Job Summary:
We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Controller (QC) with a strong editorial background to join our Prepress team for K–12 content development and production. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of content and layout quality across textbooks, teacher guides, and workbooks. This role demands a deep understanding of K–12 pedagogy, editorial standards, and prepress workflows, including typesetting, layout checks, and print-readiness of educational content.
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial & Content Quality Control:
- Review and validate final typeset files (Student Books, Teacher Guides, Practice Books) for content accuracy, language quality, and instructional consistency.
- Ensure grade-appropriateness and alignment to curriculum standards (e.g., Common Core, state boards, CBSE/ICSE/NCERT as applicable).
- Check for factual, grammatical, typographical, and stylistic errors with a strong eye for editorial detail.
- Validate that editorial guidelines, pedagogy structures, and style sheets are adhered to across all components.
Prepress & Layout Review:
- Perform comprehensive QC of formatted pages (InDesign/PDF) to check:
- Page flow and sequence
- Consistency in fonts, styles, and design templates
- Proper placement of figures, tables, artwork, and callouts
- Adherence to print specifications and output settings
- Validate corrections after author/editorial review rounds and ensure version control.
Cross-functional Coordination:
- Work closely with content editors, designers, typesetters, and proofreaders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Provide feedback and training to internal and vendor teams regarding common quality issues or best practices.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain QA checklists, error logs, and sign-off trackers for all assigned projects.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the company’s quality benchmarks and client requirements before final release.
- Participate in internal quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in English, Education, Publishing, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in editorial or prepress roles, specifically handling K–12 educational content.
- Strong understanding of instructional design, curriculum frameworks, and grade-level appropriateness.
- Hands-on experience with InDesign, Acrobat, and editorial markup tools (e.g., Track Changes, proofing symbols).
- Familiarity with prepress standards and production workflows for educational publishing.
Key Skills:
- Excellent language skills (grammar, syntax, punctuation).
- Sharp eye for design and layout inconsistencies.
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities in deadline-driven environments.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Background:
- Experience working with K–12 publishers or EdTech companies.
- Exposure to multilingual content, accessibility guidelines, or digital content formats (eBooks, XML workflows) is a plus.
- Familiarity with QC tools like FlightCheck, PitStop, or similar would be an advantage.
Please send in your resume at : zoya.ahmed@qbslearning.com
Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Pay: ₹13,324.84 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Publishing K-12 : 3 years (Preferred)
- Editorial QC/Coldread : 3 years (Preferred)
- Adobe InDesign: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 09/06/2025