What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desktop Publisher -- E-Books position at World Trade Press?
Desktop Publishing (InDesign) -- E-Books
World Trade Press
World Trade Press is a publishing and information products company specializing in large-scale online database products of country information in the fields of Culture, Food, Business, Local Living, and Travel. We’ve been in business since 1993 and are family-owned. The majority of our accounts are academic institutions and public libraries. We are a global leader in our field.
We are about to repurpose a massive amount of our content into e-books for sale on Amazon and other platforms.
The Position
We are in immediate need of two and possibly three desktop publishing graphic artists to do book production of country-specific cookbooks. We have the proprietary content, images, and design parameters. Work is to be done in InDesign on Mac Computers.
This is strictly an in-house position, because all of the assets are on our internal servers.
Please be advised that this is a production job. We have more than 150 books that need to be prepared for publication.
Skills
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Strong understanding of visual design principles and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in project management.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
Compensation
Compensation is $18-22/hour based on experience and productivity.
After 90 days we offer 8-9 paid holidays per year, plus medical and dental, and three weeks of PTO (Paid Time Off).
What Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for upbeat, personable, production-oriented people who enjoy book production and a healthy no-drama environment with friendly and supportive staff.
Some of Our Products
Here is one of our products:
www.AtoZWorldFood.com
This is a very comprehensive country cookbook for each of 174 countries. It also include food prep videos and lots of reference content.
Username: family
Password: friend
What we're doing is taking this existing content and making an individual e-cookbooks for each country.
To Apply
Send us your resume and a cover letter explaining something that you like about either the above-listed product and/or why this would be a good job for you. Please don’t bother sending us a resume without a cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
We would also consider having one individual work less than 40 hours a week.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift starting at 8am or 9am
- Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
- Design and produce visually appealing e-books using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Collaborate editors to incorporate feedback and enhance layout design.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- desktop publishing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Traverse City, MI 49686 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22