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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Designer & Senior Designer - RHCB - (Open to remote) - **Company:** Penguin Random House LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.manhattanjobs.com/job.asp?id=3369501478&tx=TT4845TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 4+ years in a publishing or editorial design role * Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite's current InDesign and Photoshop programs and at least basic understanding of Adobe Suite's Illustrator and Acrobat programs * Portfolio showcasing inventive book cover design and typography * Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks, to prioritize and manage time efficiently * Strong attention to detail, quality, and process * Willingness to take on responsibilities and an ability to ask for support or help * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Desire to learn and work collaboratively * Deep interest in YA books Preferred qualifications include: * Experience with pre-press, 1-color and 4-color printing processes, and PDF workflow * Advanced retouching and/or photo composite skills * Hand lettering skills * Illustration skills * Experience designing Young Adult covers * Experience designing MG covers and/or interiors ## Description The Random House Children's Books young adult covers team is seeking two highly motivated, skilled individuals with a desire to learn and contribute to the team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. They will work on YA covers across all RHCB's imprints, executing all phases of cover and jacket making from concept through final art, mechanicals, and prepress. They will also have the opportunity to work on some interiors and/or middle-grade covers. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Work collaboratively with art directors, publishers, and editors to develop covers and support the publishing programs overall 2. Responsible for effective, high-quality design of and sales materials for assigned titles from concept to final art to print-ready PDFs using creativity, resourcefulness, and understanding of goals 3. Research illustrators, designers, photographers, stock, and/or type. Present appropriate samples and pitch vision in meetings 4. Art direct illustrators, photographers, and/or freelance designers from initial concept and sketch development through revisions to final art for covers of assigned titles 5. Prepare jacket and cover mechanicals for routing, approvals, and release to production per printing standards, with attention to detail, and in a timely manner to maintain schedules and meet deadlines 6. Problem-solve with sensitivity and self-awareness 7. Track cover design trends in YA space with an eye toward setting new trends 8. Develop and maintain cultural competence to ensure stories about people from marginalized backgrounds are represented sensitively and authentically 9. Communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with all internal and external contacts 10. Attend and participate in production, cover, team, and title-specific meetings 11. Participate in DEI initiatives 12. Support the art directors and other designers with all aspects of cover design as needed 13. Perform other related duties as assigned, Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG. The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here (https://bertelsmann-hr.de/docs/Overview_of_Data_Retention_Periods_EN.pdf) . You can contact the company's Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here (https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/content/Privacy-Policy/?locale=en_US) . We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data: Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG. The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. 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