Associate Director/Director, Art (Hybrid) - Penguin Random House Group : Job Details

The Crown Publishing Group is seeking an art director or associate art director to help manage the jacket design process for titles across the Crown, Crown Currency, and Storehouse Voices imprints. These imprints publish a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction.

• Design a wide range of book jackets and covers from conception to final production
• Project manage staff and freelancers
• Partner with the creative director, editors, and publishers to manage multiple projects throughout the approval process
• Prepare jacket/cover mechanicals - from creation (setting up templates, designing layout, and routing within deadlines) to final production (gathering files for printer; marking-up for Production; and checking for color before final proofing)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in publishing or similar industry
• Broad knowledge of typography, illustration, and photography
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working collaboratively with all members of the team from concept to finish
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator)

The salary or salary range for this position at the Associate Director level is $84,000 to $89,000. The salary or salary range for this position at the Director level is $90,000 to $105,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

This is a hybrid position that will require coming into the New York city office 2-3 days a week. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

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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.

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Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 282410

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