Freelance Graphic Designer

### Job description Commercial book publishing company seeks a Mid-level Freelance Graphic Designer to conceptualize and create marketing materials and Advance Reading Copies for our list of fiction and nonfiction books. This is a remote freelance position reporting to the Creative Director and working 5-12 hours per week. Rate is determined based on experience with a range of $30 - $45 / hour. The position encompasses a range of design and typography formatting responsibilities associated with every stage of creating ARC covers and promotional assets across all genres including: \* Design ARC packaging (back, inside front and inside back covers) and prepare mechanicals to print \* Design print and digital assets to promote books \* Work closely with Publishing Projects Manager to ensure timely revisions and printer deadline deliveries. \* Prepare files for digital and offset print \* Research, source, license and retouch stock photos and images REQUIREMENTS \* 3-5 years of promotional design experience, preferably in both print and digital \* Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite CC (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) \* Understanding of the book cover design process and some technical knowledge of book production \* Speed, accuracy, and a strong conceptual background \* Design portfolio that demonstrates creative talent, a refined sense of typography, and a powerful sense of communication \* Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines comfortably \* Self-starter with a proactive, optimistic outlook, strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills \* Ability to assess target consumers and design compelling, creative visuals that will appeal to and engage them \* A strong eye and vision for high quality compelling images and graphic design \* Hand lettering skills a plus To apply, please send your resume and portfolio to: Jhonson Eteng, marketingdesigner.kensington@gmail.com