Book Design and Production Assistant - 529898

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 219801 - University Press

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Book Design and Production Assistant assists with the design of book covers and interiors. Assesses cover art quality and appropriateness. Typesets approximately interiors per year. Designs and prepares for outside typesetter. Sets style sheets in InDesign and provides type specifications to typesetter. Converts jackets to covers and sets new copyright page for new-in-paper titles.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of graphic design or print production experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of graphic design or print production experience; OR bachelor's degree and some graphic design or print production experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop on Mac. Superior attention to detail. Excellent time management skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Awareness of book and cover design trends.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience, to include some experience with print production and typesetting. Experience with Adobe Illustrator.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

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