Penguin Workshop Books and Grosset & Dunlap Books, imprints in the Penguin Young Readers division of Penguin Random House, are searching for a Designer to work on children’s books in an exciting, collaborative, fast-paced environment that also has a lot of humor and heart.

Penguin Workshop’s list includes picture books by Jessica Hische, Pura Belpré Honor winner Carlos Aponte, and Geisel Award–winning artists Jonathan Fenske and J. E. Morris. Grosset & Dunlap includes classic brands like The Little Engine That Could and exciting originals such as the But Why? non-fiction series and the inclusive Little Bible Stories board book series. Please look at the Penguin Workshop Instagram page to see all the amazing packages our team of 11 Designers has created.

We are looking for a Designer with an ability to design with an inclusive mindset which considers the full range of human diversity with respect to ability, language, culture, gender, age, and other forms of human experience.

Specific responsibilities include:

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  Working with the Art Director, this Designer will immediately hit the ground running, taking ownership of their own titles in all aspects of book making.
• Designing covers and interiors with fresh typography for approximately 20-30 books a year for picture books, board books, chapter books, illustrated middle-grade, and non-fiction with fully designed interiors.
• Finding and pitching illustrators and working with them to take a project from start to finish.
• Effectively communicating with artists and agents.
• Creating, maintaining, and strictly adhering to schedules and deadlines.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

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  A passion for books for all children
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in book publishing design; children’s publishing strongly preferred
• A portfolio that showcases strong design and typography—hand-lettering and illustration skills a plus but not required. (Please note that this is not an illustration job.)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) with emphasis on InDesign
• Knowledge of color correction, prepress, file preparation, and proofing for print design
• Ability to work on multiple projects with strict timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

The salary for the Designer position is $60,000.

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: 254772