Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required., Minimum of 3 years of pre-publishing experience, preferably with print industry knowledge., Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro., Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Set up and review InDesign file templates for proper structure.

Maintain production checklists and communicate standards to freelance designers.

Troubleshoot preflight errors and ensure files are ready for printing.

Archive final files with correct asset packaging and naming conventions.

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Production Designer to join our Print & Instruction team. In this role, you will own file quality and deliverables for print educational materials for IXL. Your knowledge of and experience with digital and offset printing processes and print-industry standards, along with attention to detail, visual eye, and commitment to quality, will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. #LI-RD1

This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Set up InDesign file templates and review initial InDesign files for proper file structure and settings
Maintain a production checklist and communicate file standards with our team of freelance graphic designers
Field production-related questions from graphic designers and curriculum designers
Make minor updates to files and output new versions of PDFs
Check files and troubleshoot preflight errors before sending books to domestic and international professional printers
Archive final files, making sure all assets are packaged correctly, adhere to naming conventions and file structure, and contain no duplicate files

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of pre-publishing work experience; work experience with a printer is preferred
Expert-level knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro (including preflight profiles and PDF export settings)
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to effectively communicate visually, verbally, and in writing
Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.