Designer, Penguin Young Readers

Penguin Young Readers Marketing is seeking a Designer to support the Art Director on marketing/sales/publicity collateral, aid with our digital and social media campaigns, and collaborate on high-profile branding and corporate initiatives. This position is ideal for a candidate looking to grow their design skills on a fast-paced design team.

Responsibilities:

* Provide administrative support to the Art Director, including archiving files, departmental tasks, and process organization.
* Collaborate with the Art Director and the design team on new ideas and projects for retail outlets, schools and libraries, and social media campaigns.
* Design a wide range of high-quality marketing and sales pieces including bookmarks, pins, school kits, and advertisements for print and online, all while maintaining brand identities and style guides.
* Act as a liaison between various publishing imprints and the marketing department.
* Help to brainstorm and develop fresh advertising campaigns centered around our hottest new titles, as well as some of our longstanding Penguin classics.
* Keeping up-to-date with design trends and marketing news.


Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

* Minimum of 2 years of professional design experience.
* Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects.
* A digital portfolio showcasing a strong knowledge of typography and design.
* Working knowledge and skills with Premiere Pro and HTML5 recommended.
* Ability to work on and manage multiple projects simultaneously under extremely tight deadlines, with a willingness to receive direction and adapt quickly.
* Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
* Interest in children’s, middle grade and young adult literature and trends.