Production Specialist

Job Description

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Essential duties/responsibilities: Ensure compliance with all approved design and web files (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Word). Meticulous review of file format, color management, fonts, page structure/master pages, black overprint, accessibility guidelines, image resolution, text wraps, and more. Work extensively with files in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat; own the fidelity of the InDesign files for assigned projects. Develop and refine InDesign preflight profiles to meet project and print specifications. Manage the upload of printer proofs and monitor the status of corrections and approvals. Assess and ensure compatibility of proofs across both print and digital platforms. Work collaboratively with design, digital, and product teams to align on project requirements and deliverables. Proficient in creating interactive PDFs using InDesign, including navigation, bookmark, forms features. Ability to read, understand, and apply information from a Style Guide. Attend and participate in project meetings. Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings. Communicate regularly with supervisors, vendors, internal, and external teams in order to accomplish project goals and meet project deadlines. Ensure projects adhere to best practices and all documentation is maintained appropriately. Required job skills: Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Preflight, PitStop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other publishing software Understanding of Editorial markup and how to implement. Successful delivery of final products and project deliverables according to prioritized schedules. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across multiple projects. Effective communication with coworkers, managers, other teams, and offshore Production vendor/partners. Excellent time management and ability to multi-task; ability to work independently. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Experience in Education Publishing (Print and Digital), G K-12. Minimum three years of experience in design and preflight process. Exhibited ability to learn new software, tools, systems