Junior Consumer Product Designer, Out of Print (Remote)
Are you a devotee of great books and fantastic fan merchandise? Are you a highly creative individual who wants to bring innovative designs to the consumer goods market? We have the perfect job for you!
Penguin Random House is seeking?a Junior Consumer Product Designer to join a fast-paced and innovative design team, working on Out of Print consumer products.?The junior designer?will have the opportunity to?create?merchandise for a wide array of genres and titles – from licensed brands and major authors to kids’ characters – as well as conceptualize new designs from the ground up.?This?role will involve working closely with the Director of Merchandising and the Senior Consumer Product Designer to brainstorm and create t-shirts, tote bags, accessories, and other consumer goods for sale.
Out of Print’s mission is to celebrate the joy of reading by creating high-quality, stylish apparel and accessories. Designed with readers in mind, our products feature iconic book-related artwork and literary references to delight book lovers of all ages. Our shirts, totes, socks, and accessories allow readers to wear their favorite stories and share their love of reading with the world.
The ideal Junior Consumer Product Designer is a creative illustrator who is organized and able to manage multiple projects at once. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a strong design portfolio, and at least 1 year of design experience as a staff designer, design intern, or related freelance work.
Check out our?website to see examples of the types of projects we make: www.outofprint.com
Please apply using our ATS system by July 1, 2024, and include your design portfolio, resume, and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open to remote guidelines on our FAQs page.
The Role:
- Conceptualizing and designing products and packaging, utilizing brand and licensed material from mockups to finished products
- Working closely with team leadership?to refine designs?and copy, incorporate feedback, and route work for approval
- Keeping up to date on design trends and comparable product trends and participating in group brainstorms and discussions
- Preparing final artwork files for a variety of vendors and communicating instructions and feedback throughout the sampling process
- Illustrating new original concepts from the ground up and incorporating feedback from the sketch phase through to final production
The Essentials:
- Minimum of 1-year design experience?as a staff?designer, design intern, or related freelance work
- High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is required to succeed in this role
- Excellent design ability and illustration skills will be a top priority for consideration and should be demonstrated in your portfolio
- Proven self-starter with strong task management skills?and?attention to detail
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate, problem-solve creatively, and?collaborate?well?with internal and external partners,?incorporating various rightsholders’ feedback?under tight deadlines
- Ability to create across a wide range of aesthetics, audiences, and project types while remaining flexible, inquisitive, and eager to learn
- An avid reader or book enthusiast is a plus
- Experience with screen-printing is a plus
- Consumer product design experience is a plus
- A strong comprehension of Adobe Illustrator and a strong understanding of type is a plus but not a requirement for success in this role
The salary for this position is $53,000. 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.
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/.<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: 271708
