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Production Designer at Packt. Team - Horizontal. Reporting to - Production Lead. About Packt. Packt's mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. We are a technical publisher and learning provider with over 400 staff based across the globe, primarily in India and the UK. Our products have global relevance, and our multimedia portfolio includes over 7,000 books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses. . For more details, visit . www.packtpub.com. .. Role Overview. The Production Designer (PD) will be responsible for creating engaging, visually appealing, and high-quality content across multiple verticals. This role involves producing books and related materials based on specific briefs while maintaining Packt’s quality standards. The PD must have a keen eye for detail, strong design skills, and a drive to produce outstanding content. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.. What You Will Do. ·         . Evaluate the quality of images provided by authors and provide feedback to Content Engineers.. ·         . Redraw or modify images to meet print and digital distribution requirements.. ·         . Design book mockups and full covers for Packt and external channels.. ·         . Lay out book chapters using InDesign and ensure consistency in quality and formatting.. ·         . Ensure timely submission of books to the Distribution team for printing and digital publishing.. ·         . Coordinate with Technical Editors, Content Engineers, and Distribution Executives to streamline production workflows.. ·         . Prepare and share post-production files with the Content Distribution Team.. ·         . Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, quality standards, and brand guidelines.. ·         . Handle urgent and important ad hoc production tasks as required.. ·         . Create marketing assets such as banners, posters, and flyers based on briefs.. ·         . Maintain Packt’s brand consistency across all design outputs.. ·         . Escalate critical issues to the Production Lead in a timely manner.. Who You Are. The work we do is fast-paced, demanding, and intellectually challenging. We are looking for dynamic candidates with an interest in technology and in helping tech professionals to learn. You will need strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent organization and time-management skills. You will need to be proactive in troubleshooting and problem-solving, upbeat, enthusiastic, and motivated. You will be a demonstrated self-starter who is focused and calm under pressure. . The work at Packt is fast-paced and challenging, requiring individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about design. The ideal candidate will have:. Must-have Skills: . ·         . Strong understanding of creative design principles and brand alignment.. ·         . Proficiency in design and photo-editing software such as InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Distiller, and Adobe Acrobat.. ·         . Experience with MS Office 365 for documentation and collaboration.. ·         . Exceptional creativity and innovative design approach.. ·         . Excellent time management and organizational skills.. ·         . Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.. ·         . High accuracy and attention to detail.. ·         . Ability to manage projects efficiently and meet deadlines.. Good-to-have Skills:. ·         . Knowledge of the latest design trends in publishing.. ·         . Experience with risk management in design projects.. ·         . Passion for learning new design techniques and software.. ·         . Willingness to accept feedback and iterate on designs.. ·         . Flexibility to work on marketing collateral as required.. Qualifications. ·         . Bachelor’s degree in any field, preferably technical.. ·         . Proficiency in tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Distiller, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office 365.. Why Work at Packt. We are a global and remote-first business with most of our team based in India and the UK. We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them. Our culture is open and informal and based around learning. We love sharing ideas and we want everyone to feel that they have an input into how the business works. We are a fun place to work but with a focus on performance and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth and career progression. We try to achieve this by:. ·         Ensuring a positive working environment for all team members, supportive of flexible and remote work.. ·         Supporting individual development through growth opportunities and internal mobility.. ·         Encouraging social collaboration within teams and communities and knowledge-sharing.. ·         Fostering a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.. We focus on the full employee experience. We seek to achieve this by: . ·         Providing a broad range of benefits and initiatives. . ·         Advocating a healthy lifestyle where wellbeing is seen as an essential responsibility. . ·         Celebrating success stories and encouraging peer-to-peer recognition. . ·         Fostering a culture of self-development. . ·         Providing a work environment where the best idea wins, and challenges are encouraged. . Benefits .  . You will also have access to a range of flexible benefits that are designed to help you make the most of your time with us.. ·         Bonus scheme . ·         5 day working week. ·         25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays). ·         Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India. ·         Training programs and Certification. ·         Group Medical Insurance . ·         Wellness initiatives.  . Salary Range - INR 30,000 – 70,000 fixed pay per month (skills and/or experience dependent).  . Disclaimer: Packt does not authorize any third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on our behalf. We are not involved in any financial transactions with these parties. Our hiring process is managed internally, and all applications should be made through the official procedures outlined in our job listings..  .  .  . Company Location: India.