Book Designer - J. Paul Getty Museum
Getty Publications is seeking a Designer to work on book design and illustration. This is an entry-level position for designing in print. Hiring range is listed as $28.96 - $36.20 hourly for this full-time position. To view the job and apply, click here.
Getty Publications produces award-winning books that result from or complement the work of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Foundation. The approximately 35 books published each year cover the fields of art, photography, archaeology, architecture, conservation, and the humanities for the general public, children, and specialists. Most books are published in print, and an increasing number are published digitally as well.
As a member of the Design and Production Department within Getty Publications, the Designer will work closely with editors, production coordinators, and other Getty staff and freelancers to produce a wide range of high-quality illustrated art books, including collections-based titles, academic monographs, trade titles, and children’s books, for both print and digital formats.
Getty Publications offers a collegial, family-friendly, and collaborative work environment, where work-life balance is prioritized. We support a hybrid work schedule with some days at our Getty Center offices and some days at home. Staff members can participate in community service, serve on committees on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion and on mentorship and community building, and contribute to the book-acquisition process.
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with authors and editors to understand the unique needs of each project and research book content for design and layout ideas. Work through design treatments to conceptualize and present appropriate solutions for publication projects, including the size and arrangement of images, typographic approach, and page layout.
Develop original designs and/or apply formatted template designs for publication projects.
Once a design has been approved, work closely with the book team to manage the design process, adhering closely to budget and schedule. This includes preparing a full layout, typesetting, making type corrections, department review, and final review of plotter proofs.
Create cover designs for our short-run digital and print-on-demand titles, working alongside our digital team.
For select projects, supervise the work of outside vendors for typesetting, type corrections, and diagram / chart preparation.
Work closely with production colleagues on the physical aspects of each project, discussing materials and collaborating on color proofing as required. Examine and understand technical production issues that impact the design approach, working together to find practical and cost-efficient solutions.
Work jointly with editorial, design and production colleagues to implement corrections and rebranding of reprints.
Work with sales and marketing colleagues to design promotional and conference materials as required, including postcards and booth posters. Review and oversee the design of print ads for Getty Publications with freelance designer.
Following an established template and working closely with the design team, design the twice-yearly Getty Publications sales catalog with sales and marketing colleagues.
Keep informed of new and updated design software; explore, research, and present book design ideas to develop; apply creative design solutions across a wide range of subject matter and book types.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design (BA or BFA) or a related field.
3 to 5 years of experience designing illustrated book and other materials for print.