UWorld is a worldwide leader in online test prep for college entrance, undergraduate, graduate, and professional licensing exams throughout the United States. Since 2003, over 2 million students have trusted us to help them prepare for high-stakes examinations.

UWorld is seeking talented Book Publishing/Publication designer to join our growing illustration department. This individual will be key contributor as we prepare brand new book materials for release. UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and employee-centric environment that provides opportunities to artists who are passionate about creating beautiful and educational materials to teach the next generation of professionals from all disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong understanding of print/ebook layout, pre-press and finishing is preferred
Confidently work in an environment with high expectations and tight deadlines
Be receptive to feedback from peers and management
Have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Continuously develop and expand professional skills

Job duties:

Responsible for the creation, updating and testing of files for print/ebooks
Import text into Microsoft word and InDesign templates for web and print publication
Maintain consistency between eBook and Print versions
Create vector graphics according to a style guide
Analyze existing assets and content to match and innovate current style
Communicate with content producers and peer reviewers on edits
Collaborate with our teams to create novel ways of visualizing difficult concepts
Collaborate with management and team members to ensure goals are met
Help maintain an efficient and successful production process
Adapt to shifting priorities and assist our on-site graphic artists as needed
Communicate efficiently with remote teams
Attend all required meetings and provide feedback when needed
Create and maintain files for digital and print distribution
Aid in file maintenance and asset management
Work independently or in small groups to troubleshoot and provide solutions to production issues

Qualifications:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in digital design or related work
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and InDesign
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word

Soft Skills:

Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English
Excellent attention to detail and organization skills and ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
Ability to work effectively within a changing environment that is going through high growth
Exceptional follow-through, personal drive, and ability to understand direction and feedback

Publication Designer (Book Publication)

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