Senior Designer

W.W. Norton & Company is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Trade Art Department. In this role, you’ll create original cover designs for the Norton paperback list and select titles from the Countryman Press imprint, collaborating closely with a team of industry-leading art directors.

You’ll participate in paperback planning meetings, contribute to jacket design discussions, consult with editorial partners, and manage the progress of your assigned titles—helping to shape the visual identity of some of Norton’s most important books.

We’re looking for a designer with strong conceptual instincts, fresh ideas, and a genuine passion for publishing. Our team is fully remote, highly collaborative, and energized by great design—and we’re excited to welcome someone who thrives in that kind of environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Design original covers for the Norton paperback list (approx. 18-20 titles annually) and select Countryman Press titles (approx. 12-15 titles annually) under the direction of Norton’s Art Directors.
• Track and manage the status of all assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively with editors, the sales director, and the paperback committee throughout the design process.
• Contribute to departmental meetings and handle additional tasks as assigned.

Please note- this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of professional design experience in the publishing industry.
• Deep understanding of cover design across multiple genres, with a versatile style that reflects Norton’s diverse publishing program—from commercial nonfiction and fiction to history, poetry, and lifestyle.
• Exceptional typography, visual judgment, and conceptual problem-solving, demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to think independently, generate original ideas, and bring a positive, collaborative approach to every project.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, balance a flexible list, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a remote team is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and current design tools.
• Must be able to work full business hours in the Eastern Standard Time zone (EST)
• Employment eligibility to work in the United States is required

Compensation and Benefits*

Currently available benefits include:

• Annual compensation for this position is $70,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
• Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
• Disability and life insurances
• FMLA, parental and other leave
• Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
• Company-provided laptop
• Employee discounts on Norton books
• Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.