Creative Graphic Designer in Conroe, Texas at Brave Books LLC

ABOUT BRAVE BOOKS
At BRAVE Books, our mission is to secure the hearts and minds of the next generation when they are the most malleable, before the harmful agendas of this world can try leading them astray. We do this by creating faith- and values-based stories, TV shows, games, and resources that equip families to raise the next generation of courageous, truth-filled leaders. We publish bold, meaningful content every month—from picture books and chapter books to graphic novels, TV series and more—all designed to captivate children and support parents in the battle for their kids' hearts and minds.

ABOUT BRAVE CULTURE
At BRAVE Books, we've built a team of reliable, relentless high-performers who are loyal to the mission, driven to win, and selfless in execution. We hire individuals who show up hungry, take ownership, and grind with consistency—the kind of people who carry more than their share without needing the spotlight.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Design the covers that sell. Create the assets that convert. Make our books look
undeniable.

Every book lives or dies based on its cover. Every email lives or dies based on its visual
hierarchy. Every social post lives or dies based on whether it stops the scroll. We need
designers who understand that design isn't decoration — it's strategy.

You'll work with our creative director, our marketing team, and our authors to create visual
assets that are beautiful and effective.

What you'll actually do:

• Book cover design. You'll design covers for children's books and adult nonfiction
  books. You'll understand the category (what design signals "parenting advice" vs.
  "narrative memoir" vs. "picture book"). You'll create designs that work on a physical
  shelf, in an email thumbnail, and on Amazon. You'll iterate based on feedback and
  testing.
• Launch campaign assets. Each book launch needs social graphics, email headers,
  landing page visuals, ad creative, and promotional materials. You'll create a cohesive
  visual identity for each campaign and execute across mediums.
• Brand and template development. As we scale, you'll identify opportunities to create
  reusable templates (email headers, social post templates, landing page components)
  that speed up future launches without looking templated.
• Collaboration with illustrators. For illustrated books (especially children's books), you'll
  work with illustrators. You'll provide art direction, review illustrations, ensure consistency,
  and know when an illustration needs revision.
• Design feedback and direction. You'll look at work from other designers, freelancers,
  and vendors. You'll give feedback that makes it better, articulate what's working and
  what isn't, and know when to push and when to step back.
• Rapid iteration. You'll create multiple design directions for stakeholder review. You'll be
  comfortable showing rough ideas, getting feedback early, and iterating quickly. Not
  everything needs to be perfect before it's reviewed.
• Technical skills. You'll work in Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent). You'll understand
  file formats, color space, bleeds, and technical specs. You'll know what works for print
  vs. digital.

What we're looking for:

• Commercial design sensibility. You understand that design serves a purpose. A
  beautiful design that doesn't sell is still a failure. You optimize for both aesthetics and
  function.
• Category and market awareness. You'll design differently for a children's picture book
  than for a business nonfiction book. You understand the visual language of different
  genres and you can execute across them.
• Strong design fundamentals. You know typography, color theory, hierarchy, and
  composition. You can articulate why a design works, not just that you like it.
• Efficiency without sacrificing quality. You can turn around designs quickly, but you
  know which details matter. You prioritize based on impact.
• Collaboration and feedback. Designers iterate. You'll get notes from creative directors,
  authors, and marketing teams. You'll understand the feedback, push back when
  necessary, and make the work better without ego.
• Bonus: Publishing or book design experience. Children's book design background.
  E-commerce or direct response design experience. Illustration direction experience.
  Typography expertise.

Why you'd want this job:
You get to design books that people hold and cherish. You'll see your work in the wild — on
shelves, in social feeds, in inboxes. You'll work across mediums (print, digital, email, social) so
you won't get bored. You'll see direct impact on sales and conversions. You'll collaborate with
talented people (illustrators, creative directors, strategists). If you believe design matters and
want to prove it in a commercial publishing context, this is it.