What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Production Assistant position at Candlewick Press?
Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville, MA seeks a Graphic Production Assistant. Reporting to the Senior Graphic Production Specialist, this position will provide support to the Graphic Production team, covering a wide array of exciting projects. Following Candlewick aesthetic styles and standards, the Graphic Production Assistant will assist with; reprints, inputting text changes, Preflight/PDF Creation/Postflight of final files for print, color-correction, and Hi-Rez Photoshop projects.
Duties also include:
- retrieve and prepare archive assets for various reuse needs
- create special effect plates for print (i.e. Spot-Gloss, Emboss, Foil-Stamp, etc.)
- generate and update barcodes
- fulfill file and PDF requests
- assist with creating and updating training and workflow documentation
This is not a design position. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for typography and book design, while having a stronger interest in prepress and digital production. A love of children’s books is a plus.
Experience:
Ideal candidate will have experience working with industry standard Adobe software, an understanding of various printing processes, and color theory.
Typesetting experience and understanding of proofreading marks is a plus.
Skills:
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.
Candidate must be very detail oriented and work well under pressure.
Good communication, time management, and organizational skills a must.
This is a full-time position based in Somerville, MA with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more!
To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to careers@candlewick.com, referencing "Graphic Production Assistant"
