Archdiocese of Chicago
Production Designer
Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Production Designer LTP is seeking a Production Designer to serve as a designer and production artist primarily for books and also other resources. The Production Designer is responsible for the design, proper file set up, layout, and detailed correction throughout the production process of books and other resources. The designer will follow long-standing LTP design and production principles and standards. Both design and production art are essential to this position.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Our organizational culture is a great fit for people who believe in our mission and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. We value accountability, respect, and mutual support as essential means to reach our goals. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, we offer outstanding health and retirement benefits, and paid time off, with a recognition of the need to balance work and life. This position is an onsite role at our office in Chicago.If you would like to be considered, please submit the following:a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest and how your experience would benefit the organizationa current resumea link to an online portfolio of past workto jobopening@ltp.org. Please include “Production Designer” in the subject or attention line. You may also mail your submission to 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.Requirements:
Experience Required:
A college degree is required; major in graphic design, media studies, or like field is preferred. A minimum one-year experience working on page production projects, particularly books or other multiple-page publications. Knowledge and experience with color correction, photo aesthetics, and CMYK printing process. Must have experience designing for print and demonstrated knowledge of fundamental typographical principles. Familiarity with proofreaders’ marks required.Additional Requirements:
Advanced proficiency with current Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Demonstrated understanding of basic design principles and color theory. Must have exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to adhere to style and layout guidelines within a template and maintain consistency across multiple files. Strong verbal and written skills are required while communicating with others in a productive, growth-oriented manner. Fluency in English is required; ability to read and write in Spanish is preferred. HTML and e-pub file experience is beneficial.
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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Our organizational culture is a great fit for people who believe in our mission and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. We value accountability, respect, and mutual support as essential means to reach our goals. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, we offer outstanding health and retirement benefits, and paid time off, with a recognition of the need to balance work and life. This position is an onsite role at our office in Chicago.If you would like to be considered, please submit the following:a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest and how your experience would benefit the organizationa current resumea link to an online portfolio of past workto jobopening@ltp.org. Please include “Production Designer” in the subject or attention line. You may also mail your submission to 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.Requirements:
Experience Required:
A college degree is required; major in graphic design, media studies, or like field is preferred. A minimum one-year experience working on page production projects, particularly books or other multiple-page publications. Knowledge and experience with color correction, photo aesthetics, and CMYK printing process. Must have experience designing for print and demonstrated knowledge of fundamental typographical principles. Familiarity with proofreaders’ marks required.Additional Requirements:
Advanced proficiency with current Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Demonstrated understanding of basic design principles and color theory. Must have exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to adhere to style and layout guidelines within a template and maintain consistency across multiple files. Strong verbal and written skills are required while communicating with others in a productive, growth-oriented manner. Fluency in English is required; ability to read and write in Spanish is preferred. HTML and e-pub file experience is beneficial.
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