Junior Designer, Square Enix Manga and Books (Remote)

Junior Designer, Square Enix Manga and Books (Remote)

Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking a Junior Designer for the Square Enix Manga and Books list, which publishes such notable properties as Soul Eater, The Apothecary Diaries, and Final Fantasy. Reporting to the Design Director, the Junior Designer will provide administrative and design support primarily for the cover and jacket design of manga series and trade books.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning about book design, a passion for manga/anime or gaming strong organizational and communication skills, and a sharp eye for accuracy and consistency.

Please apply using our ATS system by December 5, 2024, and include your resume, cover letter, and link to your portfolio or a PDF of your portfolio for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open to remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

The Role:

• Assist the Design Director to efficiently maintain the manga and book design lifecycle from initial concepts through reprints.
• Track multiple, simultaneous series deadlines, working closely with both in-house staff and freelance designers to keep workflows on schedule.
• Track and process freelancer invoices.
• Track, route, gather, upload, and archive design files and documents for both in-house staff and freelance designers.
• Design English-edition manga covers and other materials, working closely with editors and senior staff to refine designs and establish series branding.
• Prepare files for cover design meetings, proof routing, and licensor approval; track comments from reviewers and make changes.
• Prepare cover and jacket mechanicals, and package files for prepress.
• Make reprint corrections.
• Maintain effective coordination and communication with Square Enix editorial, production, managing editorial, and marketing staff, as well as freelance designers and editors.
• In addition to these responsibilities, performs other activities as assigned.

The Essentials:

• 1+ years of on-staff design experience or a design degree from an accredited institution
• Strong proficiency at Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat in a Mac OS environment
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office 365 Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong skills in typography and logo design
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage schedules in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to function as a highly collaborative, adaptable team player
• Basic familiarity with print production, including working with process and spot colors, the difference between CMYK and RGB, mechanical layouts (dielines, bleed, etc.), image file types and resolution.
• Interest in and familiarity with manga, anime, and/or video games a must

Nice to Have:

• Any level of Japanese-language skill a plus
• Sketching/drawing/illustration skills a plus
• Retouching or lettering experience a plus
• Familiarity with special treatments such as foil and UV plates a plus

The salary for this position is $53,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

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: 275752