Marketing Designer, Advertising and Creative Operations

Random House is seeking a Designer to join our Advertising and Creative Operations department. This position requires strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment. The designer will be responsible for producing digital content to support marketing efforts across web, social, and email platforms, as well as designing and producing print and promotional items with a focus on the division’s Random House and Ballantine Bantam Dell imprints. This is an amazing opportunity to join an innovative integrated department and work with the renowned titles published by Random House. This is NOT a cover design position.

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Application Deadline: September 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

The Role:

• Conceptualize and design digital materials for our books across all imprints, including but not limited to, Amazon A+, back of book ads, social media images, display ads, website assets, email creative, and book club kits, along with point-of-purchase displays, postcards, bookmarks, and other print collateral
• Have a strong interest in working on a wide variety of high-quality fiction and nonfiction books
• Work closely with the Art Directors and Marketers to refine designs, incorporate feedback, and route work to internal departments
• Manage projects through our project management / design request software: correspond on project threads as needed, traffick creative, plus prepare and release files to stakeholders
• Remain current on art, design, and publishing trends
  

The Essentials:

• Minimum of 3-5+ years experience as a staff designer, preferably in advertising
• A passion for design and typography—as demonstrated by your portfolio
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator—and the interest and ability to learn new systems and applications
• Strong typography skills and knowledge of typesetting
• Experience with preparing files for print: digital and offset
• Proficient time management and project management skills: Timely follow-up skills with the marketing teams and other stakeholders, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a fast-paced, detail-focused, and deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across email, direct messaging, and in meetings
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team when needed
• A goal-oriented team player who can cultivate productive working relationships
• Proficiency in creative problem solving, decision making, and time management
• Proficiency using social media platforms as a marketing tool
• Nice to have: Knowledge of animation and video editing (Adobe After Effects and Premiere), and/or experience in product photography
  

The salary range for this position is $63,000-$70,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and portfolio with 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: 263505

Date: Aug 23, 2023

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Job Segment: Book Publishing, Operations Manager, Photography, Media Publishing, Project Manager, Publishing, Operations, Creative, Technology

Posted on Aug 24, 2023.