premier and After Effects is preferred, as is a command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), as well as basic HTML & CSS skills. They should possess strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, as this role entails teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Attention to detail is crucial, especially in communication and design.
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