Head of Design (Wayward TxF, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror), Transworld

We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead the creative development and delivery of cover design across our Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Wayward TxF lists. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll combine creative leadership with day-to-day design work, overseeing a wide range of projects while helping to guide and develop the team.

As Head of Design, you’ll lead the creative vision and execution of cover design across a dynamic and commercially important list. Working closely with the Art Director and publishing teams, you’ll ensure every project meets the highest creative standards while delivering against commercial goals. This is a role where you’ll take ownership of key titles, contribute your own design work, and oversee the output of others. You’ll play a central role in shaping the look and feel of the list, while supporting and developing junior designers and maintaining strong relationships across the business. You will line manage one junior designer.

Our interview process is usually three stages, including a mix of video and in-person interviews. We’ll share full details and support at each stage.

Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team. We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you.

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. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the ‘What you’ll bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHC[email protected]. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable with, for us to support your request.

£47,000 - £52,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role, we expect that you’ll work from our London office a minimum of three days per week. We’ll be happy to discuss this as part of the recruitment process.