2S Publishing is a start-up independent publishing company on the verge of launching its first project. The company focuses on African-American fiction and non-fiction. Book Cover Designer, Graphic Artists with experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other design software. Innovative artist with original ideas and a creative eye. Job Description: Your responsibilities: - Collaborate with team members to create creative concept with compelling visual interest - Translate requirements into highly engaging and compelling design concepts - Effectively conceptualize, design and create high-quality visuals in a variety of digital formats - Communicate design strategy and rationale to stakeholders - Deliver results in a timely manner - Contribute suggestions or ideas to improve branding and messaging Your qualifications: - Strong grasp of visual design and web principles, information design, typography, color, imagery, messaging and iconography - Compelling portfolio that demonstrates elegant and innovative visual design - Primary skill: Book Cover Design, Graphic Design - Additional skill(s): Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks - Ability to work with constructive criticism as well as adhere to deadlines - A work style that is extremely detail oriented - References or an established reputation on Elance preferred Desired Skills: Cover Design Creative Suite Graphic Design Web Design Corporate Brand Identity Keywords: Graphic Design