Canelo - Designer

Are you ready to shape the visual identity of dynamic fiction and non-fiction books? We’re looking for a standout Senior Designer to create striking, market-leading book covers and special editions across our Canelo and fiction custom projects.

You’ll take the lead on design, bringing flair, innovation, and wow-factor to every single project. It’s a fantastic opportunity to push visual boundaries and shape the creative vision within a passionate and dynamic team.

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive self-starter who has:

If you are a commercially minded, dynamic designer looking to step into a pivotal, creative role we would love to hear from you! Please apply with the below:

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Tuesday 20 October 2026

Salary: up to £50,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits

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DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

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