Junior Designer, Marketing Design, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

Summary

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, and they are seeking a creative and highly organized Designer to join their marketing team. This role will support the development of marketing, sales, and publicity materials across print, digital, and social platforms, contributing fresh ideas to campaigns for children's publishing.

Responsibilities

• Design a wide range of high-quality marketing materials - including sales collateral, promotional items, and print and digital advertisements - while maintaining established brand identities and style guidelines
• Create engaging digital assets and animated social media graphics (.GIF and .MOV formats)
• Collaborate with the Design team on campaigns and creative initiatives for retailers, schools and libraries, and social media platforms
• Support the Senior Art Director with administrative and organizational tasks, including file archiving, workflow coordination, and departmental process management
• Contribute creative ideas for merchandising and advertising campaigns that promote both new releases and beloved Penguin classics
• Stay current on design trends, emerging marketing strategies, and social media best practices

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
• Experience using AI platforms and an interest to expand knowledge
• A strong digital portfolio demonstrating excellent typography, layout, and visual design skills for marketing
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment, while remaining adaptable and receptive to feedback
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and HTML5 is a plus
• Interest in children's, middle grade, and young adult literature and publishing trends a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
• Experience using AI platforms and an interest to expand knowledge
• A strong digital portfolio demonstrating excellent typography, layout, and visual design skills for marketing
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment, while remaining adaptable and receptive to feedback
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice to Haves

• Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and HTML5 is a plus
• Interest in children's, middle grade, and young adult literature and publishing trends a plus

Benefits

• Annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results
• Comprehensive benefits program
• 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
• Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program