Production Artist - Publishing

Red Line Editorial is looking for a full-time Production Artist to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals. RLE creates high-quality books for publishers on a variety of subjects. Most of our books are nonfiction titles created for students in grades K–12, but we also work in a number of other genres. We are seeking a Production Artist to fill an essential role on our staff. Duties will include: \\--Book production using established templates and styles \\--Book layout using Adobe InDesign with an InCopy workflow, including text formatting and image placement \\--Input changes into InDesign files from marked-up PDFs \\--Manipulate and color- correct images and graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator \\--Create charts, maps, or other graphical elements as assigned \\--Create marketing images as requested \\--Collaborate with other members of our production team on templates and page turns \\--Potentially execute design work on book covers and book series, depending on the candidate The ideal candidate has the following qualifications: \\--A two-year or four-year degree in graphic design or like field \\--One year of experience working on page production projects, particularly multiple-page publications \\--Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with different departments, vendors, and clients \\--A tremendous attention to every last detail, including the ability to adhere to style and layout guidelines within a template, and maintain consistency across multiple files \\--Talent to handle a wide variety of tasks without sacrificing quality \\--Ability to meet deadlines \\--Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop \\--Knowledge and experience with CMYK printing process \\--Knowledge and experience with color correction/photo aesthetics \\--Familiarity with basic edit/proofreader marks \\--Strong organizational skills We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a company-paid health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.