An independent publisher of illustrated books is looking for a proficient Production Editor to join their team and manage the design development and pre-production of their colour illustrated adult books, packs and books plus, ensuring they are ready for print.

In this role, you will ensure colour-illustrated book quality by managing freelance designers, cover art meetings, colour proofing and repro houses.

Key responsibilities: 

• Production Quality Control: Prepare and proof press-ready final artwork for printers; ensure quality and collaborate with editors and designers; conduct final reviews of content, ensure all technical elements in InDesign are correct and send printer-ready PDFs to the Production team.
• Pre-production proofing and sign-off with the publisher.
• Project & Vendor Management: Research stock images and commission illustrators; budget, schedule, negotiate fees, and licence artists, stock picture agencies, and repro houses; and resolve any production-related issues that arise during the colour-editing process.

Successful candidates will have: 

• Excellent experience and understanding of adult co-ed mono and colour-illustrated publishing.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of graphic design, typography, layout composition, image-making, editorial design and art direction.
• Excellent understanding of print production processes including: colour matching, specialist print techniques, inks, finishes and bindings.
• Ability to brief design on technical elements of preparing files for print.

This role will suit someone who has a strong understanding and passion for pre-production, design, and editorial processes.  

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £30-35k DOE
• London office (Hybrid)  

If you are interested in this role, please contact Dan at dan@wonderfulideasproject.com

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