[Hiring] Graphic Design Specialist @Somewhere

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Design Specialist with hands-on book publishing experience to serve as the primary liaison between our authors and design production. In this role, you will:

• Evaluate author-provided artwork against print specifications.
• Perform basic graphic prep work.
• Design promotional assets.
• Guide authors through the visual publishing journey with exceptional service and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working directly with book assets (book covers, interior graphics, publisher imprints, and print specs).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) with a strong understanding of print preparation (DPI, CMYK/grayscale conversion, bleed, and trim).
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Familiarity with creating Amazon A+ Content/Enhanced Brand Content and digital promotional assets.
• Must be available to work dedicated US business hours (EST or PST) to collaborate in real time with clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Act as the main point of contact for authors during the graphic prep phase, providing high-touch support via email and phone.
• Review author-submitted graphics, illustrations, and headshots to verify they meet strict print quality standards and technical specifications.
• Perform core pre-press tasks, including cropping, resizing, retouching headshots, and converting images to grayscale for interior book printing.
• Review and design publisher imprint files, create engaging Amazon A+ Content modules, and build eye-catching social media graphics for book marketing campaigns.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $1,500 – $2,000 / month
• Remote work opportunity.
• Work during US Business Hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM EST or PST).