Senior Designer, HQ, Penguin Young Readers; Remote

Senior Designer, WHO HQ, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

Penguin Workshop, an imprint in the Penguin Young Readers division of Penguin Random House, is seeking a Designer for the #1 New York Times best‑selling WHO HQ series. You will help build on our previous successes in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

The WHO HQ non‑fiction series includes titles such as Who Was?, What Was?, Where Is?, What Is the Story Of?, What Do We Know About?, and Who HQ Now. Each book has a signature bobblehead cover and 80 B&W interior illustrations. The program releases approximately 30‑40 new titles per year, along with boxed sets and activity books.

• Art directing and designing covers and interiors for approximately 30‑40 new titles per year.
• Working directly with the Associate Publisher, designers, and editorial staff.
• Hiring and art directing illustrators.
• Effectively communicating art direction to artists.
• Working with off‑site freelancers on interior layouts.
• Strict adherence to the brand guide and templates.
• Creating, maintaining, and strictly adhering to schedules.
• Trafficking materials for approval with multiple stakeholders.
• Preparing press‑ready files and approving proofs.
• Remaining current on illustration, design, and publishing trends.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a design capacity in publishing; children’s publishing strongly preferred.
• A portfolio that highlights an understanding of illustration, book‑making, and typography skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with strict timelines is a must.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to rough‑sketch complex cover compositions.
• Knowledge of pre‑press, four‑color, two‑color, and specialty printing processes a plus.

Salary: $73,500 with eligibility for an annual profit award or bonus subject to company results.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health‑care and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts, 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, and generous paid time off.

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.