Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years experience in production design or print layout, preferably in publishing., Advanced skills in InDesign, including styles, master pages, and typesetting., Knowledge of prepress requirements and printer specifications., Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously..

Key responsibilities:

Apply final layouts, text styling, and formatting to interior book files using InDesign.

Prepare print-ready files for books, packaging, and other physical products.

Execute corrections, reprints, and edition updates across various formats.

Collaborate with editorial and project management teams to meet production timelines.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Production Designer

Reports to: Creative Director
Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9AM to 6PM Pacific with 1 hour unpaid break

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly reliable and detail-focused Production Designer to support the layout, composition, and production of our books, games, and gift products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on clean files, tight specs, and precise execution. You’ll work on a variety of titles across categories and help bring our books to life in their final stages.

Responsibilities

Apply final layouts, text styling, and formatting to interior book files (InDesign)
Prepare print-ready files for books, packaging, and other physical products
Execute corrections, reprints, and edition updates across multiple formats
Apply barcodes, pricing, and back cover adjustments as needed
Ensure all files meet printer specs and pass internal preflight checks
Collaborate with editorial and project management teams on production timelines

Requirements

3+ years experience in production design or print layout for long-form documents (publishing preferred)
Advanced InDesign skills, including styles, master pages, and typesetting
Knowledge of prepress requirements and working with printer specs
Familiarity with various print formats (paperback, hardcover, packaging)
Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple titles simultaneously
- A forward-thinking, AI-friendly mindset—you're open to experimenting with new tools and making processes more efficient