About this role
VALERE is seeking a Print Production Designer for their client, focusing on high-end book cover design and print production initiatives. The role involves collaborating with creative teams and overseeing projects from concept to final production.
Responsibilities:
- Design high-end book covers and support overall print production initiatives
- Collaborate with internal and external design and production teams throughout the creative lifecycle
- Oversee book production from cover concept through page layout and template design
- Provide oversight and quality control for typesetting and proofing stages
- Develop and maintain InDesign stylesheet templates and print production standards
- Prepare files for 4-color printing, finishes, and production specifications
- Ensure creative consistency, print quality, and adherence to brand standards
- Partner cross-functionally with creative, editorial, and production stakeholders
Requirements:
- 4+ years of relevant experience in design, advertising, publishing, or related creative industries
- Strong experience in book design and print production required
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe InDesign
- Experience creating stylesheet templates, preparing files for 4-color print production, and managing print finishes
- Ability to demonstrate strong print and book design experience through portfolio samples
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, production workflows, and proofing processes
- Experience collaborating across creative and production teams
- Portfolio and/or book design/print samples required for consideration
- Agency experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred