Job Description

Oxford University Press Southern AfricaOxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.Publishing (Design) Internship(Internship position: 12 Month Contract)The intention is to give practical work experience to graduates who are in their last year of study and require exposure in a work environment. Successful interns will be expected to complete a 12-month contract commencing February 2025 and terminating in January 2026.This post is based in Goodwood, Cape Town.Principal Accountabilities:

• Book design and production
• Complete end to end design and artwork commissioning process management
• Collaboration with publishing, manufacturing and design
• Enhancing design skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
• Art direction, sourcing and management
• Prepress knowledge
• Time and Project Management skills
• Budget management
• Commissioning freelancers, contracts, rates
• Digital Publishing i.e. ePubs, online course material etc.

• Diploma or Certificate in Graphic design or related field
• Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• Computer literacy - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
• South African citizen
• Able to travel locally and have access to reliable transport
• Innovative and agile

Attributes: * Ability and willingness to learn: Have an open mindset and attitude to learn

• Collaboration: Working with internal and external teams
• Initiative: Foster new ideas and solutions to projects and processes
• Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical thinking: Being able to analyze data

To apply please visit our website: https://oxford.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunitiesClosing Date 30 September 2024

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