Union Square & Co Art Temp

Union Square & Co. is looking for a talented Temporary Art/Design Professional to support the Union Square Art and Design initiatives and projects. This is a temporary position with the expected duration of 3 months. This position is based out of our NYC office.

Duration: 28 hours per week for a 3-6 month period

Pay rate: $40-60/hour depending on skills, experience, and location

Duties include:

• Development of creative and innovative cover and interior design from concept through final file deliver
• Works closely with Art Director and Creative Director to maintain highest quality of design and production standards while keeping on track of deadlines
• Timely routing of cover and interior passes to hit seasonal deadlines as well as project tracking and weekly written project updates for internal team review
• Collaborates closely with editorial team to develop thoughtful, market-appropriate designs
• Oversees all stages of preparation including prepress, color correction, setting print-ready files up for special effects, and proof review.
• Ensures that designs fulfill UNSQ's high standards, represent the brand in the market, and push the envelope in both concept and execution

Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple titles at a time while adhering to creative vision and production schedule deadlines
• Expertise in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat), and other related technologies.
• Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print, manufacturing processes and proofing
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external partners, key collaborators, and outside talent
• Ability to manage project-specific freelance artists and designers, including identifying talent and negotiating project fees, deliverables, and schedules
• 5-7 years of experience in trade publishing design

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered for this position.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Mission Statement

Union Square & Co. publishes books and gift products with a point of view. What distinguishes us is our independent, entrepreneurial spirit. We collaborate with bestselling, award-winning, and debut authors and creatives to publish at the highest quality across categories. We strive to bring you entertainment, discovery, and fun through objects you can cherish.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Hachette_Book_Group_FGB-opUnAfw0

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-06-27T20:22:20