Production Artist Job at Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in Carol Stream
Description For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God’s Word. Today we’re one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand. The Tyndale Design Team is a hidden gem of design excellence. Larger than most design teams, we are 20+ creatives who meet weekly to collaborate on book and Bible projects. We regularly pursue quality in our craft as we research our industry, learn new processes, seek out inspiration, and push ourselves to create designs that surprise and delight our clients. Within this team, a small but mighty band of production artists plays a vital role in refining and finalizing that work with precision and excellence seeking to honor God in everything we do and how we serve others. Designs that come through Tyndale aren’t just created—they're crafted, checked, and finessed by talented production artists who ensure every detail is accurate, print-ready, and true to the design vision. In addition to creative skill and technical excellence, our team is very supportive and deeply values collaboration, humility, and a desire to grow. You’ll work closely with art directors, designers, and fellow production artists to finalize covers, interior pages, and specialty products making sure each project is executed with care and beauty. From setting up and refining design files to troubleshooting production challenges—you’ll be an essential part of our workflow and creative process. What You’ll Do Prepare, preflight, and proof files for final output ensuring files contain all images and fonts used while maintaining proper color space and resolution. Build a file that separates correctly to the appropriate printing press plates, including spot colors, varnish, and emboss. Export files to PDF, tiff, psd for use in Typesetting or other applications. Collect final files for output, transfer via FTP or email to vendor. Extensive working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a professional team while demonstrating a service-oriented attitude. Build page layouts to the exact specifications of templates provided by the print vendor. Execute corrections to layouts based on directions from Art Director and Editorial. Follow established product standards to ensure consistency in format and layout. Create or update interior support pages with Art Director’s guidance (i.e., front matter, cross-promotions, charts, timelines, maps). Retouch and color correct images with direction from an Art Director. Communicate with Product Managers and Art Directors regarding job specifications, progress, and issues. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the projects managed. Interact with other departments (i.e. Manufacturing) as required to resolve production issues. Skills and Qualifications Needed 1+ years of experience in production work Graduated from college with a design degree and/or has developed professional-level skills through hands‑on experience A portfolio or sample work that demonstrates strong file setup skills Deep knowledge in InDesign and Photoshop; working knowledge of Illustrator Strong organizational skills, and the ability to keep multiple projects on track An understanding of the print production process and preparing press‑ready files A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and sharp eye for detail Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith This is a job best done in person. We believe you will learn the most from sitting side‑by‑side with our experienced designers and production artists. Flexibility to work from home occasionally will be available once you’ve settled in. We want to hear more about you and why you are interested in Tyndale and this role, so we highly recommend including a cover letter and a link to your portfolio or relevant samples of your production work. Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our‑mission. The hiring range for this position is $21 - $24 hourly . Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate’s education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors. A summary of Tyndale’s comprehensive benefits is: #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job