The Adult Books and Gifts Design Fellow will have the opportunity to design a variety of

book formats for the Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Art, and Entertainment Publishing

Groups. In addition, they will have the chance to assist in creating original and existing

brand support products in various stationery and specialty packaging formats for this

group.

Chronicle Books is a highly collaborative, team-oriented work environment that requires

good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an ability to multitask and take

initiative. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities, of which the primary

duties are to help support the in-house designers at various stages of the publishing process,

from research to design to production.

Design:

• Sales materials

• Book covers/jackets, book interiors, gift products such as journals, notecards,

pencils/erasers, games, puzzles

• Design, develop, refine, mock-up books and products

• Work with production to ensure accurate product development

• Present and discuss designs

Research:

• Participate in conversations with editorial, production, design, and sales and

marketing team members

• Research creative talent

• Scout art for book or gift projects

• Study background information for individual projects

• Find new materials, products and packaging ideas

Production:

• Comp book jackets,/covers/interior spreads, and gift products for presentation

and sales materials

• Typographic composition

• Editorial text corrections

• Maintain project dielines according to our style guides

• Scan, organize, log artwork

• Photocopying, laser printing

• Work with production to color correct proofs

• Deliver materials to various departments for review

• Assist in photographing product shots

Departmental:

• Participate in departmental design critiques

• Attend and participate in department and company meetings

• Contribute to company events

All applicants for the Books and Gifts for Adults Fellowship must have a strong interest in

book, publication, or packaging design along with a background in graphic design.