Editorial Production

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate and supervise editorial production, book design and development, ensuring quality and efficient resource optimization, while managing collaboration with various professionals in the publishing sector. Key Highlights: 1. Visual design and development for editorial publications 2. Editorial project management and quality control 3. Leadership and collaborative team management Ediciones Dabar is a Mexican publishing house dedicated to producing printed and digital educational content on faith, theology, spirituality, values, and human development, with nationwide presence across Mexico. Position Objective: Execute, plan, coordinate, and supervise all stages of editorial production—with priority given to training, design, and book development—ensuring timely delivery of projects meeting required standards of quality and format, while optimizing resources efficiently. Additionally, manage collaboration with designers, authors, proofreaders, layout artists, printers, and other stakeholders involved in the process, aligning all activities with the company’s strategic goals. **Main Responsibilities**: * Design and develop visual proposals for editorial publications (books) in both print and digital formats. * Perform or supervise adjustments to book layout, typesetting, and design. * Create and review final files for printing or digital distribution, ensuring visual and technical quality. * Implement and manage design tools and software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and AI. * Participate in reviewing and optimizing graphic and design materials. * Ensure consistency and application of visual guidelines across all publications. * Plan and coordinate the editorial production calendar, guaranteeing on-time and on-spec delivery. * Supervise workflow from manuscript receipt through to final product delivery. * Monitor editorial quality at every stage of the project. **Candidate Profile** Age: 30–40 years. Gender: Not specified. Education: * Completed bachelor’s degree in design, communications, editorial administration, or related field * Additional training: editorial production, advanced graphic design Experience: * 5–7 years in designing, typesetting, and producing printed books. Knowledge: * Advanced proficiency in design tools (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). * Editorial processes: editing, proofreading, design, and graphic production. * Editorial style guidelines and visual quality standards. * Editorial project management. * Basic cost control and budgeting. * Familiarity with digital distribution platforms and online publishing (eBooks, print-on-demand). * Use of AI-powered content creation tools. * Proficiency in basic office tools: Excel, Word, Outlook. Skills: * Creativity and innovation in graphic design. * Effective organization and planning. * Attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Clear and assertive communication. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure. * Leadership and collaborative team management. **Position Details** * Location: Mexico City, Coapa, and surrounding areas. * Reports to: Management. * Employment type: Full-time, on-site. * Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–17:30. * Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. * Statutory benefits. * Additional benefits: Monthly bonuses and an extra 15 days’ bonus (aguinaldo). * Professional training and development. Employment type: Full-time Salary: $17,000.00 – $20,000.00 per month Benefits: * Company parking Experience: * Editorial production (books): 5 years (Mandatory) Workplace: On-site employment