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Senior Production Controller - Trade/Children`s Books

A leading, major publisher of trade and children`s books,  is looking for a Senior Production Controller to join this busy, friendly production department.

Based in central London this is a fantastic opportunity to work on some great titles, including the children`s lists and you will be running production on a wide range of titles across a very strong imprint, including sound books and pop-ups. Working closely with the editorial and design teams there will be a lot of opportunity to play a key role in developing new projects. You will be closely involved with custom publishing and co-editions, costing new projects from the beginning and negotiating prices, specifications and schedules with suppliers. You will also deal with specifications for assigned titles and order sufficient dummies for sales requirements. You will organise safety testing and attend start-up meetings for assigned frontlist titles; negotiate repro costs and place work with printers. Other duties will include checking colour proofs, PDF`s and jacket files in InDesign and other duties as designated by the Production Director.

This is a great opportunity to work on some well known popular titles and the successful person may be a Production Controller with strong demonstrable skills looking for the next step, or a Senior Production Controller looking for a broader role with greater responsibilities and the opportunity to work on some great titles.  You will have strong trade  and children`s book production skills and will have an excellent understanding of print, repro and manufacturing processes; an understanding of safety legislation/testing and used to working with suppliers abroad. You will also be able to demonstrate great organisational, communication and numerical skills. You will be motivated, able to work to deadlines and able to prioritise your workload. Good IT skills are necessary and a working knowledge of Indesign would be an advantage.
 

Senior Production Controller - Trade/Children`s Books

Redwood, London
Permanent
Children's Publishing, Trade
Production
Reference: 
TDSPE39
Salary description: 
Excellent salary package

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