Assistant, Production Design
24 days ago
New York
Job Description Summary: The Production Design team at Book of the Month is looking for a talented Production Design Assistant to work with us. We are a group of book lovers and design nerds who bring every Book of the Month and Allurial title to life. This role will report to the Manager of Book Design & Production and will help produce the books our members know and love. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn something new every day, from the fundamentals of book making to the finer points of print production. You'll build press-ready layouts, manage the proof-approval workflow with our print partners, and develop quality relationships with stakeholders across the company. If you care about beautiful, well-made books, are looking for a place to sharpen your skills, and want to see your work on readers' shelves, we'd love to hear from you! What you will do… • Work with the Production Design and Editorial teams to produce high-quality, press-ready layouts/files., • Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills to stay on-schedule with your workload and consistently meet critical deadlines., • Build critical relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company, and at the printers., • Communicate with the printers to keep track of deadlines, delays, and QA issues., • Oversee the proof-approval process: downloading the proofs, routing them for team approvals, and communicating approval/revisions to the printer/s., • Engage in training sessions and meetings with an eagerness to learn. About you… • You have 1-5 years of hands-on print production design experience., • You are proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat., • Bachelor’s degree in design, or a design-related field, preferred., • You have a strong interest in learning the ins-and-outs of book making. Experience in book-making and/or publishing, preferred., • You have a strong work-ethic, and time-management skills, allowing you to navigate heavy workloads and tight deadlines., • You possess a growth mindset, and view receiving and applying feedback as an opportunity for growth., • You communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues at all levels; both verbal and written communication., • You have a sharp eye for detail, especially when it comes to design and production work., • You are agile and able to pivot when there is a change in priorities, creative direction, or process., • You understand the importance of following procedures, tracking your work in the appropriate places, and keeping your files up-to-date., • You are passionate about good design and good books!Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Powered by JazzHR jyOOtFgt3z
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