A leading publishing company is seeking a Book Designer to join their team. This 2 year contract role will be an onsite schedule from Monday to Thursday and Friday will be remote. The ideal candidate will have trade book publushing experience.

Application deadline for this role is 10/07/2026.

Book Designer Responsibilities:

• Transform initial concepts into visually engaging book layouts for various titles.
• Collaborate with art directors, editors, and production managers throughout all phases of book creation.
• Prepare and format files for printing, including making corrections and creating mechanicals.
• Develop and present innovative cover and interior designs for review.
• Ensure production schedules are maintained and projects are delivered on time.

Book Designer Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in book design, especially in trade publishing.
• Demonstrated talent in layout, typography, and color application.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for presenting ideas and collaborating with team members.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.

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