Production Book Designer

Hachette Book Group•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Using InDesign (and occasionally legacy file formats), the Production Book Designer makes corrections and minor additions or adjustments to reprints of Storey’s books; prepares print-ready files; and manages the archive of reprint files. This position is also responsible for coordinating file deliveries to other publishers who have purchased rights to our books, in-house staff that need to repurpose files, or other partners with approved access. In addition, under the guidance of an Art Director, the Production Designer will use their expertise in design and computer applications to build frontlist print books; make suggestions and corrections throughout the book building process to increase quality and to endure that standards are met.

Requirements

At least 2 years of work experience in multi-page document layout, with an ability to prepare electronic files for press.
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve effectively with a variety of people.
Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to represent Storey professionally to external parties, including custom clients, printers, and other vendors.
Experience and judgment necessary to plan and accomplish complex goals.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Positive attitude.
Enthusiasm for book production and team approaches.

Responsibilities

Make corrections and updates to backlist books.
Prepare and deliver print-ready files.
Communicate closely with the production associate responsible for reprints and strictly follow established procedural protocols.
Coordinate and prepare files for delivery to international clients publishing foreign-language editions of Storey books.
Coordinate and prepare files for co-editions, premium, and custom sales.
Communicate closely with the colleague responsible for these sales to understand the client’s needs and timeline.
Locate and deliver files from archived books to in-house staff or publishing partners as needed.
Organize and maintain an archive of reprint corrections.
Build book interiors, which will include: collaborating with an Art Director to produce a complete book based on sample pages.
Assist in making corrections at any stage in the book production/circulation process.
Collaborate with and support Prepress and Production departments to ensure the quality and correctness of print reproduction, which includes preparing clean files for transmittal to Prepress.
Keep up to date with programs, scripts, and processes to aid in book building and design.
Coordinating files for print-on-demand books.
Organizing proofs for use as reference on press.
Taking the initiative to assume responsibility for additional duties as required.