Adult Design Fellow, Books and Gifts

The Adult Books and Gifts Design Fellow will have the opportunity to design a variety of

book formats for the Food and Drink Lifestyle Art and Entertainment Publishing

addition they will have the chance to assist in creating original and existing

brand support products in various stationery and specialty packaging formats for this

group.

Chronicle Books is a highly collaborative team-oriented work environment that requires

good interpersonal and communication skills as well as an ability to multitask and take

initiative. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities of which the primary

duties are to help support the in-house designers at various stages of the publishing process

from research to design to production.

Design:

Sales materials

Book covers/jackets book interiors gift products such as journals notecards

pencils/erasers games puzzles

Design develop refine mock-up books and products

Work with production to ensure accurate product development

Present and discuss designs

Research:

Participate in conversations with editorial production design and sales and

marketing team members

Research creative talent

Scout art for book or gift projects

Study background information for individual projects

Find new materials products and packaging ideas

Production:

Comp book jackets/covers/interior spreads and gift products for presentation

and sales materials

Typographic composition

Editorial text corrections

Maintain project dielines according to our style guides

Scan organize log artwork

Photocopying laser printing

Work with production to color correct proofs

Deliver materials to various departments for review

Assist in photographing product shots

Departmental:

Participate in departmental design critiques

Attend and participate in department and company meetings

Contribute to company events

All applicants for the Books and Gifts for Adults Fellowship must have a strong interest in

book publication or packaging design along with a background in graphic design.