Book Formatter
Competitive monthly salary based on experience
About This Role
As a Book Formatter at HMD Publishing, you'll transform raw manuscripts into professionally formatted books that readers love to hold and read. From clean typography to elegant layouts, your work will directly impact how authors' words are experienced.
You'll create both print editions (paperback and hardcover) and ebooks (Kindle, ePub), ensuring each format meets platform specifications while maintaining visual consistency. Whether it's a simple novel or a complex non-fiction title with images and tables, you'll deliver files that are ready to publish.
Join a production team that takes pride in quality and helps authors make their publishing dreams a reality.
What You'll Do
- Format manuscripts for Kindle, ePub, paperback, and hardcover editions
- Apply consistent typography, headings, and styling throughout
- Create professional front and back matter (title pages, copyright, TOC)
- Handle special elements like images, tables, and pull quotes
- Ensure files meet Amazon KDP and IngramSpark specifications
- Troubleshoot formatting issues and optimize for various devices
- Collaborate with cover designers for seamless production
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign for print formatting
- Experience with ebook creation (Kindle Create, Vellum, or similar)
- Strong understanding of typography and book design principles
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to follow style guides and specifications
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Clear communication for client updates
Nice to Have
- Experience with complex layouts (cookbooks, children's books, textbooks)
- Knowledge of accessibility requirements for ebooks
- CSS/HTML knowledge for ebook customization
- Experience with large-scale production workflows
What You'll Get
- Stable full-time employment with fixed monthly salary
- Work in our Islamabad office with a supportive production team
- Variety of projects across genres
- Health and wellness benefits
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on bestselling titles
Compensation
Competitive monthly salary based on experience
What You'll Get
- Stable full-time employment with fixed monthly salary
- Work in our Islamabad office with a supportive production team
- Variety of projects across genres
- Health and wellness benefits
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on bestselling titles
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