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We’re looking for a new member of the Birlinn Design Team

  31 Oct '24   |  Posted by: Birlinn

Could this be your dream job? We hope so.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a designer to join the team at Birlinn Limited, Scotland’s premier independent publisher. This hybrid part-time role (3 days per week) will involve working closely with our senior designer as well as with representatives from other departments. The position is ideal for a candidate with enthusiasm, flexibility and creative flair who will enjoy being part of a small, dedicated team.

The role

  • Create cover artwork for print (including spine and back cover artwork, typography and copyfitting, barcode and files for finishes)
  • Amend existing cover artwork for reprints and different formats
  • Produce promotional graphics for print and online platforms
  • Picture research

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • Confident with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Illustration skills
  • Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and stay organised in a busy work environment
  • High standard of typographic design
  • A demonstrable interest in publishing design

Desirable but not essential:

  • Some experience within a publishing environment
  • Animation/video editing skills

Please email your CV and covering letter to:

Abigail Salvesen: abigail@birlinn.co.uk

and

Andrew Simmons: andrew@birlinn.co.uk

by Monday 25 November 2024

We would love to see representative samples of your work too, which can be sent as email attachments if smaller than 5MB or by WeTransfer (preferably with 7-day expiry). Please also supply details of any personal websites or social media where we can view your work.

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