Senior Print & Curriculum Design Specialist

Position Title: Senior Print & Curriculum Design Specialist

Department: Design & Content Production

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Bengaluru, India

1. Executive Summary

We are seeking a versatile, highly skilled, and detail-oriented Senior Print & Curriculum Design Specialist with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in print production, prepress workflows, and visual content creation.

In this dual-impact role, you will lead the design and page layouting of preschool curriculum textbooks, activity books, and learning aids, ensuring all artwork is flawlessly prepared for offset and digital press runs. Additionally, you will drive our promotional outreach by crafting high-impact marketing posters, educational displays, and short animated videos/motion graphics for digital media campaigns.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties

A. Preschool Curriculum & Layout Engineering

• Book Design & Layouting: Design and layout age-appropriate, visually engaging preschool textbooks, workbooks, activity kits, and teacher manuals (Playgroup, Nursery, LKG, UKG).
• Structural Precision: Implement grid systems, master pages, and consistent typography suitable for early childhood readers.
• Binding & Margin Setup: Calculate and apply correct gutter allowances, safety margins, page numbering, and signature sequences based on binding types (saddle-stitch, perfect bind, wire-o).
• Illustration Integration: Incorporate vector artwork, character illustrations, and interactive learning elements cleanly into structured page spreads.

B. Offset & Digital Prepress Production

• File Preparation: Prepare color-accurate, press-ready vector files and multi-page layouts utilizing CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Prepress Verification: Perform preflight checks including CMYK color space compliance, Pantone/PMS spot color management, bleed setup, minimum 300 DPI image resolution, and trapping settings.
• Plate & Imposition Setup: Manage multi-page imposition planning, die-cut vectors, varnish/UV layers, and foil-stamping masks for efficient Computer-to-Plate (CTP) output.
• Vendor & Press Coordination: Collaborate directly with offset press operators and print production partners to inspect digital proofs, CTP plates, paper stock selection (GSM), and post-press finishing quality.

C. Marketing Collaterals & Graphic Design

• Print Marketing: Design promotional posters, infographics, banner displays, catalog covers, and event collaterals for preschools and distributor kits.
• Brand Consistency: Maintain uniform branding across both print literature and digital touchpoints.

D. Digital Content & Video Motion Animation

• Video Production: Create short 2D animated videos, motion graphics, and video advertisements (Reels/Shorts) for digital marketing channels.
• Visual Storytelling: Animate book characters, interactive lessons, or brand announcements using video editing tools to increase online campaign engagement.

3. Key Requirements & Qualifications

Technical & Software Mastery

• CorelDRAW: Advanced skills in node manipulation, vector tracing, color separation, print-merge, and preparing files for offset machines.
• Adobe Creative Cloud:
  
• Adobe Illustrator: Expert level in vector graphics, artboard management, and complex layout elements.
• Adobe InDesign: Expert level in multi-page book publishing, master pages, parent page setups, paragraph/character styles, and book compilation.
• Motion Graphics & Video Editing: Hands-on proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, or comparable video tools (e.g., CapCut/Canva Pro) for short-form video creation.

Core Print Knowledge

• Printing Processes: Comprehensive understanding of offset press mechanics, digital short-run printing, CTP processing, and color separation techniques.
• Finishing & Paper Mechanics: Strong knowledge of paper grades, GSM selection, folding schemes, grain direction, lamination, die-cutting, and embossing processes.

Soft Skills & Creative Abilities

• Preschool Aesthetic Sense: Keen eye for child-friendly aesthetics, bright color palettes, clear visual hierarchy, and simple typography.
• Quality Control: Exceptional attention to technical detail with zero tolerance for typographical, alignment, or pre-press file errors.
• Time Management: Proven ability to manage tight production cycles and print deadlines efficiently.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Prior background in preschool / K-12 educational publishing, printing presses, or commercial pre-press departments.
• Experience with automated batch processing or template-driven design workflows.

5. What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape early childhood learning experiences across hundreds of classrooms.
• Dynamic work environment blending traditional print craftsmanship with digital motion design.
• Competitive salary package and professional growth pathways.