Associate Project Manager (InDesign) - Creative Services

Associate Project Manager – Publishing

Location:

Department:

Job Type:

Shift:

About the Role:

Associate Project Manager – Publishing

on time, within scope, and beyond expectations.

What You’ll Do:

As the glue that holds projects together, you will:

• Orchestrate the publishing lifecycle

  – from editorial and design through production and delivery.

• Keep timelines sharp

  by tracking milestones, updating schedules, and maintaining precise documentation.

• Bridge creativity and execution

  by coordinating between internal teams (supervisors, designers, proofreaders) and external partners (clients, vendors, authors).

• Stay one step ahead

  by monitoring workflows, identifying risks, and flagging potential roadblocks early.

• Support budgets

  through invoice tracking, vendor management, and financial alignment.

• Uphold publishing integrity

  by ensuring rights, permissions, and quality standards are never compromised.

• Facilitate reviews

  —managing proof approvals, version control, and QC checks with finesse.

• Be the voice of clarity

  during project meetings by capturing minutes, actions, and ensuring smooth follow-ups.

• Elevate processes

  by documenting best practices and contributing to continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

• A

  Bachelor’s degree

  in any discipline with relevant publishing or project management experience.

• 2–4 years

  of hands-on experience in publishing, editorial, production, or project management.
• Excellent

  written and verbal communication skills

  —clear, concise, and engaging.
• Working knowledge of publishing workflows and tools (InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong

  organization and multitasking ability

  —juggling multiple projects without missing a beat.
• Familiarity with project management platforms (Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• An eye for

  detail

  and a heart that beats for

  books and publishing.

• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work independently when needed.

Preferred Extras

• Awareness of

  production workflows

  like copyediting, proofreading, design, and printing.
• Experience engaging with

  authors, creatives, or publishing professionals.

Why Flatworld Solutions?

ideas meet execution