Book Layout & Design Specialist

Job Description

About Us : Safety Troop is committed to promoting psychological awareness, safety, and learning through engaging and impactful publications, workshops, and resources. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented designer to bring our books to life with professional layouts and visually appealing designs. Key Responsibilities : Collaborate with the content and illustrations team to design and format books for print and digital publishing. Create visually consistent and professional layouts, including typography, spacing, and placement of text and images. Ensure alignment with Safety Troop?s brand style and target audience. Prepare files for print (PDF, InDesign package, etc.) and digital formats (ePub, Kindle, etc.). Suggest creative improvements for cover and interior design, if required. Work with editors, illustrators, and project leads to ensure accuracy and quality. Manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines. Requirements : Proven experience as a Book Designer / Layout Designer / Graphic Designer in publishing or similar fields. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign (essential), Photoshop, and Illustrator. Strong knowledge of typesetting, typography, and page layout design principles. Familiarity with preparing books for print and eBook formats. Attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as in collaboration. Creative mindset with the ability to balance design aesthetics and readability. Preferred Qualifications : Prior experience in educational, psychology, or children?s book design. Knowledge of accessibility standards in publishing. Experience working with multilingual text (optional).