Senior Designer, Motion + 3D, Random House (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a Senior Designer, Motion + 3D to lead motion projects within their marketing design team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in motion graphics, strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for storytelling through animation. This hybrid position involves creating engaging visuals for various platforms while collaborating with marketing and design teams. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $73,500 to $82,000 are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years creating motion graphics.
• Experience leading projects from concept to delivery.
• Portfolio demonstrating motion graphics and 3D work.

Responsibilities

• Create dynamic motion graphics for various social media platforms.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Provide leadership on motion graphic best practices.

Skills

Motion graphics creation

Leadership

Animation

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree or professional training in motion graphics

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.)

3D modeling software (Blender, Cinema 4D)

Job description

Senior Designer, Motion + 3D (Hybrid)

The Random House Publishing Group is a division of Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages and interests. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and to supporting our authors and their stories.

Random House Publishing Group seeks an experienced Senior Motion Graphics Designer responsible for bringing visuals and narratives to life across motion-based projects. The role requires a strong eye for design and a passion for animation. In this role, you'll act as the lead motion designer within the marketing design team and will be responsible for leading the development of in‑house motion work within the design team. You will transform ideas into engaging 2D/3D visuals, motion graphics, and video assets that elevate our storytelling and connect with readers across platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with our marketing, design, and copy teams to produce high-quality content that supports our campaigns and effectively communicates our brand and titles.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute dynamic motion graphics for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X), and paid campaigns ensuring visual consistency with brand tone and campaign goals
• Conceptualize and animate type, graphics, and video to support social storytelling
• Apply foundational audio editing and sound design to enhance motion pieces
• Manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Design and produce creative assets for digital channels, maintaining cohesive visual identity across formats
• Maintain a strong understanding of design principles: typography, layout, and color
• Provide leadership and training on motion graphic fundamentals, technical execution, and software best practices to enhance creative projects
• Balance creativity with meeting tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across departments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years creating motion graphics with a degree or professional training in this field
• Minimum of 5 years working within an agency or in‑house creative team
• Minimum of 5 years working in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience serving as the lead designer on motion graphics projects, overseeing all phases from concept development through final delivery
• Experience with creating storyboards and presenting creative concepts to clients
• Experience with 3D modeling (Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar a plus)
• Previous experience mentoring, coaching and/or leading colleagues.
• Portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, 3D work, and graphic design projects required

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $73,500 to $82,000 and will be based on level of experience and proven marketing success in the trade publishing industry. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Work Location & Hours

This position has in‑office responsibilities such as attending in‑office meetings, brainstorming and concepting sessions, as needed on a per project basis. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance from our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

How to Apply

Please apply via our ATS system by January 12, 2026, and include your resume, cover letter, and portfolio as a PDF or as an attached link to your application for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open‑to‑remote guidelines on 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: 285120

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