Freelance Production Assistant (Temp)

The Production Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to learn the craft of book production, printing, and manufacturing while contributing to the creation of luxury books and gift products.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Assistant will work closely with the Design, Editorial, and Operations teams in-house and with suppliers across Europe and Asia. The ideal candidate is smart, eager to learn, collegial, and highly organized, with the capacity to manage a large volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, with expected to be in office 2-3 days a week

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute weekly production status reports
• Enter and update project titles, specifications, budgets, and schedules in Asana and NetSuite
• Request and review estimates and production samples
• Track and manage the delivery of proofs and other materials
• Monitor and maintain inventories of consumable and ancillary items at binderies
• Handle client and partner audit requests
• Assign ISBNs and create barcodes
• Assist with reprinted titles, including basic estimating, scheduling, and file management
• Support the Production Director on special projects
• Assist with retouching and proofing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and time management abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail with a clear view of larger processes
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, build strong relationships, and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word and Excel
• Must be available to work standard business hours in person at the New York office, 2–3 days per week

Preferred Experience and Skills

• One to two years of professional experience in book publishing, creative agency work, project management, or luxury product development
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign and Photoshop), Asana, and NetSuite

You Will Thrive in This Role If You Are:

Motivated — You bring energy to work every day, prepared and eager to make a meaningful contribution.

Inquisitive — You ask questions to understand the industry from the inside, and you consistently look for ways to grow.

Detailed — You deliver accurate, precise work even when managing a wide variety of tasks simultaneously.

A Problem Solver — You are adept at breaking down challenges, finding creative solutions, and communicating them clearly.

Assouline is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.