InDesign Developer - Automated Design Solutions

Forward Eye Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Eye Technologies seeks a skilled InDesign Developer with 5+ years of professional experience to design and automate complex InDesign workflows. You will craft templates, automate layouts, and ensure pristine PDF outputs for digital and print, collaborating closely with design and development teams.

The role emphasizes advanced scripting (JavaScript/ExtendScript), IDML, XML, and GREP, with opportunities to contribute to InDesign Server projects and DAM integrations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Adobe InDesign and scripting.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/ExtendScript for automation.
• Experience with IDML templates and template creation.
• Strong knowledge of PDF creation, preflight, and prepress workflows.
• Experience with XML and GREP for data integration and text manipulation in InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated design solutions using Adobe InDesign.
• Create, edit, and manage complex InDesign documents and templates with dynamic data and layout rules.
• Ensure high-quality PDF outputs for digital and print with preflight checks.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and content creators to integrate InDesign workflows with other systems.
• Develop InDesign scripts and plugins using JavaScript/ExtendScript and other scripting languages.
• Optimize workflows using XML, GREP and advanced InDesign features.
• Stay updated with InDesign and PDF technologies, plugins, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and training on advanced InDesign functionalities and scripting techniques.

Skills

InDesign scripting

JavaScript

IDML templates

XML

GREP

PDF preflight

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Graphic Design or related

Tools

InDesign Server

Adobe Creative Suite

Git

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled InDesign Developer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Adobe InDesign, advanced scripting capabilities, and a deep understanding of PDF creation and management. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing complex design and layout processes, ensuring high-quality output for both digital and print media.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated design solutions using Adobe InDesign.
• Create, edit, and manage complex InDesign documents and templates, incorporating dynamic data and layout rules.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of PDF outputs for digital and print distribution, including preflight checks and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with developers, graphic designers, and content creators to integrate InDesign workflows with other systems and platforms.
• Develop and maintain custom InDesign scripts and plugins using JavaScript, ExtendScript, and other scripting languages.
• Optimize InDesign workflows using XML, GREP, and other advanced InDesign features.
• Develop plugins in InDesign for Automation tasks.
• Stay updated with the latest InDesign and PDF technologies, plugins, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to team members on advanced InDesign functionalities and scripting techniques.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Adobe InDesign, including advanced features and scripting.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, ExtendScript, and other relevant scripting languages for InDesign automation.
• Strong proficiency in IDML and template creation in InDesign.
• Extensive experience with PDF creation, management, and optimization, including knowledge of PDF/X standards and prepress processes.
• Expertise in XML and GREP for advanced data integration and text manipulation within InDesign.
• Familiarity with digital publishing formats (ePub, HTML5) and their integration with InDesign.
• Knowledge of color management, preflight, and print production processes.
• Experience with database-driven publishing systems and the integration of InDesign with DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with InDesign Server for automated document processing.
• Familiarity with additional Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Strong knowledge of Perl, XSLT, and IMDL.
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for digital publishing workflows.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) for managing scripts and plugin development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field.