Random House Illustrated Books is the full-package art department which produces titles for Random House Worlds, Harmony/Rodale, and Inklore. We are seeking a Designer for our Inklore list and forthcoming Disney graphic novel publishing programs. In this role you will design full-package art and design aspects of graphic novels, manga, and manhwa, as well as gift items such as boxed postcards and oracle decks. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years or more experience designing full package books in graphic novels, manga, and/or manhwa.

Inklore is an imprint of   Random House Worlds   publishing   the best in manga, manhwa, manhua,   webcomics, and graphic novels, both licensed and original.   Our team is dedicated to celebrating the most popular, fan-driven tropes in visual storytelling, with a focus on the romance, fantasy, science-fiction, horror, and slice-of-life genres.

Specific responsibilities include:

Designs visually captivating covers and interiors for full-package graphic novels
Works with the Art Director, Creative Director, Publisher and Editor to identify the right artist or designer for every potential manuscript, or the right project for every artist of interest.
M anages titles with freelance designers and letterers, art directs illustrators, and maintains art and design schedules and databases.
Creates mood boards for illustrators, design, typography, and color
Prepares interior and exterior mechanicals from creation to final product, including: designing layouts and choosing typography, setting up style sheets, templates and parent pages, etc. with great attention to detail
Maintain a current sense of design trends and seek out up-and-coming artists (designers, letterers, and illustrators) of interest.
Manage color printing process and preflight with oversight from manager

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

2-5 years of experience years of experience in the field of full-package book design in graphic novels, manga, and manhwa. Experience in Scroll to Print a plus.
Strong knowledge of the book design process and technical knowledge of book production, with a specialty in Graphic Novels
Strong knowledge of typefaces and typography, full-color printing, RGB/CMYK color spaces, and image formats
Strong knowledge of longform illustrated book design in InDesign
Ability to work collaboratively with in-house colleagues and external artists and authors
Incredibly high standards of design and finished product
A love of typography and pop culture
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Fluency/full competency with the Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities while adhering to deadlines
Experience in 3D gift design is a valuable asset

This position is open to remote candidates.

The salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply by March 18th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

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/.

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, NY

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 278161

Date: Mar 5, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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