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| Title: | Graphic Production Assistant |
| Description: | Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville MA, seeks a Graphic Production Assistant to join our talented team. The assistant will provide support to the Graphic Production team, covering a wide-array of exciting print and digital projects. Following Candlewick aesthetic styles and standards, the Graphic Production Assistant will assist with; reprints, preparing files for digital conversion (e-book, e-PDF), Preflight and Postflight of final files for print, inputting text changes for US editions of UK originated titles, and Hi-Rez Photoshop projects.
Duties also include: • retrieve and prepare archive assets for various reuse needs • create special effect plates for print (i.e. Spot-Gloss, Emboss, Foil-Stamp, etc.) • generate and update barcodes • fulfill file and PDF requests • assist with creating and updating training and workflow documentation This is not a design position. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for typography and book design, while having a stronger interest in prepress and digital production. |
| Requirements: | • Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working with Hi-Rez imagery, including; cloning, creating layer masks, alpha channels, retouching, color conversion, adjustment layers, smart filters • Understanding of color separations, 4-color printing process and color theory, along with experience in color-correction • Typesetting experience and understanding of proofreading marks is a plus • Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro • Knowledge of Flightcheck and Pitstop a plus • Candidate must be very detail oriented and work well under pressure • Good communication, time management and organizational skills a must |
| Company: | CANDLEWICK PRESS |
| How To Apply For This Job: | While we are mainly working remotely due to the pandemic, this full-time role will eventually be based in our Somerville, MA office. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and ltd insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more! If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a resume and cover letter, including your salary expectations for this position, in Word or PDF format to careers@candlewick.com. Please note that you are not asked to provide any information about your current or prior salary or wage history. In compliance with the Massachusetts Equal Pay Law, Candlewick Press does not request or seek an applicant’s wage or salary history at the application stage or otherwise, except as allowed by law. |
| Date Posted: | 6/25/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
