Production Artist

Our hugely popular client seeks a Production Artist to update print and ebook InDesign files and to ensure that they meet specifications. The successful candidate will have proven record of managing a large volume of files in a very fast-paced environment and will work with external vendors to ensure file format specifications are met. The position will make changes to book covers, interior files and work with a variety of internal file submission tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Review InDesign files from external vendors to ensure they meet specifications
- Create print ready PDFs
- Update files based on technical or content needs
- Improve the efficiency of the file submission process for offset and print on demand print production
- Track changes in file submission requirements and provide updates to vendors
- Establish and maintain a quality assurance process
- Oversee file version control and archiving

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- BA/BS required
- 3+ years' experience in publishing/printing operations with a focus on process development and improvement; and managing multiple large volume, highly visible projects simultaneously, under very tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Expert level user in Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- This is a multi-faceted job in a start-up environment: flexibility, strong work ethic and good sense of humor a must
- Experience managing multiple large volume, highly visible projects simultaneously, under very tight deadlines
- Experience liaising between creative and manufacturing environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience designing book covers and interiors
- Familiarity with the recent trends in digital media conversion technologies and Print on Demand
- Process improvement experience such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Operational Excellence

This contract position is expected to be 3 months in duration.