Manager, Production Design (National Geographic)
The Walt Disney Company•Washington, DC
•$115,500 - $154,800•Onsite
About The Position
Lead the print production team supporting National Geographic Magazine, Kids/Little Kids, Bookazines, and History publications, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output, and on-time release while maintaining design integrity and production excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in print production, magazine publishing, or related media environments.
- Experience leading teams and managing complex production workflows.
- Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign and print production processes.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting multiple publication brands or product lines.
- Knowledge of publishing workflow systems such as K4.
- Experience with printer/vendor management and release processes.
- Understanding of color correction, retouching, and image reproduction standards.
- Proven success improving workflows and production operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of production specialists.
- Oversee production schedules, proofing cycles, and release readiness. Ensure files meet technical, prepress, and printer specifications.
- Partner with Design, Editorial, Photo, Graphics, and vendors to resolve issues.
- Maintain production standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
- Drive operational improvements and production efficiency across publications.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
