Production Design Assistant (Open to Remote) (New York, NY, US, NY 10019)

The Random House Children’s Books art team is seeking a highly motivated, skilled individual with a desire to learn and contribute to the children’s book team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  

The Production Design Assistant will assist the Art Director in the execution of all phases of backlist management, from reprints to backlist reissues, repackages and special projects. The position will expose the assistant to all phases of file preparation, layout adjustments, and text corrections, with an emphasis on color correction and digital pre-press file creation for all formats including picture books, novels, novelty books, chapter books, and activity books.

Specific responsibilities include

• Assists the Art Director with design-related tasks using InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop pre-press skills. 
• Prepares press ready digital files while maintaining production schedules and printer deadlines. 
• Prepares Photoshop files and print-ready PDFs according to printer’s standards. 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications

• Strong Mac computer skills and technical knowledge, including a mastery of Adobe Suite’s current InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator programs 
• Knowledge of pre-press, 1-color and 4-color printing process, and PDF workflow 
• An affinity for and interest in systems and the technical skills required for preparing materials for print production 
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks, to prioritize and manage time efficiently 
• Strong attention to detail, quality and process 
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and demonstrates an ability to ask for support or help 
• Hardworking, self-starting and collaborative 
• Highly resourceful and flexible problem solver 

The salary for this position is $51,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

Applications for this role will be accepted through April 15, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume, cover letter, and portfolio 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.

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: 288085