Digital Media Designer - Remote Contract Position

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Digital Media Designer to join our team on a contract basis. This remote Digital Media Designer role offers the opportunity to work with a well-known publishing and entertainment company over a two-year period. You'll be responsible for transforming illustrated print books into high-quality, visually engaging ebook experiences, ensuring that storytelling and visual hierarchy are preserved. This position is fully remote, allowing you to collaborate with a small, dedicated team while managing multiple projects.

What You'll Do

• Convert print books to ebooks, ensuring visual fidelity and narrative flow.
• Adapt illustrated layouts (photos, graphics, typography) for digital formats.
• Optimize images and assets for platform requirements and performance.
• Format and export ebooks across fixed layout and reflowable formats.
• Validate and test files using Kindle, Apple Books, and other QA tools.
• Troubleshoot layout and technical issues across devices and platforms.
• Ensure quality and consistency through thorough review and device testing.
• Collaborate with a small cross-functional team to meet project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent design experience (2+ years).
• Proven experience in designing and producing ebooks from print files.
• Strong knowledge of ePub standards, including fixed-layout vs. reflowable formats.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and ebook export workflows.
• Experience optimizing illustrations and images for digital use.
• Familiarity with Kindle Previewer, Apple Books, and similar validation tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong visual design sensibility and ability to balance creative intentions with technical constraints.

Nice to Have

• Experience with children's books, cookbooks, photography books, or other highly illustrated print titles.
• Background in digital or print publishing (e.g., magazines, books, layout-focused design).
• Experience with major publishers (e.g., Random House, Sterling, Hachette) is highly valued.
• 5+ years of digital publishing experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan.
• Dental/vision/term life package.
• Discount prescription program.
• Critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan.
• Sick leave provided in accordance with state or city laws.

This Digital Media Designer remote position is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the digital publishing space. If you are passionate about design and eager to work on exciting projects, we encourage you to apply!