Design Production Assistant (Temporary - ~6 months)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the company
Yearbook Machine is a creative technology company. We design and build online software that enables groups of people to collaborate to create printed memory books. Founded at Cambridge University in 2008, we now sell yearbooks in 30 countries around the world.
We are a small, friendly team working in our own offices in a pretty part of Islington, London, just north of Old Street.
About the role
We’re just entering our busiest period of the year, and during the next few months we will create yearbooks for hundreds of schools and other groups.
During this period, we need a Design Production Assistant to help us with the production of yearbook designs for our customers. This means operating our systems, to create yearbook proofs for customers and print files to be sent to our printers.
The role is computer-based and will involve using the Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. We do not require you to already be an expert with these tools as we will train you in what is required, but some degree of existing familiarity would be helpful.
This is an interesting and rewarding job, providing an opportunity to be involved with creating a meaningful product, and to learn valuable software skills. Towards the end of the placement, as our busy season winds down, there will also be opportunities to get involved in other areas of our business, such as print design and software design.
Salary
£28,000 per annum, pro-rata
Location
In person in our offices in Canonbury N1. It's not possible to do this job remotely as it requires working on specific computers in our studio.
Duration
6 months
The main requirement for this role is to be a fast learner with good attention to detail.
In addition, the ideal candidate would also have:
- Some familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite
- Good written and spoken English
- A friendly, positive attitude
- A sense of style and proportion and an eye for design
- A good level of computer literacy
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Production Assistant (Temporary - ~6 months) roles across Yearbook Machine Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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