AUTHOR FACING GRAPHIC ARTIST
Your job is to apply corrections in the design, format, and layout of both the cover and interior parts of the book on a real-time basis. You will also communicate with customers via telephone, email, and/or letter on the status of book production process.
A day in the life of a graphic artist includes . . .
Answers customers' questions and address concerns, and educate them on services scope and design/print standards. Assesses corrections and instructions submitted by the customer making sure they are workable and implemented.Ensures process improvement to drive improvements in productivity, efficiency and customer satisfactio
nUsing Adobe InDesign to create the initial and revision layouts ba
sed on set formatting and technical specifications provided by the authorMaking sound design decisions a
bout potential layout issues ba
sed on standard operating procedures for design-related workApplying and/or altering template styles according to an author’s requirements
This job is perfect for you if you have . . .
Working knowledge of MS Office applications, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, InDesignA good understanding of proofreading symbolsAbove-average comprehension and good oral and written communication skillsA keen eye for details, are a team player, and have the ability to multitaskAt least one year work design experience (preferred but not necessary)
Author Solutions is a leader in supported self-publishing. Through strategic alliances with leading trade publishers, Author Solutions makes it possible to efficiently develop new literary talent and provide authors with platforms to bring their books to readers everywhere. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, we provide the technology and services that make publishing easy, affordable, and available to anyone—both anywhere and any time.