Cartographic Editor World Atlases - Philips, Octopus Publishing Group

Philip’s publish a wide range of world reference atlases, school atlases and reference maps for the UK and produce versions of these for foreign language markets. We also publish street atlases, road atlases and astronomy books.
 
We have a vacancy in our reference atlas editorial department, based at the Octopus Publishing Group’s offices in London’s Docklands. The position involves:
  • Preparation of clear and detailed layouts, schemes, specifications, designs, instructions and copy to produce high quality maps and atlases on tight production schedules
  • Detailed checking of map and index proofs at all stages of production
  • Liaising with the editorial, production, sales and marketing staff
  • Monitoring the progress of jobs in terms of production schedules and outwork costs
  • Maintenance of world statistics on Excel and the production of world statistical tables for school and reference atlases in Quark or InDesign
  • Production of prelims, endpapers and front sections in Quark or InDesign using existing maps, graphs, artwork and text
  • Researching and acquiring suitable source material including statistics, source maps and articles
  • Production of index conversion lists and index copy in the form of annotated print-outs or Excel files
 
You will need a degree in geography or cartography or at least three years’ cartographic experience. The ability to work to tight production deadlines, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and enthusiasm, is essential. Numeracy, research and organisational skills are a must. A good knowledge of current world affairs, a modern foreign language and a sound practical knowledge of current cartographic production methods would be advantageous. Knowledge of Excel, Quark, InDesign and Illustrator would be an advantage, too. If you have proof of entitlement to work in the UK and have the required qualifications please send your CV and current salary to;
 
Ray Smith, Philip’s, Octopus Publishing Group
2-4 Heron Quays, London E14 4JP or
 
We are an equal opportunities employer and employ people on the basis of their abilities. 
 
Closing date: Friday 28 November 2008