Available Positions:

Design Lead / Lead Designer

Nitartha Publications

Nitartha Publications is looking for a Design Lead / Lead Designer to guide our creative team and oversee all visual design for our publications. This role sets creative direction, manages projects from concept to completion, and ensures high-quality, consistent design across print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of designers
  • Set creative direction and maintain design standards
  • Manage projects, timelines, and workflows from brief to delivery
  • Collaborate with editors, proofreaders, production, and fulfillment teams
  • Incorporate user feedback and improve design based on user needs
  • Review and approve all design work; ensure brand consistency
  • Produce hands-on design assets when needed
  • Oversee eBook production, testing, formatting, and uploads
    • Note: Vajrayana publications must be handled by a qualified practitioner.

Skills

  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Typography, layout, attention to detail
  • Familiarity with HTML/CSS, eBook publishing, and print production
  • UI/UX and branding experience (asset)
  • Understanding of niche publishing markets

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field
  • 2+ years in a senior design role
  • Proven experience managing design projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

(Contact tfoley@nitarthainstitute.org to apply or inquire)