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Sr Designer, Production - (Open to remote)

Penguin Random House
New York, NY Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

The Random House Children’s Books Licensed art team is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual with project management, design and technical skills for digital art and print-ready file prep as well as supporting our Disney licensed publishing team designing interiors for various formats. Formats include YA, Middle Grade, Board books, Picture books, Novelty books, and many others.

The role includes art manipulation / correction, prep per printer’s guidelines for frontlist, as well designing unique proprietary projects for retailers. In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, the Senior Production Designer should be highly organized, process-oriented and able to utilize their expertise to enhance project outcomes, anticipate roadblocks and problem-solve.

Specific responsibilities include :

  • Ability to refine design concepts, prepare print-ready files per production’s guidelines, and maintain brand and licensing consistency through multiple formats.

2.Responsible for the design and execution of book interiors for Disney licensed formats.

Production design tasks such as creation of cover effects, die lines, stickers, digital alteration of art, apply changes to the layouts and text, with a focus on correcting color and creating digital pre-press files for all book formats

Self-manage workload to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly. Must enforce internal schedules while managing Disney licensor approval time.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications :

  • 7-10 years of production design experience in publishing or in-house corporate graphic design environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong knowledge of pre-press, 1-color and 4-color printing process, and PDF workflow.
  • Strong sense of composition with a focus on typography, color theory, book design and layout.
  • Highly proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and other relevant design tools.
  • Able to complete a wide range of tasks digitally for print art and mechanical file prep : such as special effects, die lines, templates, masking, flap book set up, actions / scripting, activities / mazes, ink density, color correction, art manipulation and correction.
  • Preferred qualifications include :

  • Proficient in photo manipulation techniques and color correction
  • Layout design expertise with an emphasis in print publishing
  • Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
  • Strong attention to detail, quality and process.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, with sensitivity and self- awareness, in large group setting
  • This position is open to remote candidates.

    The salary for this position is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

    Please apply by March 7th using our online application process, and please include your 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

    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, NY Postal Code : 10019 Job ID : 277804

    Salary : $73,500

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