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Penguin Random House · 1 month ago

Senior Designer, Motion + 3D, Random House (Hybrid)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $82K/yr

5+ years exp

Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction. The Senior Motion Graphics Designer will lead the development of motion-based projects, transforming ideas into engaging visuals and collaborating with various teams to produce high-quality content that supports marketing campaigns.

AudiobooksBooksE-CommerceEBooksPrintingPublishing

Responsibilities

Create and execute dynamic motion graphics for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X), and paid campaigns ensuring visual consistency with brand tone and campaign goals

Conceptualize and animate type, graphics, and video to support social storytelling

Apply foundational audio editing and sound design to enhance motion pieces

Manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining a high attention to detail

Design and produce creative assets for digital channels, maintaining cohesive visual identity across formats

Maintain a strong understanding of design principles: typography, layout, and color

Provide leadership and training on motion graphic fundamentals, technical execution, and software best practices to enhance creative projects

Balance creativity with meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across departments

Qualification

Motion graphics designAdobe Creative Suite3D modelingStoryboardingAudio editingLeadershipCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 5 years creating motion graphics with a degree or professional training in this field

Minimum of 5 years working within an agency or in-house creative team

Minimum of 5 years working in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Minimum of 2 years of experience serving as the lead designer on motion graphics projects, overseeing all phases from concept development through final delivery

Experience with creating storyboards and presenting creative concepts to clients

Experience with 3D modeling (Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar a plus)

Previous experience mentoring, coaching and/or leading colleagues

Portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, 3D work, and graphic design projects required