Junior Designer, Viking Penguin Books

Penguin Random House seeks a creative and collaborative Junior Designer to join our Viking Penguin art department. Viking Books specializes in hardcover literary and book club fiction, suspense fiction, and nonfiction from scholars, journalists and thought leaders. Penguin Books is the industry leader in paperback publishing with an extensive backlist catalog of titles as well as paperback originals and contemporary poetry. The Junior Designer will assist and work with the Art Director and Associate Art Directors on all tasks relating to the design and production of hardcover and paperback titles across six imprints: Viking Books, Penguin Books, Penguin Classics, Pamela Dorman Books, Penguin Life, and The Open Field. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of high-quality fiction and non-fiction titles by bestselling and award-winning authors. Responsibilities: - Conceptualize and design front covers for hardcover and paperback titles - Design and typeset hardcover jacket and paperback cover mechanicals (spine, flaps, back ads) - Route, track, and maintain frontlist and backlist mechanicals through all stages (initial build, text corrections, color corrections, preflight, and final preparation and delivery of press-ready digital files to Production) - Ensure front cover assets are uploaded in a timely manner - Prepare presentations of front cover comps for review in weekly packaging meetings - Research and license art, illustration, and photography - Liaise with freelance artists (initiate purchase orders, communicate deadlines, adhere to budgets, and manage digital files) - Design, route, and deliver marketing, publicity, and/or other miscellaneous materials as requested or necessary (galleys, mockups, etc.) Requirements: - Must be proficient in the Apple Macintosh operating system and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) - Conceptual thinker with demonstrated proficiency with typography and design - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - Proven ability to create and revise designs under tight deadlines - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Strong ability to understand assignments, ask questions, and work independently - Strong desire to learn on the job and collaborate with peers - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Skills: - Bachelor's degree in art/design preferred - Previous design experience in a publishing art department a plus - Print design experience preferred - Lettering and illustration experience and ability a plus - Basic knowledge of preparing files for print production and color correction principles a plus - Knowledge of Adobe After Effects a plus

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