Manager, Production Design (National Geographic)
- Location
- Washington, DC, USA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Posting Title: Manager, Production Design (National Geographic) Req ID: 10156253 Job Description: Lead the print production team supporting National Geographic Magazine, Kids/Little Kids, Bookazines, and History publications, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output, and on-time release while maintaining design integrity and production excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of production specialists.
- Oversee production schedules, proofing cycles, and release readiness. Ensure files meet technical, prepress, and printer specifications.
- Partner with Design, Editorial, Photo, Graphics, and vendors to resolve issues.
- Maintain production standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
- Drive operational improvements and production efficiency across publications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in print production, magazine publishing, or related media environments.
- Experience leading teams and managing complex production workflows.
- Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign and print production processes.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting multiple publication brands or product lines.
- Knowledge of publishing workflow systems such as K4.
- Experience with printer/vendor management and release processes.
- Understanding of color correction, retouching, and image reproduction standards.
- Proven success improving workflows and production operations.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Publishing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education:
- Advanced degree or specialized training in Publishing, Graphic Design, Production Management, or a related discipline.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $117,200.00 to $157,100.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: National Geographic Job Posting Primary Business: National Geographic (DET) Primary Job Posting Category: Editorial - Graphic Development Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Washington, DC, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted: 2026-07-21
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Posted 15 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job