Marketing Designer, Random House Children's Books (Open to Remote)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-visibility campaigns focusing on Middle Grade, Picture, and Board books, including printed and digital marketing materials supporting advertising and marketing campaigns such as activity kits, merchandising/POP materials, mailings, short form video, and social media assets.
• Develop fresh concepts in collaboration with campaign teams while ensuring visual consistency across various campaign touchpoints.
• Create and/or edit animated social media assets and videos.
• Manage and delegate campaign design work to out-of-house freelance talent as needed.
• Prepare files for final printed or digital release and manage the archiving of your files once released.
• Work closely with Book Design staff to gather most up-to-date assets and with Production staff to ensure all projects are on spec.
• Remain current on illustration, design, technology, and publishing trends.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of design experience with a keen interest in design for highly illustrated properties and products.
• A portfolio exhibiting an excellent design ability, including strong type design and layout-illustration skills a plus.
• Ability to work conceptually and to work well under pressure with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Experience with color correction, retouching, and preparing files for output, both digital and print.
• Knowledge of file preparation for motion graphics in short form video.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic UI and UX principles and experience working with Adobe XD and/or other prototyping software a plus but not required.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Adobe XD and/or other prototyping software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of design experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including 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, and generous paid time off.
• Salary for this position is $66,500, with eligibility for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.