VACANCY

IAN RANDLE PUBLISHERS

Invites applications from suitably qualified persons

to fill the position of

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Working in book production is a career for people who are highly organised, able to negotiate, diplomatic and willing to accept responsibility for the quality of the final product. The Production Controller has overall responsibility for the physical process of transforming the manuscript and artwork into the finished book.

CORE FUNCTIONS

o   Typesetting/page layouts of books

o   Designing covers

o   Estimating, Costing and Scheduling

o   Print Buying

o   Commissioning and Supervising Freelance Designers and Typesetters; and

QUALIFICATIONS

o   An Undergraduate degree together with a least 2 years’ experience in graphic design and/or printing.

o   Proficiency in industry-standard software applications particularly the Adobe Creative Suite, Corel Draw, QuarkXPress and InDesign.

o   Skills in Windows-based programmes are essential.

o   An understanding of printing techniques

In addition, Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, written and time management skills.

Interested persons should submit letters of application along with detailed Resumes to

The Managing Director

Ian Randle Publishers

by e-mail at clp@ianrandlepublishers.com