Designer, Silver Dolphin & Studio Fun

Job Description

Silver Dolphin Books and Studio Fun International, the children’s publishing imprints of the Printers Row Publishing Group (PRPG), are seeking a Designer to join a high-performing, dynamic, and innovative team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to creating engaging novelty, licensed, and educational titles for children ages 0–12. This role reports to the Associate Art Director. This hybrid position, based in San Diego with three days in-office and two remote days, offers the opportunity to shape and execute projects from concept through approval to print. The Designer will be an active team member, working closely with the design team, editorial, production, illustrators, agents, and other partners.The Designer will help drive the development of books that delight and inspire young readers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence. This role requires managing multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules, and contributing creatively across all stages of development. The ideal candidate will actively seek out new artistic talent and stay current with design and market trends. What You Will Be Doing: Design and develop children’s books and products. Create compelling cover and interior designs aligned with project goals and brand standards. Create physical and/or digital mock-ups to support concept development and presentations. Oversee illustrators and communicate effectively with agents to source and manage artwork. Collaborate closely with editorial, production, and design teams throughout all stages of development. Participate in brainstorming and format development, contributing creative ideas and solutions. Identify design challenges and proactively implement improvements independently or through collaboration. Maintain owne