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About the Role

Penguin Workshop is seeking a Designer for the #1 New York Times best-selling Who HQ series. You will be responsible for hands-on design and all aspects of book production, from concept to file release, for the mainline WHO HQ book publishing program. You will work closely with the Associate Publisher, Designers, and Editorial, and freelancers, bringing your unique perspective to covers and interior art while maintaining strict brand guidelines and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Art directing and designing covers and interiors for approximately 30-40 new titles per year.
Working directly with the Associate Publisher, designers, and editorial staff.
Hiring and art directing illustrators.
Effectively communicating art direction to artists.
Working with off-site freelancers on interior layouts.
Strict adherence to the brand guide and templates.
Creating, maintaining, and strictly adhering to schedules.
Trafficking materials for approval with multiple stakeholders.
Preparing press ready files and approving proofs.
Remaining current on illustration, design, and publishing trends.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a design capacity in publishing; children’s publishing strongly preferred.
A portfolio that highlights an understanding of illustration, book making, and typography skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strict timelines is a must.
Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to rough sketch complex cover compositions.
Knowledge of pre-press, four-color, 2-color, and specialty printing processes a plus.

Skills

Adobe InDesign
Photoshop
Illustration
Book making
Typography
Sketching

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5 years

Salary/Compensations

$73,500

Benefits

Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
Generous paid time off
Annual profit award or bonus

About the Company

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.
We are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.
More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.