Location
London office, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP - Hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based (Wednesday and Thursday) and 3 days home based, or fully office based if preferred.

Hours
Full-time, permanent position.

Salary
£29,000 - £31,600 per annum.

About the Role
We are seeking a talented, creative Designer to join Bloomsbury Academic & Professional's highly productive division, publishing across a wide range of subjects including Architecture, Business, Design, Drama, Education, Fashion, Film & Media, History, Law, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Politics, and Theology. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in book cover design, working on a broad range of non-fiction projects.

The role involves cover design of new titles across selected lists, generating final cover artwork using Adobe Creative Suite, liaising with editorial, marketing, and production colleagues as well as external suppliers regarding cover design, status, schedules, and budgets. You will ensure company systems are kept up-to-date with cover data, files, and status, and conduct monthly Cover Meetings with title Editors.

This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme, offering an interest-free loan of up to £3,000 to support securing accommodation, repayable over two years.

Bloomsbury offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays, Work Anywhere Fortnight, Season Ticket Loan, Share Save Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), Peppy Health App, In-house Doctor, Eye Care Voucher Scheme, and a supportive company culture with Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks, and Mental Health First Aiders.

Bloomsbury is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all sections of the community and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Experience
Experience working in an academic publishing environment or other relevant setting is ideal.
Proven technical expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
Experience managing freelance designers and illustrators.
Ability to process a large volume of work quickly and accurately.

About you
A real love for typography and books as objects.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
A keen eye for detail.
Confidence to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; portfolio submission required demonstrating relevant skills and creativity.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.