Book Production Assistant

Book Production Assistant Vannah’s Dark Press LLC | Louisville, Ohio About Vannah’s Dark Press Vannah’s Dark Press (VDP) is a small, independently owned bookbinding business specializing in creating unique, handcrafted custom editions of popular books. We transform traditional paperback books into beautiful, collectible hardcover editions with custom designed covers, decorative foiling, specialty endpapers, and printed book edges. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Book Production Assistant to join our team and help bring our special editions to life! Roles & Responsibilities The Book Production Assistant will assist with various stages of the bookbinding and production process. Responsibilities may include: Book Preparation: Preparing paperback books for rebinding, including removing original covers, cleaning spines, and preparing book blocks. Book Assembly: Assisting with the construction and assembly of custom hardcover books, including attaching endpapers, applying adhesives, and casing books into hardcover shells. Foiling & Finishing: Assisting with toner reactive foiling, cover preparation, and other finishing details. Quality Control: Inspecting completed books for imperfections, ensuring each product meets our quality standards. Order Fulfillment: Carefully packaging finished books, preparing shipping materials, and assisting with order fulfillment. Inventory Management: Organizing books, materials, supplies, and works in progress to maintain an efficient production environment. Workspace Organization: Keeping workstations, equipment, and production areas clean, organized, and stocked. General Production Support: Assisting with additional tasks as needed to keep production running smoothly and meet order deadlines. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing high-quality work. Is patient, dependable, and comfortable performing repetitive hands-on tasks. Is organized and able to follow detailed instructions. Can work independently after receiving proper training. Has good time management skills and can maintain productivity without sacrificing quality. Is comfortable working with their hands, using small tools, and learning specialized equipment. Is willing to learn new techniques and adapt as the business grows. Enjoys books, crafting, or creative projects (a plus, but not required!). Experience & Training No previous bookbinding experience is required! Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. Experience with crafting, assembly, production, packaging, or other detail-oriented work is helpful but not necessary. We value reliability, a willingness to learn, and attention to detail over previous experience. Work Environment This is a hands-on position working in a small, independently operated book production studio. The role involves a combination of seated and standing tasks, repetitive hand movements, and handling books, materials, and production equipment. Our studio is a creative, growing environment where quality and craftsmanship are our top priorities. Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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