Production Manager

Full Time (Five days of in-person work at the New Rochelle, New York office)

Position Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing and managing production processes, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. In addition, provide support to the Creative Services department in various capacities. This role involves problem-solving, maintaining high standards of quality, and ensuring that all production and creative efforts align with project goals and deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the production department.

• Support the management of onshore/offshore production teams.

• Monitor and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure consistent output.

• Execute InDesign layout corrections based on instructions from the Editorial, Copy Editing, and Design teams.

• Drive print and digital projects through the production workflow.

• Troubleshoot technical issues within InDesign and InCopy, offering solutions to maintain a smooth production flow.

• Create InDesign templates that adhere to design and printer specifications.

• Digitally manipulate high-resolution artwork and photographic files to optimize reproduction and make alterations to fit layout design, including image extension, silhouetting, color correction, and file format changes as needed.

• Perform quality assessments on final page files to ensure accuracy in both content and execution.

• Communicate project timelines, updates, and deliverables to all stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely feedback loops.

• Implement best practices for file formatting, image resolution, and output to ensure the highest quality final products.

• Implement improvements in workflows, tools, and processes to enhance overall team productivity and output.

• Generate PDF files from InDesign documents.

• Transmit PDF files to various print facilities.

• Migrate and archive files across various servers.

• Organize server files.

• Assist with minor design tasks as needed.

Job Requirements/Skills and Experience:

• Over 10 years of experience in print publishing .

• Minimum 5 years of experience in graphic production for publications.

• Over 5 years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.

• 3 years of experience with Workflow management systems (e.g., Woodwing).

• Advanced proficiency with macOS.

• Strong understanding of printing processes.

• Proven experience in managing teams on a project-by-project basis.

• Experienced in managing offshore teams and vendors.

• Able to efficiently multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong team player with a willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with others.

• Deep interest in instructional technology and digital media.

• Ability to learn new software and adapt to new processes.

• Excellent communication skills

Regards

Manisha Koul

mkoul@academian.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/koul-manisha

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