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)
