Designer/Senior Designer - Creative Marketing Services (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Designer or Senior Designer to conceptualize and design marketing, publicity, and promotional materials under tight deadlines. Working primarily for the Avery, Tarcher, Portfolio, Thesis, Sentinel imprints, and the Corporate team, this position will work with the Art Director and marketers to refine designs, incorporate feedback, and route work to internal departments. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Conceptualizing and designing print and digital promotional materials for our books, including but not limited to print and digital ads and collateral, social media images, website assets, infographics, postcards, bookmarks, videos and animations, presentations and point-of-purchase displays. 
• Submitting pixel-perfect, typo-free print and digital work to media partners, printers, and vendors. 
• Photography and photo researching, as well as retouching and color correction of images. 
• Creating physical mockups and digital product shots in Photoshop. 
• Working with ad traffickers to generate ad tags and trackers for digital advertising. 
• Managing various design-related operations, remote and in-office. 
• Keeping up to date on design trends and marketing news. 

Please apply if you meet the following requirements: 

• Minimum of 4–6 years of design or advertising/promotions experience 
• Prior book publishing experience a plus 
• Excellent design ability, including strong type design and illustration, as demonstrated by a stellar portfolio 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Proven ability to create and revise designs under pressure and meet demanding deadlines 
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once 
• Able to work collaboratively and cross-departmentally  
• Flexible, inquisitive, and eager to learn 
• Excellent communication skills  
• Experience with color correction, retouching, and preparing files for print: digital and offset 
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator 
• Proficiency in video editing (Adobe Premiere) and animation (Adobe After Effects) 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook 
• Knowledge of HTML, HTML5, and Adobe Dreamweaver a plus 

This is a hybrid position, with in-office presence required as needed or approximately once a week. We welcome applicants within commuting distance of our 1745 Broadway offices, including those based in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, and PA) or along the Northeast Corridor. 

The salary for the Designer level is $66,500. The salary for the Senior Designer level is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company performance. 

As part of our commitment to a fair and thorough hiring process, candidates who advance may be asked to complete a work sample and/or skills assessment relevant to the role. This allows us to better understand your approach and ensures alignment with the core responsibilities of the position.  

Please apply by May 11 using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, portfolio link and salary requirements.   

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, 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.

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. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, 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/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. 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.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 279627