Junior Designer, Transworld at Penguin Random House

About the role

We are seeking a creative Junior Designer to join the Transworld design team in London. The role supports a broad mix of cover projects and provides opportunities to develop the skills needed to take on your own briefs.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design team across frontlist and key ongoing titles from initial concepts through to final artwork.
• Redesign backlist titles and refresh established brands/series.
• Contribute to creative development for established series, evolving look and feel while maintaining brand consistency.
• Prepare, art‑work and supply files for print and digital formats, working accurately to schedules.
• Stay curious and up to date with design trends in publishing and beyond, bringing references and ideas into the team.

Essential criteria

• A portfolio that shows your creative potential and demonstrates strong visual ideas and a proven interest in book cover design (student, personal, freelance or passion projects are acceptable).
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop; Illustrator is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning, willingness to experiment, ask questions, take feedback and improve your craft.
• Collaborative mindset with clear communication; ability to work with varied perspectives.
• Attention to detail and pride in accuracy.
• Interest in books, culture, visual storytelling and how design connects with audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines, staying organized and adaptable.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes of direction; publishing moves fast.

Preferred criteria

• Strong grasp of typography, especially combining image and type with impact.
• Experience in a creative environment (studio, in‑house, freelance, student publication, etc.).
• Skills in illustration, photography, photomanipulation or art‑working for print.
• Interest in the commercial side of design – how covers help readers find the right book.

Salary and benefits

£29,500 – £31,000, dependent on experience, plus bonus and benefits.

Location & Hybrid Working

London office – minimum of three days per week. Flexibility around where you work is recognised, and we can discuss details during the recruitment process.

Disability confident

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role and opt‑in on their application form. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.

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