Production Director at Abrams Books in St. Petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

About us:

Since 1949, ABRAMS has been a leader in publishing stunning art and illustrated books. Today, we continue to push boundaries with critically acclaimed works across art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, design, fashion, and more. With a diverse range of imprints, including Abrams ComicArts, Abrams Press, Amulet Books, and The Overlook Press, we're all about high-quality, brilliantly designed books that capture the imagination.

Position Overview:

Abrams is searching for a Production Director to focus on the production of our Children's division, which includes top authors Jeff Kinney and Alex Aster. The ideal candidate must be an energetic leader who is comfortable interacting with all divisions and is a proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

Handle all elements of production from files to finished product, including but are not limited to:

• Lead a small team of production managers and be part of the production leadership team.
• Manage creation and processing of production-related purchase orders.
• Create, revise, and maintain production schedules and detailed project status.
• Manage co-editions, drop shipments and custom publishing as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships and clear communication with co-workers and vendors.
• Resolve or escalate queries throughout the production process, in consultation with the head of Production, Design and Editorial teams.
• Maintains all QC/compliance paperwork (safety testing, vendor approvals, NDA's, licensor agreements, etc., as needed)
• Focuses on continuous improvement of workflow, internal communications, and overall processes.
• Ensures quality of product and schedule integrity in support of Abrams' mission

Qualification

• Must have 8+ years of experience in publishing production with a thorough understanding of book making process.
  Experience working with publishing, inventory and operations.
  Experience working with both domestic and foreign suppliers.
  Must be organized, detail oriented, have a flexible mind set, and be able to multi-task
  Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
  Excellent written and verbal skills
  Knowledge of safety testing for children's books is a plus
  

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office).
  Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.
  Company-paid time off during Christmas week.
  Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.
  Retirement savings and life insurance.
  Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
  

Application Instructions: Excited? Please submit your resume and cover letter to join our dynamic team!

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