Layout Checker (Proofreader)

Electrical Equipment & System Integration, Inc. (EESI); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Equipment & System Integration, Inc. (EESI) is seeking a meticulous Layout Checker to review print and digital layouts before final production.

The role requires a sharp eye for typography, spacing, and layout consistency, and involves collaboration with designers and production staff to ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate has strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years' proofreading/editing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word and Windows file management.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Compare original marked-up material with print outs and mark corrections using standard edit notations.
• Check for correct font usage, image resolution, and color accuracy.
• Ensure proper alignment and placement of design elements.
• Collaborate with designers and production staff to resolve issues.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to design guidelines and client specifications for text, layout and illustrations.
• Implement and communicate client updates.
• Perform final quality checks on page layout and deliverables prior to delivery.
• Report quality findings.
• Run XML tagging of translation in preparation for composition tasks.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication

Deadline-oriented

XML workflow

Education

BA in English/Journalism

Tools

MS Word

XML publishing workflow

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Layout Checker to join our client's team. The Layout Checker will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of print and digital layouts before final production. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong knowledge of design principles, and the ability to spot errors in typography, spacing, and overall layout consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Compare original marked-up material with print outs and mark corrections on the print out using standard edit notations
• Check for correct font usage, image resolution, and color accuracy.
• Ensure proper alignment and placement of design elements.
• Collaborate with designers and production staff to resolve any issues.
• Ensure that text, layout, and illustrations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and adhere to our design guidelines and client specifications.
• Ensure implementation of client updates
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner to resolve questions and to ensure that errors are properly corrected
• Perform final quality checks on page layout and deliverable products prior to delivery
• Reports quality finding
• Running XML Tagging of translation in preparation for composition task.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in English, Journalism, or related field preferred
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Applications, including file management through Windows Explorer
• Two years of experience proofreading or editing text; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of XML publishing production workflow / systems an advantage
• Knowledge of MS Word operation an advantage
• Fresh graduate are encouraged to apply

Technical Requirements:

• Your own desktop or laptop
• Operating System: at least Windows 10 or Mac High Sierra
• Processor (required: minimum i3) and GHz (required: minimum 2.1 GHz)
• Memory: RAM (required: minimum 8GB)
• A consistent and stable Internet connection