MG & Chapter Book Designer — Hybrid (Covers & Interiors)

Bertelsmann; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC in New York seeks a Designer for Middle Grade and Chapter Books to create covers and interiors across imprints. You will manage all phases from concept through final art, including heavily illustrated interiors, with collaboration across art directors, editors, and publishers.

The role emphasizes design quality, typography, and prepress readiness in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work is available in-office at 1745 Broadway.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite’s InDesign and Photoshop and basic Illustrator/Acrobat.
• Portfolio showcasing strong book design and typography including children’s design.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with art directors, publishers, and editors to develop covers and support publishing programs.
• Design high-quality covers and sales materials from concept to print-ready PDFs.
• Research and hire illustrators and designers including contract negotiation and payment processing.
• Art direct illustrators from concept to final art for covers.
• Prepare cover and interior mechanicals for routing, approvals, and production.
• Track design trends in MG and chapter book space; contribute to setting new trends.
• Develop cultural competence to ensure inclusive storytelling.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external contacts.
• Attend production, cover, team, and title-specific meetings.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Book design

Typography

Children's design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Penguin Random House LLC in New York seeks a Designer for Middle Grade and Chapter Books to create covers and interiors across imprints. You will manage all phases from concept through final art, including heavily illustrated interiors, with collaboration across art directors, editors, and publishers.

The role emphasizes design quality, typography, and prepress readiness in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work is available in-office at 1745 Broadway.