Type
Full-time
Salary range
$27–30/ hr, depending on experience
Description
Content Object (C/O) is a Los Angeles-based design studio that produces content-driven, object-oriented work and specializes in publications. C/O works with artists and art institutions nationally and internationally and has been recognized by AIGA’s Eye On Design, the Design Observer, and the NY Times.
C/O is seeking a part-time Assistant Designer with experience in all phases of the book design process—from preliminary research and design development through prepress production.
Responsibilities
- Setting up press-ready files in InDesign using smart and effective master pages, paragraph, character, and object styles
- Laying out images and text based on art direction
- Making and checking copy editor’s revisions
- Setting and ragging type
- Cleaning up documents and prepress production
- Design and materials research with a knowledge of the contemporary art world
- Working on multiple projects on any given day and track/manage projects to ensure timely delivery
- Image correction in Photoshop and preparing files for color separations house
- Assistance in art direction of photography
Requirements
- Degree in Design, Art, or Writing preferred
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in graphic design including print production
- Immense attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop)
- Comprehensive knowledge of or a passion to learn about prepress and print production
- Strong sense of typography and page composition, especially in the context of books
- Familiarity with copy editor’s marks
- Excellent organizational skills, verbal communication, and written correspondence
- Knowledge of Mailchimp, Cargo Collective, and other current social media platforms is a plus
Details
The position will begin March 2022. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Days preferred are Tuesday–Thursday (sometimes an extra day will be requested depending on deadlines), 9–5pm, on premises.* C/O is located near the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. It is an intimate and cat-friendly studio.
* You must show record of full vaccination against Covid-19. Weekly tests will be required (test kits provided) and responsible safety protocols are expected in and outside of the studio.
How to apply
Please send resume, cover letter, and 3–5 portfolio pages (PDF) to co@content-object.com by February 19, 2022. In your letter be sure to introduce yourself and explain how your experience will make you a good fit for this position. There are no straight paths, so all experience is considered, especially those you care most about. No phone calls, please.