Book Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A creative profession that designs visually appealing books through covers, body page layouts, typography, and bookbinding.
Description
Book designers are specialists who handle bookbinding (cover) design, body layouts, and typography for publications. They collaborate with authors and editors to develop design concepts suited to the book's theme and target readers. Using DTP software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, they create page layouts and data considering printing specifications and binding methods. They are also responsible for coordination with printers, color proofing, material selection, and other quality control tasks. Recently, they are required to adapt to new expression methods such as digital formats for e-books and multi-device compatibility.
Future Outlook
With the spread of e-books and digital books, demand for digital design skills will increase, while the value of bookbinding design for print media remains strong, and demand for talent skilled in both is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has curiosity and an inquisitive mind / Has excellent aesthetic sense / Has excellent communication skills
Work Style
Design Firm / Freelance / In-House Label Employment / Publisher Employment / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Junior Designer → Senior Designer → Art Director → Creative Director → Freelance
Required Skills
Adobe Illustrator / Basic Typography Knowledge / InDesign / Page Layout / Photoshop / Printing Process Knowledge
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / HTML/CSS Basics / HTML/CSS Coding / Project Management / Web Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because details in text composition and layout determine the book's quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because originality and ideas in design directly lead to results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because adaptation to new design software and trends is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so little heavy physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- DTP Expert Certification
- Illustrator Proficiency Test
Aliases
- Book Designer
- Bookbinding Designer
- Layout Designer
Related Jobs
- Art Director
- Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator