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Job Description

As the world’s leading illustrated non-fiction Publisher we are looking for an organised and imaginative Design Assistant to join us to support on all jackets and sales material co-ordination in our busy publishing team.

The Life team create books about all things lifestyle and health, this includes books for adults on cooking, drink, gardening, craft, fitness, and self-improvement. We work with high-profile authors and with the best photographers and illustrators in the industry.  Joining the team in a more administrative role you will learn about all areas of the business with a view that in 3-6 months you will progress into the design team fully and take on a more hands-on design role.

Some of your day-to-day will involve:

• Coordinating jackets and sales material
• Supporting creative team with small design tasks and admin
• Liaising with other departments and our team in Delhi

This is a busy role and you will need to be well organised to ensure you can deliver. Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential as is a passion for design and a desire to progress your career as a designer.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work within a truly collaborative business where you have the freedom to make a real impact if you’re willing to put in the hard work.

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Medical cover
• Life Assurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Summer hours
• Mentoring programme
• We plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background.

DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

How to apply

If you’re still reading this and have a portfolio that shows a whole breadth and depth of work, we’d love to see it.  Please upload your portfolio and most recent CV to be considered.

Closing date for applications: 19th December 2022