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Division: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Department: Art/Design
Reports to: Associate Art Director
Summary: The Senior Designer establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the Editorial and Production departments to ensure cost efficiency, timely execution, quality control and follow-through from design transmittal to bound books. The workload consists of 50% original design and 50% production design. This is a split position between Adult and Children’s titles.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manages a portion of the interior designs for Trade Books by hiring and supervising freelance designers, illustrators and photographers.
- Designs a portion of interiors for the Trade Book list, working closely with Art Directors and the Editorial and Production departments. Manages and/or designs covers for Trade books when appropriate
- Maintains and manages Sterling Prepress asset and file requirements for all assigned projects through all phases of the book’s creation.
- Reviews and approves color proofs with the Production department.
- Improves and maintains standards of design, file creation and color printing for all projects through collaboration with the Editorial and Production departments.
- Maintains and assists in the development of departmental and publishing procedures, including increased productivity, communication, collaboration, design creativity and quality.
- Exercises fiscal responsibility in managing design and production of titles.
Position Qualifications:
- 4-year college degree preferably in Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Designer, preferably with 1-2 years in illustrated book or magazine publishing.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, Acrobat) with competent knowledge of their application in book design and production.
- Working knowledge of QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
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Division: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Manager
Summary: The Associate Production Manager supports the Production Managers, and acts as a liaison with various departments within Sterling Publishing to ensure the smooth daily running of the Production department.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists with Production Managers as needed and assigned.
- Works with both foreign and domestic manufacturers to achieve the production goals and vision for each project and/or series.
- Develops and maintains notes and data for jobs as they proceed through the manufacturing process.
- Reviews and updates weekly schedules.
- Interfaces with other departments within Sterling, including Design, Editorial, Sales and Inventory teams and brings to Production Managers attention issues that may be impeding progress of production materials.
- Traffics various materials related to each project (i.e. color proofs, digital files).
- Generates purchase orders and maintains title entries in Title Management Module (TMM), Purchase Order Management System (POMS) and VISTA.
- Assists the Logistics Manager and printer’s shipping department to ensure on-time delivery to warehouse.
- Assists in reviewing and processing production invoices, reconciling against approved program expenses.
- Updates and maintains minutes for weekly Production meetings
- Opens packages and distributes materials to appropriate managers, when needed.
- Prepares packages for shipping when needed.
- Special projects as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
- 2 years or more experience in print production. Publishing experience preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of the printing process and proofing. Experience in book plus and kit production preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Title Management Module (TMM) / POMS a plus. Knowledge of VISTA a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Strong time management skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Application Details
Please submit salary requirements, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources.
Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.
Contact us:
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
387 Park Ave. South
New York, NY 10016
Attn: Human Resources
Email: hr@sterlingpublishing.com