Layout Designer

Role Overview

• Support product design projects and supplemental print materials.
• Create design concepts that visually express theological themes with beauty, clarity, and depth.
• Implement design direction for interior layout balancing timeless design principles with awareness of contemporary publishing trends.
• Prepare files for production with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work closely with the Art Director and Editorial Director to understand each project’s theological and emotional core before beginning design work.
• Partner with the Marketing team to ensure covers align with market positioning and customer appeal.
• Present designs to the Design Selections Team and incorporate feedback into revisions.
• Communicate proactively about design timelines, progress, and challenges to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare final, press-ready files according to printer specifications, ensuring color accuracy, bleed, and resolution meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with Cover Designers on the creation of interior layouts and final production files to ensure cohesion between cover and interior design, brand consistency, and adherence to production specifications.
• Uphold TDGC’s visual identity, ensuring all designs reflect the brand’s Sage archetype and high standard of beauty.
• Research and present creative inspiration drawn from publishing, fine arts, interior design, and cultural trends to inform fresh approaches.
• Seek ongoing development in design craft, printing technology, and publishing aesthetics.
• Stay current on design software, tools, and trends that can elevate TDGC’s creative output.
• Embrace feedback as part of the design refinement process, modeling humility, professionalism, and creativity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of professional design experience, preferably in publishing, branding, or print design.
• A deep passion for books, theology, and the role of beauty in Christian publishing.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Proven ability to design for print, including experience with production specs, trim sizes, bleed, color calibration, and print-ready files.
• Familiarity with current trends in both Christian publishing and the broader design industry.
• Ability to maintain and adapt to TDGC’s visual identity (Sage archetype: timeless, wise, transformative) while contributing fresh, creative ideas.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Understanding how AI integrates into your position.
• Alignment with TDGC’s mission, doctrinal statement, and core values.

Benefits

• Full insurance package including health, dental, vision, basic life, and disability.
• Paid time off to volunteer with your favorite organization
• Annual raises and profit sharing based on company profitability and personal performance
• Three Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Annual employee celebration
• PTO for birthday and anniversary milestones
• 401(K) Retirement Eligibility
• Free company product + employee discounts!
• $1,000 annual match to a charity of your choice! *upon approval
• Up to one week of paid leave for an International Mission Trip