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Experience

7–10 Years

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Work from Home / Hybrid

Compensation

₹45,000 – ₹70,000 per month (based on experience and skills)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead our book design and page composition function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in educational publishing and a strong understanding of book production workflows. This role requires a creative leader who can translate editorial content into visually engaging, pedagogically effective, and production-ready layouts while managing design teams and ensuring timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and page composition of educational publications across ELT, K–12, Higher Education, and professional publishing projects.
• Develop visually appealing, reader-friendly, and production-ready page layouts that align with publisher specifications and brand guidelines.
• Establish and maintain high standards for typography, visual hierarchy, page balance, colour usage, and overall design consistency.
• Manage the complete book design lifecycle—from concept development through final production files.
• Collaborate closely with Editorial, Project Management, Production, and Artwork teams to deliver high-quality publishing solutions.
• Review and approve layouts, illustrations, graphics, tables, and page designs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and production readiness.
• Guide and mentor designers, providing constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
• Allocate design resources, monitor workloads, and ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Resolve complex design and production challenges while maintaining project schedules.
• Ensure all files meet print and digital production specifications and publisher requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends, publishing technologies, accessibility standards, and best practices in educational publishing.
• Drive process improvements and implement design efficiencies to enhance productivity and quality.

Required Skills

• 7–10 years of professional experience in book design and page composition within the educational or academic publishing industry.
• Strong expertise in educational publishing, including ELT, K–12, Higher Education, and academic content.
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout principles, visual hierarchy, colour theory, and information design.
• Proven experience designing complex, content-rich publications with high production quality.
• Strong knowledge of print production processes and digital publishing workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience working with publisher templates, design standards, and production specifications.
• Strong leadership, project planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• A qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with international educational publishers.
• Exposure to print and digital publishing workflows, including accessibility and interactive publishing standards.
• Experience leading and mentoring design teams.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end publishing and book production processes.
• Passion for creating high-quality educational content that enhances the learner’s experience.