Print Designer

Learningmate Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Learningmate Solutions is seeking a Print Designer to design structured textbooks and workbooks for the K-12 market, translating complex educational content into age-appropriate layouts from initial grid concepts to print-ready production.

You will lead page layouts, manage freelance illustrators, prep assets in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and ensure proofs and color accuracy across printing vendors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of book design experience, ideally in educational publishing or children’s media.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes, pre-flighting, and color management.
• Familiarity with K-12 developmental aesthetics and layout constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design structured, age-appropriate page layouts, covers, and chapter openers using advanced master pages and style sheets.
• Direct and manage freelance illustrators and photo researchers to align visuals with educational goals.
• Prepare assets and render charts/maps/vector graphics from editorial data for print.
• Build InDesign files optimized for commercial print with precise grids and CMYK color.
• Review printer proofs, digital bluelines, and color matches to ensure high-quality output.
• Interface with print vendors regarding technical specifications, paper stocks, and binding types.
• Collaborate with editors to map text to design layouts and learning objectives.
• Manage multiple design deadlines across grade levels to meet publishing calendars.

Skills

Graphic design

Layout design

Project management

Editorial alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

We are seeking a Print Designer to design visually engaging, highly structured textbooks and workbooks for the K-12 market. You will transform complex educational content into age-appropriate layouts that facilitate learning, managing projects from initial grid concepts to final print-ready production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Page Layout & Graphic Design

• Book Layouts: Design structured, age-appropriate page layouts, covers, and chapter openers using advanced master pages and style sheets.
• Visual Hierarchy: Create clear typographic hierarchies to break up dense text, making lessons intuitive for young learners.
• Art Direction: Brief and manage freelance illustrators and photo researchers to ensure visuals align with educational goals.
• Asset Prep: Render clean charts, maps, and vector graphics from raw editorial data.

2. Prepress & Production

• File Setup: Build technically flawless Adobe InDesign files optimized for commercial print (precise grids, bleeds, and CMYK color).
• Quality Control: Review printer proofs, digital bluelines, and color matches to ensure high-quality output.
• Vendor Coordination: Interface with print vendors regarding technical specifications, paper stocks, and binding types.

3. Collaboration & Workflow

• Editorial Alignment: Partner with curriculum editors to map text perfectly to design layouts and learning objectives.
• Timeline Management: Manage multiple design deadlines across grade levels to meet strict publishing calendars.

Key Qualifications

• Tools: Expert-level mastery of Adobe InDesign (long-document features), Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience: 3+ years of book design experience, ideally in educational publishing or children's media.
• Print Expertise: Deep knowledge of commercial printing processes, pre-flighting, and color management.
• Education Lens: Familiarity with K-12 developmental aesthetics and layout constraints.

Thanks & Regards,

Neelam Fernandes

HR Team - India