Publishing Quality Assurance Lead

Do you have a passion for the craft of bookmaking, where quality meets innovation? At Sourcebooks, we’re looking for a Quality Assurance Lead who brings dedication to detail and excitement for seeing their work reach readers in its finest form. This is an opportunity to make a true impact in a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking publishing environment that celebrates big ideas, creativity, and team collaboration. Join us in shaping and elevating the reading experience! As a Quality Assurance Lead reporting to the Senior Director of Production Operations & Systems, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the flawless quality of each and every book we publish. You’ll oversee the quality assurance process for production files, collaborating with teams across editorial, production, and technology to uphold—and push—our standards of excellence. Your keen eye and technical expertise will be the final word on files before they go to print, guaranteeing a seamless, quality‑assured experience for our readers. This is an exempt salaried position with a range of $60,000 – $70,000. Starting pay is determined based on a thorough evaluation of job‑related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. The position is hybrid or remote in NewYork or Naperville, Illinois, or remotely based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, NewJersey, NewYork, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, WashingtonD.C. and Wisconsin. This role includes some travel and occasional meetings at the home office in Naperville, IL. What You’ll Do Lead the quality assurance process for production files, rigorously checking all details before they go to press. Manage and refine the preflight and file‑upload process, ensuring all files meet our production‑ready standards. Collaborate with production and editorial teams to streamline workflows, implement process improvements, and drive consistency across projects. Develop quality assurance protocols and checklists, championing best practices across our production teams. Act as a mentor, training team members in quality standards and driving a culture of excellence. Partner with project managers and manufacturing teams to track and troubleshoot quality control issues. What You Bring 7+ years of quality assurance experience, ideally within the publishing industry or a similar field. Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) and Vellum on Mac, plus expertise in preflighting tools (Adobe Acrobat, Pitstop). Strong understanding of book production processes, file management, digital asset control, and preflight software. Familiarity with print‑ready file preparation and color management basics (CMYK, ICC profiles). Exposure to printer specifications or working directly with book manufacturers. Prior experience in a prepress or print production environment. Impeccable attention to detail, with a commitment to producing top‑quality work. A collaborative spirit with excellent communication skills and an ability to build rapport across teams. Must love books! Full‑time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, and generous paid time off. Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sourcebooks