Produces illustrative drawings, charts, and diagrams applied to all parts of a book, adding interesting images to the overall visual presentation, and further enhances the readability and clarity of book content.

Prepares estimates of the cost of producing jobs according to agreed specifications and methods of production and maintains production records. Records actual costs involved (material and labour) of jobs completed or in progress; up‑dates budget centre rates, labour rates and all variable cost factors regularly; prepares periodic financial statements to the management.

Develops the publishing activities and logistic management.

Handles the procurement of printing equipment and materials, and takes charge of warehousing work.

Assists in the planning, design and maintenance of computerised administration and manufacturing information systems in the company.

Responsible for production standards, departmental organisation and procedures. Supervises purchasing; assesses new suppliers and materials. Checks estimates, and monitors schedules and costs.

Plans, directs and controls the procurement activities of the company to ensure production schedules are met.