PenguIn Books is Hiring a Designer for Penguin Young Readers(NYC)
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.
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.
The salary for the Designer position is $60,000.
REQUIREMENTS
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 s howcases 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
A bility to work on multiple projects with strict timelines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
RESPONSIBILITIES
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 typograph y 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 .
BENEFITS + PERKS
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.
