Designer/Senior Designer - Creative Marketing Services (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Designer/Senior Designer to join their Creative Marketing Services team. In this hybrid role, you will conceptualize and design dynamic marketing materials for a variety of book imprints. With a focus on both print and digital mediums, you will collaborate with the Art Director and marketing teams to create visually compelling content. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, excellent design skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading publishing house and make a significant impact in the creative marketing landscape.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of design or advertising experience required.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Experience in book publishing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital promotional materials for books.
• Submit pixel-perfect work to media partners and vendors.
• Manage design operations both remotely and in-office.

Skills

Graphic Design

Type Design

Illustration

Color Correction

Photography

Project Management

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

HTML

Adobe Dreamweaver

Job description

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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
• 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/.

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

Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Media Publishing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Animation, Publishing, Marketing, Creative

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