Art Director - Hello! Thailand Position Summary The Art Director is responsible for managing the end-to-end production workflow of HELLO! Thailand and its annual special editions. This role ensures seamless coordination between the Editorial, Creative, Advertising, India Production Team, and Printing House to deliver high-quality publications on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in print production, publication workflows, color management, and stakeholder coordination. Key Responsibilities: Publication Management * Coordinate the monthly production of HELLO! Thailand * Manage the production schedule for annual special editions, including: * HELLO! Education * H-LISH * Taste Guide * Ensure all production milestones are achieved within established deadlines. Editorial Production * Prepare and finalize layouts for all editorial sections. * Coordinate with editors, writers, and designers during the editorial review process. * Submit editorial layouts to the Editor in Spain for final editorial approval. * Incorporate editorial feedback and ensure all revisions are completed accurately. Advertising Production * Review and verify all advertising materials before submission to the India Production Team. * Ensure advertisements meet technical specifications and publication requirements. * Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve artwork issues when required. Proofreading & Pre-Production * Consolidate proofreading corrections and updated editorial files. * Submit approved files to the India Production Team for color separation. * Prepare and communicate detailed image retouching instructions where necessary. * Monitor production quality throughout the prepress process. Production & Print Coordination * Coordinate with the India Production Team throughout the production cycle. * Manage the return of completed production files and arrange digital proof generation. * Liaise with external printing vendors and internal stakeholders to maintain production timelines. Digital Proof Review * Review digital proofs for editorial pages, advertisements, typography, image quality, and color accuracy. * Coordinate corrections where required. * Provide final proof approval before proceeding to print production. Final Artwork & Print Preparation * Prepare and distribute the final dummy to the India Production Team. * Coordinate preparation of final print-ready files for printer imposition. * Review imposed files prior to final production approval. Prepress & Printing * Coordinate with printers during the imposition and prepress stages. * Support the final verification process before printing commences. * Track printing schedules and ensure timely completion of production. Press Check * Attend press checks at the printing facility. * Inspect magazine covers, advertisements, color accuracy, image quality, and print consistency. * Resolve production issues in collaboration with printers and the production team. Post-Production * Receive final publication PDFs from the India Production Team. * Archive production files and maintain organized documentation. * Prepare cover files for digital publishing and coordinate delivery to the online publishing team. Key Stakeholders * Editorial Team * Writers * Editor (Spain) * India Production Team * Art Department * Advertising Team * Printing House * Online Publishing Team Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Publishing, Printing Technology, Visual Communication, or a related discipline. * 3–5 years of experience in magazine, newspaper, publishing, or print production. * Experience managing end-to-end publication production workflows. * Knowledge of prepress, color separation, digital proofing, and print production processes. * Experience coordinating with printers and external production vendors. Skills & Competencies * Strong project and production management skills. * Excellent attention to detail and quality control. * Knowledge of print production, color management, and publishing standards. * Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under tight publishing schedules. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office. Success Measures * On-time publication of all magazine issues and special editions. * High production quality with minimal print errors. * Efficient coordination across editorial, production, advertising, and printing teams. * Timely approval and delivery of print-ready files. * Consistent adherence to publication schedules and quality standards.