The Role
This role brings together editorial clarity and visual structure. You will shape the internal architecture of our books, turning raw manuscripts into organized, readable, and professionally designed interiors.
The work goes beyond layout. You will guide how information flows, how hierarchy is built, and how readers move through content with ease. Every decision you make should improve clarity, consistency, and the overall reading experience.
Key Responsibilities
Interior Structure and Layout
Design and build interior systems that match the tone and complexity of each book. Work with standard prose as well as layered content such as callouts, sidebars, quotes, tables, footnotes, and appendices. Create flexible templates that keep long manuscripts consistent.
Editorial Structure Support
Work closely with authors and editors to improve how content is structured visually. Spot areas where sections need clearer breaks, where hierarchy is weak, or where layout can improve understanding.
Typography and Hierarchy
Apply strong typesetting principles with a clear focus on readability. Build and maintain heading systems, paragraph styles, spacing rules, and alignment standards.
Long Document Management
Handle complex manuscripts using advanced Adobe InDesign features. Build book files, generate tables of contents, manage cross-references, and keep production files clean.
Production Readiness
Prepare print-ready interiors with careful attention to margins, gutters, pagination, and image quality. Ensure all files meet press requirements.
Required Skills
Technical
Advanced InDesign Expertise, Photoshop, & Illustrator.
Industry
Editorial Awareness & Print Production Knowledge.
Soft Skills
Detail-Oriented Execution & Clear Communication.
What Success Looks Like
First 30 Days
You understand and apply the house style. You complete your first manuscript, taking it from a raw Word document to a clean, production-ready interior.
First 60 Days
You begin refining templates and improving consistency across titles. You start identifying layout improvements to smooth workflows.
First 90 Days
You work closely with editorial on complex titles, building reliable systems that support consistency across future projects.