Design And Production Manager

Description:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Press is seeking a highly motivated and creative Design and Production Manager to work alongside an excellent team under the supervision of the Director. The ideal candidate should possess a mix of strong visual aesthetics and organizational skills.
The Design and Production Manager’s primary focus will be the design of 25 scholarly and literary books—including interior and jacket—per year, acting as in-house designer on most projects while engaging a pool of talented freelance designers as needed. Responsibilities also include typesetting books, managing project schedules, reviewing and approving all stages of proofs, liaising with printers, managing the press’s digital asset management system and backlist files, and design of seasonal marketing catalogs and other promotional materials as needed.
The Design and Production Manager plays the primary role in the visual presentation of the Press, allowing for creativity, innovation, deep engagement with the material, and inspiring collaboration with press staff and authors.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position. Please include a design portfolio and cover letter with your resume.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience

• 2 years relevant experience

• Fluency in InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud