Junior Marketing Designer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Design high-visibility campaigns for Middle Grade, Picture, and Board books .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing high-visibility marketing campaigns for illustrated books, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite for effective layout and typography. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with various departments and managing project timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Suite ProficiencyDesign Experience for Illustrated PropertiesStrong Understanding of TypographyProject Management SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Design ExperienceTypographyLayout CreationColor CorrectionFile PreparationIllustration SkillsUI PrinciplesUX Principles

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatedAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe After Effects

Industry Keywords

Marketing CampaignsPrinted CollateralDigital Marketing MaterialsPublishing TrendsCollaboration with Departments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design high-visibility campaigns for Middle Grade, Picture, and Board books
Create printed and digital marketing materials for web, social, email, advertising, and marketing campaigns
Produce printed promotional collateral, point-of-purchase displays, and signage
Develop fresh concepts with campaign teams while maintaining visual consistency across campaign touchpoints
Assist with managing and delegating campaign design work to out-of-house freelance talent
Communicate effectively with colleagues, artists, and agents
Prepare files for final printed or digital release
Manage project tracking and file archiving daily
Work with Book Design staff to obtain current assets
Work with Production staff to ensure projects meet specifications
Stay current on illustration, design, technology, and publishing trends
Collaborate with marketing, publicity, cover art, and editorial departments on campaigns for books, series, and brands
Report to the Art Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1–3 years of design experience
Keen interest in design for highly illustrated properties and products
Portfolio highlighting strong understanding of typography and creation of effective layouts
Illustration skills a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Familiarity with Adobe After Effects a plus
Knowledge of color correction, retouching, and file preparation for both digital and print output
Ability to work conceptually and under pressure with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines
Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
Self-motivated, able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Understanding of basic UI and UX principles a plus but not required
Must be based in the United States and able to work on Eastern Time
Resume and cover letter required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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