Bloomsbury Publishing, based in the heart of Soho, is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and well organised designer to provide maternity cover of between nine months to one year starting in October.

Applicants should have lots of ideas and be able to create exciting and innovative covers for new and established authors. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing top quality covers and ensuring their smooth progress through the publishing process, from design to print.

A minimum of two years’ experience in book publishing would be ideal, good market awareness and proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop are expected.