Senior InDesign Script Developer (Publishing)

Siliconchips Services Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing automation firm is seeking a Senior InDesign Script Developer to streamline publishing workflows. The role includes automating layout, styling, and PDF export, as well as creating validation scripts. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in publishing services, strong expertise in InDesign scripting, and a degree in Computer Science or IT. Preference will be given to candidates from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, but remote work might be considered for the right fit.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years experience in Publishing Services or Content Production.
• Strong expertise in Adobe InDesign scripting.
• Work on XML-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

• Automate layout, styling, pagination, tables, images, and PDF export.
• Create validation and preflight scripts for publisher compliance.
• Debug, optimize, and document scripts.

Skills

Adobe InDesign scripting

Publishing automation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

Apply for Senior InDesign Script Developer (Publishing)

We are looking for a Senior InDesign Script Developer to build and maintain automation scripts for publishing workflows. The role focuses on streamlining typesetting, layout, validation, and production processes for journals and books.

The ideal candidate will work closely with editorial, production, and QA teams to automate repetitive tasks, improve layout consistency, reduce manual errors, and support XML-driven publishing workflows.

Role & Responsibilities

• Automate layout, styling, pagination, tables, images, and PDF export
• Create validation and preflight scripts to ensure publisher compliance
• Debug, optimize, and document scripts

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: 5-8+ years in Publishing Services or Content Production for books and journals, with marketing support, campaign coordination, or a related pre-sales or business development role
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain InDesign scripts using ExtendScript / JavaScript
  • Automate layout, styling, pagination, tables, images, and PDF export
  • Create validation and preflight scripts to ensure publisher compliance
  • Support XML-driven workflows (JATS/structured content)
  • Debug, optimize, and document scripts
• Technical & Professional Skills:
  • Strong expertise in Adobe InDesign scripting
  • Deep knowledge of InDesign object model
  • Experience in publishing automation (journals/books)
  • Working knowledge of XML workflows
  • Understanding of print and digital publishing standards
• Preferred:
  • Experience with academic/STEM publishing
  • EPUB automation and GREP styles
  • Ability to mentor junior team members
  • Experience building UI panels for InDesign scripts
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate production requirements into technical solutions
  • Good communication skills to work with non-technical participants
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Location: Preferably work from the office in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. However, we may also consider the ideal candidate from outside Chennai.

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