# Graphic Designer (Book Design)

**Company:** [ERG Media](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/izD2qPFgnTSoYTYRyhdxB5.md)
**Location:** Tokyo, Japan
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

ERG Media is looking for a Graphic Designer (Book Design) with a strong focus on editorial and book design to join our growing team in Tokyo, Japan.

This role is based ideally in Tokyo and is intended for someone who lives and breathes typography, layout, print culture, publishing, and visual storytelling.

You will work closely with our creative directors, editors, photographers, and international clients on a range of ambitious publishing and brand projects.

### **Responsibilities**

-   Design and develop editorial layouts for books, magazines, and printed publications
-   Create sophisticated typographic systems and grid structures
-   Collaborate on book covers, packaging, slipcases, and publishing concepts
-   Prepare print-ready files with strong production awareness
-   Work closely with printers and production partners in Japan and internationally
-   Participate in creative direction discussions and visual research
-   Contribute to the evolution of ERG Media’s visual language
-   Assist with presentation design and visual mockups when needed
-   Support the design development of physical and digital publishing projects

## Requirements

### **Requirements**

-   Fluent English (spoken and written)
-   Japanese language ability
-   Eligible to work in Japan
-   Based in Japan
-   Available for working-hour overlap with Italy
-   3+ years of professional graphic design experience
-   Strong portfolio demonstrating editorial and book design work
-   Excellent typography and layout skills
-   Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
-   Strong understanding of print production, materials, and publishing workflows
-   Knowledge of printing techniques, paper stocks, embossing, foil, and packaging production
-   Experience collaborating with creative directors, editors, printers or production partners, and international clients

### **Bonus Points**

-   Experience working with luxury brands or publishers
-   Experience with motion or digital design
-   Experience art directing photography or editorial shoots

## Benefits

### **Benefits**

-   Opportunity for international travel
-   Creative and culturally driven work environment
-   Long-term growth opportunities within ERG Media
-   Access to a unique network of collaborators across publishing, design, fashion, architecture, automotive, hospitality, and culture