About the job
Insight Editions is looking for a Print Production Department Assistant to join their production department.
The production department sources new vendors, develops book and gift products, oversees active projects from files received to ex-factory, and manages the file and library archives.
The Print Production Department Assistant supports the department by processing incoming/outgoing packages, updating specs and quantities in the internal database, and collecting and archiving final files, along with other miscellaneous administrative support.
The role also offers opportunities for growth – gaining advanced print-production skills within Adobe Creative suite, learning to build specifications and develop new products, gaining experience communicating with international vendors, potentially managing digital and physical archives, and working with managers with up to 10 years or above of print production experience.
Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask, while maintaining accuracy and a strong attention to detail.
This is an on-site position in San Rafael, California.
Responsibilities
- Process incoming and outgoing packages
- Collect, check, and archive final project files
- Maintain the production library
- File Support: Prepare, preflight, and edit files in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, illustrator, photoshop, acrobat); pull archived files as needed; archive files when projects are complete.
- Miscellaneous administrative support
Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Suite (Gmail, Google drive, Google sheets)
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 1-2 years of printing knowledge preferred
- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and quantitative ability
Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.