Senior Cover Designer or Associate Art Director, Avery Tarcher (Hybrid)

Dorling Kindersley Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative publishing house is seeking a creative Senior Cover Designer or Associate Art Director to lead visual storytelling for its acclaimed imprints. This role involves designing engaging book covers, collaborating with various teams, and managing projects to ensure high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong design background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Join a supportive and dynamic team where diverse ideas are valued, and contribute to impactful publications that resonate with readers. This position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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

• 5 years design experience in publishing or media.
• Excellent design ability with a strong portfolio.
• Agile project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative book covers from concept to production.
• Manage multiple book projects and maintain quality.
• Prepare mechanicals for final production and archiving.

Skills

Design experience

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

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Senior Cover Designer or Associate Art Director, Avery Tarcher (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House is committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We believe that inclusive design shapes the way stories are shared and experienced—and we’re looking for a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking Senior Designer or Associate Art Director to help lead visual storytelling for our Avery and Tarcher imprints.

These imprints publish acclaimed nonfiction in health, wellness, psychology, science, spirituality, personal growth, and lifestyle—making a positive impact on readers’ lives through accessible and thought-provoking work. Past titles include: Atomic Habits, Set Boundaries, Find Peace, Unwinding Anxiety, Neurotribes, The Book of Joy, Start Where You Are, How We Learn to Be Brave, Good Energy, The Next Conversation, The Inner Work of Racial Justice, and Things Are What You Make of Them.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and we encourage those from historically underrepresented communities in publishing and design to apply.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Design innovative book covers and jackets that drive reader engagement—from concept through production
• Partner with art director, editors, and publishers to manage multiple book projects throughout the approval process
• Oversee deadline-driven workflows while maintaining exceptional quality across all deliverables
• Manage creative projects and timelines across staff and freelance contributors
• Prepare jacket/cover mechanicals - from creation (setting up templates, designing layout, and routing within deadlines) to final production (liaise with production mangers on materials and setup; color correcting before final proofing, and provide files to printer)
• Organize and archive final design assets for marketing and promotional use

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• 5 years design experience (publishing, media, or studio experience preferred)
• Highly creative and passionate about design and books
• Excellent design ability as demonstrated by an outstanding portfolio
• Broad knowledge of typography, illustration, and photography
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, quality and process.
• Agile project management skills with an ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, with sensitivity and self- awareness, in large group settings
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

What We Offer:

• A supportive, creative team environment where diverse ideas are valued
• Opportunities to grow and lead within one of publishing’s most respected design departments

The Penguin Random House headquarters is located in New York, NY. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of occasional in-office presence—typically around once per quarter—at our NYC office located at 1745 Broadway.

The salary for the Senior Director level is $73,500. The salary for the Associate Art Director is $85,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply by May 15 using our online application process, and please include your porfolio link, resume, cover letter, 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: 279633

Date: May 1, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

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