Designer, Random House

Job Description

Designer, Random House (Open to Remote)

The Random House Publishing Group is seeking a Designer to join their team.

The Designer will be responsible for a large and diverse list of titles, covering many genres for the division's wide array of imprints.

This individual will handle all aspects of interior book design:
• This includes editorial and author consultation, complete interior design, and all follow-through to bound book
• Those responsibilities also require the composition of galleys for print, while using our proprietary mark-up system to facilitate the creation of eBooks
• They will also hire illustrators, cartographers, etc., negotiate contracts, and be the staff liaison for free-lanced projects
• They will collaborate with production editors and production managers to ensure our schedules are met

This person must have at least five to ten years of previous interior book design experience.
• They must have the ability to handle a wide range of creative complexities, including illustrated and four-color books
• There needs to be a thorough knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign
• A knowledge of the overall production process is also recommended
• They will need to have strong communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and be able to cope with demanding deadlines
• A strong knowledge of typography and design is mandatory

The salary for this position is $63,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmye7m-3-138-112-77-42 in your application.