Print Designer

Location: Palakkad

Summary:

We are seeking a Print Designer to design visually engaging, highly structured textbooks
and workbooks for the K-12 market. You will transform complex educational content into
age-appropriate layouts that facilitate learning, managing projects from initial grid concepts
to final print-ready production.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Page Layout & Graphic Design
Book Layouts:
Design structured, age-appropriate page layouts, covers, and chapter
openers using advanced master pages and style sheets.
Visual Hierarchy:
Create clear typographic hierarchies to break up dense text,
making lessons intuitive for young learners.
Art Direction:
Brief and manage freelance illustrators and photo researchers to
ensure visuals align with educational goals.
Asset Prep:
Render clean charts, maps, and vector graphics from raw editorial data.
2. Prepress & Production
File Setup:
Build technically flawless Adobe InDesign files optimized for
commercial print (precise grids, bleeds, and CMYK color).
Quality Control:
Review printer proofs, digital bluelines, and color matches to
ensure high-quality output.
Vendor Coordination:
Interface with print vendors regarding technical
specifications, paper stocks, and binding types.
3. Collaboration & Workflow
Editorial Alignment:
Partner with curriculum editors to map text perfectly to design
layouts and learning objectives.
Timeline Management:
Manage multiple design deadlines across grade levels to
meet strict publishing calendars.

Key Qualifications
Tools:
Expert-level mastery of Adobe InDesign (long-document features),
Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Experience:

3+ years of book design experience, ideally in educational publishing or
children's media.
Print Expertise:
Deep knowledge of commercial printing processes, pre-flighting,
and color management.
Education Lens:
Familiarity with K-12 developmental aesthetics and layout
constraints.