Production Controller (at the rank of Clerk I/ II) in the Hong Kong University Press (Ref.: 533673) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Hong Kong University Press (HKU Press) has been a bilingual publisher of works both in English and Chinese. We publish scholarly works and professional books in law, medicine, education, and social work by authors worldwide and reach a global audience through our print and digital distribution partners. Join HKU Press as we celebrate our upcoming 70th anniversary in 2026! We are seeking a Production Controller to enrich our collections.
Reporting to Senior Production Coordinator, the appointee will be responsible for adhering to the superior design and publication standards of Hong Kong University Press.
Key Responsibilities:
- Typeset academic books using supplied templates
- Purchase freelance design services, paper, printing and binding from local vendors for print books
- Provide accurate instructions and coordinate file delivery with external vendors
- Coordinate book schedules and budgets for all projects with production manager
- Adhere to approved budgets for all books
- Prepare files for delivery to multiple print and electronic vendors according to published requirements
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Fluent written English required
- Fluent spoken English and Cantonese strongly preferred
- 1–2 years’ experience with print and/or digital publishing (previous experience in electronic publishing is strongly preferred)
- Able to work as part of a collaborative team to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, creative problem-solver with superior attention to detail
- Knowledge of offset printing required
- Intermediate- to expert-level user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat)
- Intermediate-level user of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- HTML and CSS experience required
- XML knowledge highly desirable
Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Clerk II.
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for this position. Applicants should apply online and uploading an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible, and continue until December 24, 2025 or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
