The Production team typically works a remote work schedule with occasional days in office. This position will be full-time, 40 hours/week typically Monday – Friday day-time shifts.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.Ability to work independently and make timely decisions.Įnthusiasm for new responsibilities and a willingness to take initiative and complete projects independently.Understands and values diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a professionally diverse environment.Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and familiarity with using Google Drive.Knowledge of Adobe Indesign, and some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.Samples of work in book design exhibiting both book interior text and book cover designs.Knowledge of typographic standards for books.Associate’s degree in graphic design or a related field with a minimum of two years work experience, or, equivalent education or work experience.Assists in managing any text art or text art metadata changes that happen during the six- to twelve-month production process to ensure a smooth and accurate use of art in all formats of our final products.Helps train Acquisition department Editorial Associates in initial art evaluation.Evaluates interior art for usability and ensures that issues have been resolved before a project officially starts the production process.Approves electronic proofs from book printers on a regular basis.
BOOK LAYOUT JOBS FULL
Creates the full layouts to meet printer specifications.Creates front cover design mockups for front list projects.Reviews first-proof PDFs from the typesetter for all projects.Designs sample pages for the interior text for projects where a text design template is not sufficient.Advises Production Editors in choosing a text template for their projects.Designs new interior text design templates and retires older ones manages the text design template program.The University of Michigan Library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work. This position reports to the Director of Publishing Production. This position collaborates with colleagues in all departments of the Press, and with design skill, flexibility, creative problem solving, and excellent communication plays a key role in making publications attractive and reader friendly.
The Book Design and Production Specialist evaluates and adjusts interior art for optimal reproduction in our print and electronic products and for our publishing platform, Fulcrum. This position also designs original front covers and does full-cover layouts for a portion of our list. The Book Design and Production Specialist oversees the text design template program and designs new interior text design templates, designs sample pages for unique interior text designs, and reviews first-proof text PDFs from the typesetter. The University of Michigan Press publishes approximately 100 book-length projects per year across a variety of disciplines.
The Book Design and Production Specialist is a key team member in the University of Michigan Press Production department.
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