Art Intern - Toronto, Canada - HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins Publishers

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Overview:

Company:
Harlequin Enterprises ULC

Department:
Harlequin Trade Publishing Art (HTP)

Reporting To:
Manager of Galley and Cover Development

Location:
Canada

Status: 9-month paid internship

We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and are able to do their best work.

We welcome all applicants, including those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and persons with disabilities.

Join us, and share your story.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Galley and Cover Development, the Art Intern position will be a key member of the HTP Art Team.

HTP Art is responsible for creating Art for Book Covers, Interior Pages and Advertising for all of the HTP imprints:
Canary Street Press, Graydon House, Hanover Square, Inkyard Press, Mira and Park Row Books.

In this role you will have the opportunity to develop practical design skills from the ground up within an In-House design department and learn about traffic flow and organization from concept to Final Art.

Responsibilities:

The intern will focus in these areas:

Researching photography, illustrations and fonts
Retouching / Manipulating Images
Laying out interior book page designs
Laying out Cover Flats
Work with designers and art directors to develop design concepts (print and digital)
Receive feedback from Art Directors and Creative director and make necessary revisions
Assemble Presentation materials
Adhere to timelines
Provide administrative support to Manager of Galley and Cover Development

Qualifications:

Specific training or job experience required includes:

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
Basic knowledge of layout, typography, color and composition
Understanding of design hierarchy
Passion for all genre of books
Interest in current trends
Strong portfolio and design work
Applicants must be eligible to work and be paid in Canada

What's In It For You?

The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a very talented team and exceptional books
Virtual work, so you can live anywhere in Canada and work with us
Vacation days
Various virtual social activities to keep you connected
Access to discounted books
Working with passionate people

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins's global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

Known worldwide for the quality of its list,

HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O'Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to