Print Designer - Publishing or Edtech Domain

Straive; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive Private Limited is seeking a Print Designer to craft visually engaging, well-structured textbooks and workbooks for the K-12 market. The role focuses on transforming complex educational content into clear, age-appropriate layouts from grid concepts to print-ready production.

You will lead page layouts, manage color and typography, and coordinate with illustrators, photo researchers, and curriculum editors to ensure alignment with learning objectives and high-quality output.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Page Layout & Graphic Design: Design structured, age-appropriate page layouts, covers, and chapter openers using master pages and style sheets.
• Prepress & Production: Build print-ready InDesign files with grids, bleeds, and CMYK color; ensure proofs and color accuracy.
• Vendor & Editorial Coordination: Interface with editors and print vendors to align text and design with learning objectives.
• Quality & Output: Review proofs and ensure high-quality output across all materials.

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Straive Private Limited (Erstwhile LearningMate Solutions Pvt. Ltd) is is a global leader in data analytics and AI operationalization, helping enterprises embed advanced AI and data capabilities into core business workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes and ROI. With a workforce of ~20,000 professionals serving 350+clients across 30+ markets, Straive combines technical scale with deep domain expertise. A key differentiator is its network of over 6,000 subject matter experts who specialize in managing and enriching complex, unstructured data—enabling organizations to build AI systems grounded in accuracy, context, and business relevance. The company continues to earn recognition from leading industry analysts and was recently named a Leader in AIM’s 2026 Generative AI and Data Engineering PeMa Quadrants. Backed by EQT — a purpose-driven global investment organization which was ranked among the world’s leading private equity firms by PEI in 2025 — Straive is positioned as a high-value alternative to traditional IT services providers, combining domain-led intelligence with AI execution at scale.

There is an open requirement for Print Designer (paginator/ compositor - kindly do not apply) at our esteemed organization with an experience of more than 3years into book layouts, print design.

Print Designer:

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.
• Editorial Alignment: Partner with curriculum editors to map text perfectly to design layouts and learning objectives.

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.