The Print Production Associate assists with book projects from files received to the end of the manufacturing process. They prep and review files, assist clients with technical questions, coordinate with prepress and print vendors to ensure quality control, and archive projects. This specific role would provide support for co-edition & proprietary projects.
Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask and problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
File Management: Prepare, preflight, and edit files in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, illustrator, photoshop, acrobat); pull archived files as needed; archive files when projects are complete.
Quality control: Review and provide feedback on digital files and printed samples for quality at every stage of production.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service and technical support for multiple accounts.
Project Coordination:
Coordinate with the sourcing managers, sales managers, editors, designers, external publishers, prepress vendors, and print vendors to ensure projects are moving forward and on schedule.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, illustrator, photoshop, acrobat) mandatory
- 1-4 years of experience editing and preparing files in a professional setting
- 1-4 years of printing/Publishing knowledge preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Proficiency with Excel and Google Suite (Gmail, Google drive, Google sheets)
- Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Solid organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem solving ability
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field