Typesetter

Family Assist; Gujrat; Remote; PKR 3,378,000 - 4,046,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Assist in Gujrat, Pakistan, is seeking a skilled Typesetter to format text and imagery for print and digital media. You will ensure readability and aesthetic layouts using industry tools.

You will review manuscripts, choose fonts and spacing, adjust breaks, incorporate images, and proofread layouts under tight deadlines, collaborating with writers, editors and clients. Remote work arrangements are possible for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Typesetter or in a similar role.
• Proficient in using design software such as Adobe InDesign.
• Excellent knowledge of typography and typesetting principles.
• Attention to detail with strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with writers, editors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Utilize software programs such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, or Microsoft Word to design and format text.
• Receive and review manuscripts from writers, editors, or clients.
• Select appropriate fonts, font sizes, and spacing for the layout.
• Adjust line breaks, hyphenation, and page breaks as needed.
• Incorporate images or graphics into the layout.
• Proofread layouts to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Make necessary revisions based on feedback from editors or clients.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Typography

Proofreading

Deadline-driven

Communication

Experience as a Typesetter

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Typesetter

We are hiring a skilled Typesetter to join our team in Gujrat! As a Typesetter, you will be responsible for formatting and arranging text and images into visually appealing layouts for print or digital media. Your primary goal will be to ensure that the text is easy to read and aesthetically pleasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize software programs such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, or Microsoft Word to design and format text
• Receive and review manuscripts from writers, editors, or clients
• Select appropriate fonts, font sizes, and spacing for the layout
• Adjust line breaks, hyphenation, and page breaks as needed
• Incorporate images or graphics into the layout
• Proofread layouts to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Make necessary revisions based on feedback from editors or clients

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Typesetter or in a similar role
• Proficient in using design software such as Adobe InDesign
• Excellent knowledge of typography and typesetting principles
• Attention to detail with strong proofreading skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with writers, editors, and clients

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary of 1200$ per month for this position.

Location

This position is based in Gujrat but we are open to remote work arrangements for highly qualified candidates.