Head of Print Production & Workflow Design

5319 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,500 - 154,800; Full time

Job summary

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is seeking a senior production leader to guide a team of production specialists and drive scheduling, proofing, and release readiness across multiple publications.

The role requires deep expertise in print production, Adobe InDesign, and strong cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues with Design, Editorial, Photo, and vendor partners. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in print production, magazine publishing, or related media environments.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex production workflows.
• Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign and print production processes.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production specialists.
• Oversee production schedules, proofing cycles, and release readiness.
• Ensure files meet technical, prepress, and printer specifications.
• Partner with Design, Editorial, Photo, Graphics, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain production standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
• Drive operational improvements and production efficiency across publications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Publishing, Communications, or related field

Advanced degree in Publishing, Graphic Design, Production Management, or related discipline

Tools

Adobe InDesign

K4

Job description

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is seeking a senior production leader to guide a team of production specialists and drive scheduling, proofing, and release readiness across multiple publications.

The role requires deep expertise in print production, Adobe InDesign, and strong cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues with Design, Editorial, Photo, and vendor partners. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.