Job Opportunity: Junior Designer

FairyLoot is hiring! We are looking for a Junior Designer to join our brilliant and creative Book Development Team in 2025.

FairyLoot is a UK-based fantasy book subscription company, renowned for our beautifully curated monthly subscription boxes and exclusive editions that bring magic to readers worldwide. Our team is made up of dedicated book lovers who share an appreciation for fantasy fiction, stunning artwork, and immersive storytelling. We collaborate closely with leading publishers, authors, and artists to create breathtaking editions that readers treasure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly creative designer to play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our special edition books. If you are imaginative, technically skilled, and inspired by the fantasy genre, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Join the FairyLoot team as a Junior Designer, where you will help bring our exclusive editions to life through thoughtful design, creative collaboration, and attention to detail.

In this role, you will work across a wide variety of design projects including full dust jackets, foil-stamped covers, illustrated endpapers, digitally sprayed edges, and more. You will collaborate closely with the Book Development Team to create beautiful, cohesive visuals that resonate with our global community of fantasy readers and collectors.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented designer with a strong understanding of book design trends and a passion for storytelling through visuals.

Five Reasons This Job Might Be Perfect for You

1. You love the visual magic of fantasy books and want to help create editions that readers proudly display and treasure.
2. You enjoy bringing stories to life through design and know how to make beautiful covers, interiors, and special features that stand out.
3. You have a flair for typography and layout but also understand the technical details that make a file truly print-ready.
4. You want to work on collectible, high-profile projects in a supportive and passionate book-loving team.
5. You get genuinely excited about foil, spot UV, and sprayed edges and know that the little details make a big impact.

Key Responsibilities

🎨 Book Design Support: Assist in creating engaging visuals for special edition books, including dust jackets, hardcovers, endpapers, and sprayed or digital edges. Support the design team with layout and illustration tasks.

✍️ Typography & Layout Basics: Help apply type and layout styles across different formats, ensuring designs are clear, visually appealing, and in line with our overall aesthetic.

🖨️ Print File Preparation: Learn to prepare design files for print, including correct resolution, colour setup, bleed, and basic formatting. Training will be provided for working with specialty finishes like foil and embossing.

✨ Creative Input: Contribute ideas during design discussions and help bring concepts to life by working from briefs and team feedback.

📁 Task & File Organisation: Stay on top of assigned design tasks and help keep project files organised and up to date.

📚 Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Design and Book Development teams, and assist with liaising with illustrators and publishers where needed.

🔍 Trend & Artist Research: Support the team by keeping an eye on design trends and up-and-coming illustrators that could be a good fit for our books.

Who We’re Looking For

• A deep passion for fantasy, romantasy, and contemporary fiction, along with an interest in the special edition publishing market
• A versatile designer with strong typographic skills and an understanding of both digital and print design
• Someone who is confident working independently but also thrives in a team setting
• A creative thinker with the ability to take ownership of their work and deliver within deadlines
• A portfolio that shows originality, technical ability, and knowledge of trends in fantasy and book design

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Strong experience preparing print-ready artwork including foil, embossing, and special finishes
• Exceptional typographic instincts and layout capabilities
• Familiarity with genre-specific design aesthetics and key illustrators in the fantasy space
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Clear communication skills and the ability to take feedback positively
• Prior experience in a design studio or the publishing industry is desirable

Before employment begins, we will need the following:

• A copy of your passport or European identity card
• UK National Insurance number

Additional Details

💼 Job Level: Junior

💰 Starting Salary: £28,000 DOE

📅 Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

🚀 Start Date: September/October

⏳ Full-time: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

📍 Location: Remote (UK-based only, employment contract)

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days, plus bank holidays and company-wide holidays
• Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private healthcare with AXA, including dental, mental health and 40% off Nuffield Health and Hussle’s monthly pass
• Pension Scheme: Includes employer contributions
• Complimentary FairyLoot Products: Receive our monthly book boxes and Exclusive Editions
• Remote Work Support: Work from home with necessary office equipment provided if needed
• Team Culture and Events: Join a book-loving team with virtual and in-person team events
• Book Industry Perks: Access to early manuscripts, ARCs (Advance Reader Copies), publisher events, and book fairs where possible

If you are excited about designing magical special editions and building a portfolio full of stunning, immersive book projects, we encourage you to apply.
Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview. However, we sincerely appreciate every applicant’s time and interest.

📩 Apply now to be part of the FairyLoot team and help create unforgettable reading experiences for fantasy lovers everywhere.

Warmly,
The FairyLoot Team