Description:
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Preflighting, output, external transmission and proof approvals of final files for print purposes
- Final asset management including file creation, updating and archiving of product source files and marketing assets for third-party dissemination.
- Adaptation of product working files for output for digital platform
- File trafficking via FTP, wetransfer, DropBox, as necessary
- Quoting of print jobs, purchase ordering, coordinating product delivery and processing of job invoices
- Developing work-back schedules and working closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of print jobs
- Maintaining consistent workflow and application settings among internal design staff and freelance designers
Qualifications
- One to two years in the book and/or magazine publishing industry with hands-on experience with file preflighting, press-ready output and printing process requirements
- Great technical and trouble-shooting skills with a high proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Solid understanding of long-document layout and formatting in Adobe InDesign
- Experience liaising with commercial printers on book and/or magazine job submission, proofing and approvals is an asset
- Familiarity with colour management with a focus on ICC profile use and screen calibration is an asset
- Familiarity with digital publications, ie. ebooks, e-magazines, is an asset
- Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude
- Preference will be given to bilingual candidates (French / English)
- Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to handle concurrent deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail; able to work independently showing initiative
- Demonstrated tact, good judgement, and grace under pressure