Senior Designer - Random House Children's Books - (Hybrid)
BertelsmannNew York, New York, United States • New Jersey, United States • Connecticut, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
73500 - 73500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Bertelsmann is a global media, service, and education conglomerate with over 75,000 employees operating in around 50 countries. The company comprises diverse entities including RTL Group for entertainment, Penguin Random House for books, BMG for music, Arvato Group for services, Bertelsmann Education Group for education, and Bertelsmann Investments for international funds. Known for creativity and entrepreneurship, Bertelsmann offers exceptional media products and innovative services that captivate a global audience.
Job Description
Random House Children's Books is seeking a Senior Designer to join its fast-paced art department. The candidate will be responsible for art direction and design of board books and picture books for the WaterBrook Children's publishing imprint.
Requirements
- 5-7 years in a publishing art department with a focus on picture and board books
- Excellent typography, design, and art direction skills
- Mastery of current InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator programs
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, quality, and process
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of children's bestsellers, trends, and illustrators, with an emphasis on young, illustrated books
- Understanding of the Christian children's book market a plus
- Lettering skills
- Advanced art retouching/color correction skills
Benefits
- 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
