Small Planet Institute: Book Designer

Book Cover Designer is needed in Cambridge, United States.

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Client: Small Planet Institute

Location: Cambridge, United States

Contract: Temporary, Contractor

ORGANISATION DESCRIPTION

Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé founded the Small Planet Institute in 2001. Small Planet Institute’s mission is to spread (via writing, speaking, and media) an empowering understanding of democracy as the wide dispersion of power, transparency in public affairs, and a culture of mutual accountability. We call it Living Democracy, enabling each of us to act effectively on emerging solutions from electoral politics and economic life to the environment, hunger, agriculture, and beyond. Our vision is thus a future where all communities are thriving with dignity as Living Democracies, fulfilling our essential needs for personal power, meaning, and connection. Frances Moore Lappé is the author of Diet for a Small Planet and 19 other books, including the most recent Crisis of Trust. In September 2021, she celebrated with the 50th Anniversary edition of Diet for a Small Planet, with major coverage in the New York Times, Boston Globe, among other major outlets.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Book Designer Job Types: Contract, Temporary

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Negotiable pay, based on experience. Short-term contract position; flexible hours. The chance to work alongside a bestselling author on her latest work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design cover and interior layout for a new book
• Work closely with Frances throughout the design process
• Ability to work remotely or in-person

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong graphic design skills
• Proficiency in using design software, such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva
• Preferred experience in designing book covers and/or book layouts
• Collaborative work ethic and a positive attitude
• Passion for deeper understanding of democracy – its meaning, history, and potential – and promoting democratic social movements, including knowledge of current challenges confronting our democracy, the social movements pursuing solutions, and lessons to be drawn from the experience of other nations

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Thank you for your interest!