Contract Layout Specialist (Educational Publishing)

OverviewThe Contract Layout Specialist is responsible for executing high-volume layout, formatting, and production updates for K–12 instructional materials, including student editions, teacher editions, and assessments. This production role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and adherence to established templates and styles. The instructional materials are middle school mathematics and require equation and fraction formatting. This role is ideal for experienced layout specialists who can efficiently process revisions and maintain consistency across large sets of files. Key Responsibilities·        Layout & Productiono  Flow content into existing templates using Adobe InDesigno  Apply paragraph/character styles, master pages, and formatting ruleso  Place and adjust images, tables, and instructional elementso  Ensure clean pagination, spacing, and visual hierarchy·        Revisions & Correctionso  Implement edits from content editors, QA reviewers, and client feedbacko  Execute bulk updates across multiple related files or versionso  Track and manage version control across iterative roundso  Apply edits to illustrations, art, images, and graphics as needed·        Quality Controlo  Check for overset text, style inconsistencies, and formatting errorso  Ensure alignment with design standards and brand guidelineso  Flag missing assets, unclear edits, or layout conflicts·        File Managemento  Follow strict naming conventions and folder structureso  Package files for print or digital deliveryo  Maintain organized links and assets·        Deliverableso  Fully formatted InDesign files (INDD + packaged files)o  Print-ready PDFs (when applicable)o  Completed revision cycles within defined timelinesQualifications·        Required Qualificationso  Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesigno  Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshopo  Experience with multi-page publications (textbooks, workbooks, manuals, etc.)o  Strong understanding of styles, templates, and content-development/production workflowso  High attention to detail and ability to execute repetitive tasks accuratelyo  Ability to meet deadlines in a production-driven environment·        Preferred Qualificationso  Experience in K–12 curriculum publishingo  Familiarity with accessibility standards and structured contento  Experience working with editorial markups and QA processesCompensation·        $6.50 per page for “first pass” and $5.00 per page for “subsequent passes” for layout work and revisions.·        $25.00 per hour for additional support tasks, such as combining PDFs, bundling files, etc.Contract Details·        Must have an Adobe Creative Cloud license (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)·        Flexible remote work with agreed-upon deadlines.·        Must have reliable Internet access and ability to work with shared documents and collaborative tools.Core Values·        We are Problem Solvers·        We are Proactive·        We are Adaptable·        We incorporate Perspective·        We are PurposefulECS Learning Systems, www.ecslearningsystems.com (Asteria Learning, Inc.) is headquartered in Spring Branch, Texas (just north of San Antonio). Our mission is to inspire the hearts of educators to reveal the brilliance of every child. We have more than 40 years of experience helping students meet and exceed expectations and demonstrate measurable learning gains. ECS Learning Systems, Inc., was founded in 1982 and acquired by Asteria Learning, Inc., in 2020. The company offers high-quality print and digital supplementary educational materials, curriculum development services, and evaluation services.