We are looking for an EPUB 3.0 Production Executive with hands-on experience in creating Reflowable EPUBs for commercial publishing. The ideal candidate should be capable of producing high-quality, standards-compliant ebooks through both manual coding and skilled publishing tools.
Key Responsibilities
Convert print-ready books (Adobe InDesign/Word/PDF) into EPUB 3.0 (Reflowable).
Create and edit EPUBs using XHTML and CSS.
Build and maintain clean EPUB package structures, including metadata, navigation, TOC, hyperlinks, footnotes, and cross-references.
Optimize images, fonts, and layouts for various eBook readers.
Validate EPUBs using EPUBCheck and resolve validation errors.
Test compatibility across Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Adobe Digital Editions, Thorium Reader, and other EPUB readers.
Troubleshoot formatting and rendering issues across different devices and platforms.
Maintain organized source files and production documentation.
Required Skills
Solid knowledge of EPUB 3.0 (Reflowable) standards.
Proficiency in XHTML5, CSS3, and basic XML.
Understanding of EPUB folder structure, OPF, Navigation Document (nav.xhtml), metadata, and packaging.
Experience creating responsive ebook layouts.
Knowledge of typography and digital publishing standards.
Ability to manually edit and troubleshoot EPUB files.