Senior Designer, WHO HQ, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

About the role

Penguin Workshop, an imprint in the Penguin Young Readers division of Penguin Random House, is seeking a Designer for the #1 New York Times best-selling Who HQ series.

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.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• The 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.