Contract Layout Specialist (Educational Publishing)

Contract Layout Specialist (Educational Publishing)

Overview

The Contract Layout Specialist is responsible for executing high-volume layout, formatting, and production updates for K–12 instructional materials, including student editions, teacher editions, and assessments. This production role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and adherence to established templates and styles. The instructional materials are middle school mathematics and require equation and fraction formatting. This role is ideal for experienced layout specialists who can efficiently process revisions and maintain consistency across large sets of files.

Key Responsibilities

· Layout & Production

o Flow content into existing templates using Adobe InDesign

o Apply paragraph/character styles, master pages, and formatting rules

o Place and adjust images, tables, and instructional elements

o Ensure clean pagination, spacing, and visual hierarchy

· Revisions & Corrections

o Implement edits from content editors, QA reviewers, and client feedback

o Execute bulk updates across multiple related files or versions

o Track and manage version control across iterative rounds

o Apply edits to illustrations, art, images, and graphics as needed

· Quality Control

o Check for overset text, style inconsistencies, and formatting errors

o Ensure alignment with design standards and brand guidelines

o Flag missing assets, unclear edits, or layout conflicts

· File Management

o Follow strict naming conventions and folder structures

o Package files for print or digital delivery

o Maintain organized links and assets

· Deliverables

o Fully formatted InDesign files (INDD + packaged files)

o Print-ready PDFs (when applicable)

o Completed revision cycles within defined timelines

Qualifications

· Required Qualifications

o Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign

o Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

o Experience with multi-page publications (textbooks, workbooks, manuals, etc.)

o Strong understanding of styles, templates, and content-development/production workflows

o High attention to detail and ability to execute repetitive tasks accurately

o Ability to meet deadlines in a production-driven environment

· Preferred Qualifications

o Experience in K–12 curriculum publishing

o Familiarity with accessibility standards and structured content

o Experience working with editorial markups and QA processes

Compensation

· $6.50 per page for “first pass” and $5.00 per page for “subsequent passes” for layout work and revisions.

· $25.00 per hour for additional support tasks, such as combining PDFs, bundling files, etc.

Contract Details

· Must have an Adobe Creative Cloud license (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)

· Flexible remote work with agreed-upon deadlines.

· Must have reliable Internet access and ability to work with shared documents and collaborative tools.

Core Values

· We are Problem Solvers

· We are Proactive

· We are Adaptable

· We incorporate Perspective

· We are Purposeful

ECS Learning Systems, www.ecslearningsystems.com (Asteria Learning, Inc.) is headquartered in Spring Branch, Texas (just north of San Antonio). Our mission is to inspire the hearts of educators to reveal the brilliance of every child. We have more than 40 years of experience helping students meet and exceed expectations and demonstrate measurable learning gains. ECS Learning Systems, Inc., was founded in 1982 and acquired by Asteria Learning, Inc., in 2020. The company offers high-quality print and digital supplementary educational materials, curriculum development services, and evaluation services.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote