Candlewick Press is hiring: Graphic Production Assistant in Somerville

Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville, MA seeks a Graphic Production Assistant. Reporting to the Senior Graphic Production Specialist, this position will provide support to the Graphic Production team, covering a wide array of exciting projects. Following Candlewick aesthetic styles and standards, the Graphic Production Assistant will assist with reprints, inputting text changes, Preflight/PDF Creation/Postflight of final files for print, color-correction, and Hi-Rez Photoshop projects.

Duties also include:

1. Retrieve and prepare archive assets for various reuse needs.
2. Create special effect plates for print (i.e. Spot-Gloss, Emboss, Foil-Stamp, etc.).
3. Generate and update barcodes.
4. Fulfill file and PDF requests.
5. 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. A love of children’s books is a plus.

Experience:

Ideal candidate will have experience working with industry standard Adobe software, an understanding of various printing processes, and color theory. Typesetting experience and understanding of proofreading marks is a plus.

Skills:

Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro. Candidate must be very detail-oriented and work well under pressure. Good communication, time management, and organizational skills a must.

This is a full-time position based in Somerville, MA with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more!

To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to careers@candlewick.com, referencing "Graphic Production Assistant".