Junior Designer (Fixed-Term Contract)

Junior Designer (Fixed-term Contract)

The salary range for this position begins at $51425 and will be determined based on experience. This posting is for an existing vacancy and is actively accepting applications.

Changing the world one book at a time.

As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals we discover shape and share content that nurtures thoughts dreams and conversations around the globe ensuring that new and established voices are heard.

Were looking for a Junior Designer to join our Design Team on a fixed-term contract.

This is an entry-level opportunity to learn grow and get hands-on experience in publishing. This contract runs through October. Its an ideal role for an early-career designer who loves books typography and thoughtful designand wants real experience inside a publishing environment.

Do you have a sixth sense for good book design and what captures a readers attention in bookstores online and across social media platforms Are you eager to learn and thrive on feedback Are you a creative problem solver who obsesses over the fundamentals of design and typography Do you enjoy illustrating photography or other forms of creativity

If this describes you consider joining us as we shape the next chapter of our design teams brand and creative identity at Penguin Random House Canada.

Your contribution to the story:

At Penguin Random House Canada we house an award-winning team of designers who are passionate about having the best-dressed books for our authors readers and a production environment you will assist across a full range of books and support our design team across multiple stages of book design and production gaining insight into the full publishing workflow while learning directly from experienced designers.

Reporting to the Creative Director you will collaborate with production and editorial helping to design the best books for some of the worlds most renowned Canadian this role you will receive mentorship from senior designers and exposure to every stage of book designfrom concept to print. Your work will directly contribute to live publishing projects and real books on shelves.

What youll do:
Prepare files review and correct proofs with senior team support
Format and upload titles (all formats) into a proprietary system
Assist with scanning reprints second formats and mark-up corrections
Create information icons maps and design elements in Illustrator; assist with font and image research
Potential to design covers and/or mechanicals (layout design) and seeing projects through to production stage
Communicate with production/editorial teams and attend design meetings

Experience and knowledge youll bring (qualifications):
Degree/diploma in design visual arts or related field and/or print design experience
Good understanding of prepress
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Acrobat) on Mac
Strong layout typography and attention to detail
Excellent organization communication and follow-through
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Curiosity flexibility and a strong desire to learn
Assets include experience with Procreate knowledge Illustration/photography skills hand lettering skills an interest in arts and crafts or other creative hobbies bibliophile tendencies and typography obsession.
An inclusive approach to your work supported by cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
A proactive mindset coupled with an ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
Enhanced knowledge awareness and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus.
And of course a love for books!

We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and their lived experiences and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you self-identify as Black Indigenous a person of colour a member of the LGBTQIA2S community or another marginalized group we strongly encourage you to apply.

This role requires a minimum of three-days per week in-office as per our schedule located at our Toronto office at 320 Front Street West. As such candidates need to reside within commuting distance of our office.

To apply please submit a resume cover letter in PDF format along with samples of your design work formatted in a PDF or provided as a link to your portfolio byThursday March 5 2026. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We may use technology including artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process such as reviewing applications or assessing candidate materials. These tools are designed to assist our hiring team and do not replace human review or decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your information is handled please contact us for more details.

Please contact Human Resources at or if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Company:Penguin Random House Canada Limited

Country:Canada

State/Region:Ontario

City:Toronto

Postal Code:M5V 3B6

Job ID:286769