Production Artist

Job Description

Job Description

Red Line Editorial is looking for a full-time Production Artist to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.

 
RLE creates high-quality books for publishers on a variety of subjects. Most of our books are nonfiction titles created for students in grades K–12, but we also work in several other genres. We are seeking a Production Artist to fill an essential role on our staff.

Duties will include:
--Book production using established templates and styles
--Book layout using Adobe InDesign with an InCopy workflow, including text formatting and image placement
--Input changes into InDesign files from marked-up PDFs
--Manipulate and color-correct images and graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator

--Create charts, maps, or other graphical elements as assigned
--Create marketing images and materials as requested
--Collaborate with other members of our production team on templates and page turns

--Potentially design new book covers and book series, depending on the candidate

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

--A two-year or four-year degree in graphic design or like field
--One year of experience working on page production projects, particularly books or other multiple-page publications
--Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with different departments, vendors, and clients
--A tremendous attention to every last detail, including the ability to adhere to style and layout guidelines within a template, and maintain consistency across multiple files
--Talent to handle a wide variety of tasks without sacrificing quality
--Ability to meet deadlines
--Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
--Knowledge and experience with CMYK printing process
--Knowledge and experience with color correction/photo aesthetics

--Familiarity with basic edit/proofreader marks
--Strong organizational skills

We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and layout samples to jobs at redlineeditorial.com. No phone calls, please.

Location: Hybrid, with at least two days per week working onsite in our Mendota Heights office

Compensation: upper 30Ks to low 40Ks, DOQ, plus benefits

RLE creates high-quality books for publishers on a variety of subjects. Most of our books are nonfiction titles created for students in grades K–12, but we also work in several other genres.

Company Description

RLE creates high-quality books for publishers on a variety of subjects. Most of our books are nonfiction titles created for students in grades K–12, but we also work in several other genres.