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Associate Director/Director, Art (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director/Director, Art (Hybrid) position at Penguin Random House?

The Crown Publishing Group is seeking an  art director  or  associate art director  to help manage the jacket design process for titles across the Crown, Crown Currency, and Storehouse Voices imprints. These imprints publish a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction.

Job description:

  • Design a wide range of book jackets and covers from conception to final production
  • Project manage staff and freelancers
  • Partner with the creative director, editors, and publishers to manage multiple projects throughout the approval process
  • Prepares jacket/cover mechanicals - from creation (setting up templates, designing layout, and routing within deadlines) to final production (gathering files for printer; marking-up for Production; and checking for color before final proofing).


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in publishing or similar industry
  • Broad knowledge of typography, illustration, and photography
  • Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working collaboratively with all members of the team from concept to finish
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator)


The salary or salary range for this position at the Associate Director level is $84,000 to $89,000. The salary or salary range for this position at the Director level is $90,000 to $105,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.   

This is a hybrid position that will require coming into the New York city office 2-3 days a week. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

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 | Job ID: 282410

Date: Aug 27, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, NY 10019

Job Segment: Photography, Manager, Book Publishing, Artist, Graphic Design, Creative, Management, Publishing

Salary : $84,000 - $105,000

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