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Adult Design Fellow, Books and Gifts

CompanyChronicle Books
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The fellow will design book formats, covers, and gift products while supporting in-house designers through research and production. Responsibilities include creating sales materials, refining product mock-ups, and coordinating with production for color correction and dielines.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
359
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, toys, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com. If you are interested in a career in publishing, Chronicle Books is always hiring. We regularly have roles available in Sales, Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, Design, Finance, IT, and more. Check out our job board here: https://lnkd.in/ge7uq2vF Chronicle Connects is our commitment to examine the broader ecosystem of our publishing and bring the values of volunteerism and environmentalism to the heart of what we do. More information about our efforts here: www.chroniclebooks.com/chronicle-connects
About the Role

Description

The Adult Books and Gifts Design Fellow will have the opportunity to design a variety of

book formats for the Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Art, and Entertainment Publishing

Groups. In addition, they will have the chance to assist in creating original and existing

brand support products in various stationery and specialty packaging formats for this

group.


Chronicle Books is a highly collaborative, team-oriented work environment that requires

good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an ability to multitask and take

initiative. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities, of which the primary

duties are to help support the in-house designers at various stages of the publishing process,

from research to design to production.


Design:

• Sales materials

• Book covers/jackets, book interiors, gift products such as journals, notecards,

pencils/erasers, games, puzzles

• Design, develop, refine, mock-up books and products

• Work with production to ensure accurate product development

• Present and discuss designs


Research:

• Participate in conversations with editorial, production, design, and sales and

marketing team members

• Research creative talent

• Scout art for book or gift projects

• Study background information for individual projects

• Find new materials, products and packaging ideas


Production:

• Comp book jackets,/covers/interior spreads, and gift products for presentation

and sales materials

• Typographic composition

• Editorial text corrections

• Maintain project dielines according to our style guides

• Scan, organize, log artwork

• Photocopying, laser printing

• Work with production to color correct proofs

• Deliver materials to various departments for review

• Assist in photographing product shots


Departmental:

• Participate in departmental design critiques

• Attend and participate in department and company meetings

• Contribute to company events

Requirements

All applicants for the Books and Gifts for Adults Fellowship must have a strong interest in

book, publication, or packaging design along with a background in graphic design.



Key Skills
Graphic DesignBook DesignPackaging DesignTypographic CompositionProduct Mock-upsResearchProduction CoordinationCommunication SkillsMultitaskingInterpersonal Skills
Categories
Art & DesignCreative & MediaMarketing