LocationLondon [Hybrid]
Salary£33,000 – £35,000
Experience LevelMidweight
Job TypeFull Time
Job Posted6 May 2026
Application Ends5 Jun 2026

Job Description

The role requires a highly creative designer to work across a wide range of illustrated adult books.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Create and implement brilliant designs for books while ensuring that

deadlines and customer requirements are met.

• Check and prepare files for Production.

• Provide design briefs and templates for freelance designers working

on Arcturus projects.

• Oversee freelance designers both in and out of house.

• Work with the Sales and Editorial departments on the creation of

promotional material.

• Liaise with Production and Editorial to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a publishing position.

• BA degree (or equivalent) in graphic design.

• The ability to multi-task and effectively manage several projects

simultaneously.

• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.

• A strong work ethic, integrity and reliability with a “hands-on”

attitude.

• Great time-management skills.

• Creative thinking and an eye for detail.

How to apply

Send a covering letter, your CV and work samples to the

Design Director at:

peter.ridley@arcturuspublishing.com

JOB #2780291202