Marketing Designer, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

New York City, NY (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the design of marketing materials and digital assets, support campaigns across retailers and schools, and help streamline creative workflows while staying current with trends.

Lead high-quality collateral design across print and digital
Collaborate on campaigns for retailers, schools, and libraries
Assist the Senior Art Director with file archiving and process management

Job Description

Responsibilities

Design a wide range of high-quality marketing materials - including sales collateral, promotional items, and print and digital advertisements - while maintaining established brand identities and style guidelines
Create engaging digital assets and animated social media graphics (.GIF and .MOV formats)
Collaborate with the Design team on campaigns and creative initiatives for retailers, schools and libraries, and social media platforms
Support the Senior Art Director with administrative and organizational tasks, including file archiving, workflow coordination, and departmental process management
Contribute creative ideas for merchandising and advertising campaigns that promote both new releases and beloved Penguin classics
Stay current on design trends, emerging marketing strategies, and social media best practices.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a staff designer in advertising preferred, trade publishing marketing design experience is a plus, but not required for success in the role
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
Experience using AI platforms and an interest to expand knowledge
Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and HTML5 is a plus
A strong digital portfolio demonstrating excellent typography, layout, and visual design skills for marketing
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment, while remaining adaptable and receptive to feedback
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Interest in children’s, middle grade, and young adult literature and publishing trends a plus.