Penguin Random House · 12 hours ago
Production Designer, Print Design, Compendium, Crown Publishing Group (Open to Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $66K/yr
3+ years expPenguin Random House is a leading global publishing house, and they are seeking a highly creative Production Designer to join their Compendium team. The role involves creating marketing materials for print and online, managing catalog creation, and collaborating closely with various design and editorial departments.
AudiobooksBooksE-CommerceEBooksPrintingPublishing
Responsibilities
Catalog creation: build bi-annual printed catalog, including prepress and color checks at press. Manages proofing and printing schedule
Asset creation: barcodes, flattened product JPGs, display photos and Photoshop: retouching, editing, and color correction. Assist on set up for Editorial photoshoot and processing/filing of images
Organize and manage Product photoshoot, being based in Seattle region is a plus
Image formatting and organization/maintenance of Image Library
Maintain schedules and meet deadlines on assigned projects
Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required
Implement editorial text corrections to interior book pages and covers
Prepare final production of book files for routing, FTP, and archiving
Meet weekly with supervisor, design colleagues, and/or editorial staff to review work and address special issues in relation to completion of job
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in print design
Graphic design skills and computer/technical knowledge for catalog and book production
Thorough knowledge of Adobe CC: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro
Knowledge of working with style sheets, master pages, and creating templates in InDesign
Knowledge of paragraph and character styles
Knowledge of proofreader marks
Working knowledge of MS Office programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
High attention to detail and precision
Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and coordinate workload under pressure
Great communication skills and willingness to ask questions
Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently
Preferred
Candidates a commutable distance of Seattle, WA are a plus, but not required for consideration as the position is open to remote
Benefits
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
Company
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House is a book publishing company that provides audiobooks, eBooks, and printing services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Manuel Sansigre
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Head of M&A
Brian Redler
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
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