Job Description
Designer

 

Designer

 

At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Designer to join our Children’s Campaigns team in Sydney.

 

The Designer is responsible for translating creative briefs into compelling, high-quality design solutions that drive sales and increase brand awareness of Penguin Randon House Children’s marketing and publicity campaigns. This role involves campaign development from early-stage concept through to final execution. This includes pitching support, creative asset development across print and digital channels, and high-volume production delivery within fast-paced campaign timelines.

 

We’re looking for someone who has strong creative judgement, commercial awareness and a clear understanding of the target audience to ensure all output is engaging, strategic and brand-aligned. The successful candidate will be creative, agile and collaborative and will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.

 

Qualifications and experience required:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar design role
  • Experience in branding, FMCG, advertising or design agency experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing standalone projects from concept through to final production across print, digital advertising and point-of-sale material
  • Advanced proficiency of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint)
  • Strong ability to interpret briefs and deliver creative solutions aligned to strategic objectives
  • Confident presenting and communicating creative concepts to stakeholders across the business

 

If you are interested in this pivotal role within the world’s largest trade book publisher, we invite you to apply now. Please include a cover letter which outlines your suitability to the role.

 

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we may receive only successful applicants will be contacted.

 

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

 

Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd | Job ID: 286728