Publishing Production Executive

Job Description

Job Description (JD): Senior Publishing Production Executive – Typesetting (Adobe InDesign)
Company

OGAI Tech

Job Title

Senior Publishing Production Executive – Typesetting (Adobe InDesign)

Job Location
Chennai
Employment Type
Full-Time
Job Summary

The Senior Publishing Production Executive will manage the complete publishing production lifecycle, including layout design, typesetting, proofreading coordination, and final file delivery. The role requires advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign, ensuring high-quality output, adherence to client specifications, and timely delivery of publishing projects across print and digital formats.

Key Responsibilities
Publishing Production
Manage the complete typesetting lifecycle from layout creation to final output.
Ensure timely completion of publishing projects.
Deliver high-quality print-ready and digital-ready files.
Typesetting & Layout Design
Create professional layouts using Adobe InDesign.
Design and maintain structured document templates.
Apply:
Paragraph Styles
Character Styles
Master Pages
Object Styles
Utilize GREP-based automation for efficient formatting.
Content Formatting

Work on publishing content such as:

STM (Scientific, Technical & Medical) Journals
Academic Textbooks
Trade Books
eLearning Materials

Format complex publishing elements including:

Mathematical Equations
Tables
Figures
Images
Charts
References
Footnotes
Quality Assurance
Maintain consistency in layout and formatting.
Ensure compliance with client specifications.
Verify style consistency across publications.
Maintain high production quality standards.
Collaboration
Coordinate with editorial teams.
Work closely with cross-functional production teams.
Manage client revisions and feedback.
Resolve technical layout and formatting issues.
Project Management
Meet project timelines and production schedules.
Handle multiple publishing projects simultaneously.
Monitor production progress and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Relevant qualification in Publishing, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or related field is an advantage.
Required Experience
Experience in publishing production and professional typesetting.
Experience handling high-volume publishing workflows.
Technical Skills
Adobe InDesign
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign
Layout automation
Template creation
Master Pages
Paragraph & Character Styles
Object Styles
GREP Styles
Production workflows
Typesetting
Professional page layout
Print production
Digital publishing
Page architecture
Typography standards
Style consistency
Content Formatting
Mathematical equations
Tables
Figures
Academic content
Scientific publishing
Preferred Technical Skills
MathType (or equivalent equation editor)
EPUB production
PDF/X output
Adobe InDesign JavaScript scripting
GREP scripting
Template standardization
XML tagging (BITS/JATS)
LaTeX exposure
Required Competencies
Technical
Publishing Production
Adobe InDesign
Typesetting
Print Production
Digital Publishing
Template Development
Layout Design
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Deliverables
Print-ready files
Digital-ready files
Consistent layouts
Error-free typesetting
Client-compliant publishing outputs
Preferred Industry Experience
Academic Publishing
STM Publishing
Educational Publishing
eLearning Content Production
Trade Book Publishing
How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

Updated Resume

Email: careers@ogaitech.in

Subject Line:
Application – Senior Typesetting Executive – [Your Name]

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