Abrams Books

Position Overview: 

Abrams is searching for a Senior Production Manager to focus on the production of graphic novels, manga, and high-end “art of comics” titles. Based on department needs, this may also include complex format children’s titles.  Candidate must be energetic, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver who can handle various assignments.

Responsibilities

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

• Manage creation and processing of production-related purchase orders.
• Create, revise, and maintain production schedules and detailed project status. 
• Data entry in title management system.
• Traffic deliverables between departments and outside vendors
• 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 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 do we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Company-paid time off during Christmas week
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Health Benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000

This role is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days in the office per week. 

ABRAMS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.