Pre-press and Production Designer (Job Code: NSC000194)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Pre-press and Production Designer for a global Book Publishing House.

Job Profile:

Manage the designing, pre-press process, and printing of early learning, activity books, novelty books, and paperbacks.
Oversee pre-press processes to ensure accuracy and quality in print production.
Set up complex dyelines for children’s board books, pop-ups, and custom-shaped paper bags.
Fine-tune CMYK profiles for vibrant children’s illustrations to ensure color consistency from screen to print.
Manage trap settings, bleed, transparency flattening, and font embedding.
Collaborate with the design and production teams.
Act as the primary point of contact for external printing presses.
Troubleshoot printing issues and perform quality control for design and production materials.
Maintain a meticulous digital library of all “Final for Print” files.
Manage the backup process for all print assets to prevent data loss.

Pre-press and Production Designer Requirements:

4+ years of experience in a print-heavy environment.
Direct experience in children’s book publishing (non-negotiable).
Expertise in dyeline settings and colour correction.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, photoshop and Illustrator.
Strong communication skills.

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