Book Publishing Production ManagerAnalyst (Remote)

Mission

Analyze and document the end to end workflow of creating childrens books so it can be translated into product features for the Occibo platform.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

Book Creation Process Research

• Map the end to end workflow from manuscript to print
• Study how childrens books are illustrated edited and formatted
• Document differences between picture books early readers and chapter books

Publishing Platform Research

• Analyze workflows used in Amazon KDP IngramSpark Lulu and similar tools
• Document file requirements metadata structures and print specifications
• Study illustration workflows used by authors and illustrators

Editorial and Illustration Workflow

• Document developmental editing and line editing processes
• Map character design workflows used by illustrators
• Identify common iteration loops between author and illustrator

Production and Formatting

• Analyze typesetting layout and illustration placement
• Study chapter structure spreads and page planning
• Document print ready export requirements for POD platforms

Marketing and Distribution

• Analyze metadata categories keywords
• Study book launch workflows used by indie authors
• Document marketing asset creation needs

Product requirement conversion

• Convert publishing workflows into product requirements
• Collaborate with product manager and designers
• Provide documentation for feature design

Requirements

Required

Experience in childrens book publishing

Knowledge of editorial workflows

Familiarity with illustration processes

Understanding of Amazon KDP and IngramSpark

Ability to document complex workflows

Nice to have

Former childrens book editor

Self publishing consultant

Publishing operations specialist

Experience with Adobe InDesign or book layout tools

Benefits

Work on a mission driven platform helping authors create childrens books faster using AI.

Collaborate directly with founders and influence the product used by global creators.

Flexible remote work and exposure to the full childrens publishing ecosystem.

Opportunity to build deep expertise in digital publishing and storytelling tools.

Ideal Candidate Background

Childrens book editor

Publishing production manager

Self publishing consultant

Childrens book illustrator with publishing experience

Publishing product manager

Nature: Part time/Full time

Mode: Remote