Job DescriptionThe Senior Interior Design Director is an experienced creative and operational leader responsible for setting the vision, standards, and execution of interior design across multiple publishing imprints: Berkley, Dutton, Putnam, Tarcher, Avery, Tiny Rep, and Plume. This role oversees a high-volume publishing program of approximately 600+ 1 color and 4 color titles per year while directly managing a team of 11 designers and associate design directors. As a working manager, the Senior Director balances leadership responsibilities with an active design workload.
Specific responsibilities include:- Lead, and mentor a team of designers and associate design directors, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment
- Allocate and balance workload across the team, ensuring efficiency and sustainable pacing
- Review, guide, and approve design work, ensuring alignment with imprint identity and market positioning
- Partner with publishers, editors, and authors to shape and execute creative vision
- Serve as the primary design liaison to Editorial, Production, Production Editorial, Managing Editorial, and external partners
- Collaborate and lead on workflow improvements, art processes, and production efficiencies
- Manage freelance and external vendor relationships
- Responsible for designing approximately 30 titles
Qualifications- 10+ years as book designer (or similar) with experience in managing imprints and high volume
- Experience supervising and art directing a design teams with 6+ staff.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Excellent knowledge of prepress and print reproduction.
Additional InformationThis is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 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, and NY).The salary range for this position is $115,000 -$140,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Applications for this role will be accepted through July 27 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter 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.
