Red Ventures

Red Ventures

Book Designer, Trade Publishing

United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$118kDetected 1 day ago
InDesignDesign Systems

About the role

  • This role is open to remote or hybrid candidates, with hybrid being central to our New York, NY office.
  • Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.
  • Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities

  • Design and art direct adult nonfiction trade books and print products from concept through production, ensuring each title is visually distinctive and on-brand with Lonely Planet
  • Build strategic book design systems tailored to the category, content, and target consumer of each product, informed by current design and market trends
  • Collaborate closely with editors, producers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver best-in-class designs that inspire and excite travel lovers worldwide
  • Present work to cross-functional teams with clear, audience-grounded design rationale and confident creative storytelling
  • Prepare and manage print-ready design files and assets with thorough attention to production specifications and quality standards
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze market and design trends and translate insights into product opportunities
  • You'll join our Inspiration and Gift print publishing team to design and art direct beautifully crafted adult nonfiction trade books and print products that reach travel lovers all over the world.
  • If you live and breathe books, geek out over typography, and believe great design can make someone book a flight, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience designing adult nonfiction trade books and paper products, with a portfolio of commercially published titles - portfolio is required and must include published adult nonfiction trade books
  • Thorough understanding of print production workflows and experience preparing files for commercial print
  • To qualify for the NYC range, NYC applicants will be required to work a hybrid schedule of Tuesday - Thursday in our NYC office with Mondays and Fridays remote.

Nice to have

  • Experience art directing freelance designers and illustrators
  • an existing freelancer network is a plus

Compensation

  • $65,000 - $118,000 per year
  • Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

  • That's why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy.
  • Source and select stock imagery that is creative, accurate, and aligned with each title's visual direction
  • This is a rare opportunity to work on commercially distributed titles at a globally iconic travel brand - bringing together inspired visual storytelling and smart information design in every spread.
  • Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
  • Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential.

Company info

  • Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies - spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements. This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.
  • We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com.
  • Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies - spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe.
  • Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more.
  • Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees.
  • At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better.
  • To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements.
  • This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law.
  • Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.
  • We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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