The Random House Children’s Books young adult covers team is seeking a highly motivated, skilled individual 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 support the Art Director and other team members as needed. 

  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

Work collaboratively with Art Director, Publishers, and Editors to develop covers and support the publishing programs overall 

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 

Support the art director and other designers with all aspects of cover design as needed 

Research illustrators, designers, photographers, stock, and/or type. Present appropriate samples and pitch vision in meetings 

Art direct illustrators, photographers, and/or freelance designers from initial concept and sketch development through revisions, to final art for covers of assigned titles 

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 

Problem-solve with sensitivity and self-awareness 

Track cover design trends in YA space with an eye toward setting new trends 

Develop and maintain cultural competence to ensure stories about people from marginalized backgrounds are represented sensitively and authentically  

Communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with all internal and external contacts 

Attend and participate in production, cover, team, and title-specific meetings 

Participate in DEI initiatives 

Perform other related duties as assigned  

  

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:  

3+ 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 and a 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 

 

The 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 July 9, 2025 and include your resume, cover letter, and portfolio for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page. 

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/.<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 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 281045