Production Controller (Illustrated and Mono)
Nobrow / Flying Eye Books are looking for a Production Controller to join their London team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled individual to join a busy team overseeing the production process of international front-list illustrated and mono titles.
Key duties:
- Manage and prepare titles for print deadlines
- Work closely with in-house Editorial, Design, Rights and Sales departments
- Oversee colour corrections where applicable
- Project costing and print buying
- Ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget, meeting the highest quality standards
Skills required:
- Proven relevant book trade production experience in colour and mono printing
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of the production process is essential
- Solid understanding of colour management and reproduction
- Detailed knowledge of the production life cycle, from delivery of raw MS to delivery of end products
- Proven experience in print buying (colour) is required
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Suites (Indesign & Photoshop) is essential
- IT skills: File packaging, Data bases, supplier systems such as InSite and FTP sites
- Knowledge of Biblio3
- Able to anticipate and solve potential issues with a proactive attitude
- Strong organisational, time-management and excellent communication skills
- A keen eye for detail and excellent numeric skills
- Licensing experience (desirable but not essential)
- Print Publishing qualification (LCC, BIC, Imago etc.) would be advantageous
Please send a covering letter and CV stating your salary expectations to Harry Gwinner – harry@nobrow.net
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th June 2019.