Precision Typesetter for Print & Digital Layouts

WaveWorks; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveWorks in Lisbon is seeking a skilled Typesetter to accurately set type for print and digital materials. You will format text, adjust spacing and margins, and ensure consistent font styles across projects.

Collaborate with designers and editors to deliver visually appealing, error-free layouts under tight deadlines. A minimum of two years in typesetting with InDesign or QuarkXPress and fluent English are required; Portuguese skills are a plus, and remote work may be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Typesetter or similar role.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress.
• Strong typography principles and design elements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot errors quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team while being self-motivated.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in written English; Portuguese language proficiency is a plus.
• A portfolio showcasing previous typesetting work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting type for print materials such as books, magazines, brochures, and flyers.
• Formatting text to fit specific design layouts.
• Adjusting spacing, margins, and font styles as needed.
• Ensuring consistency in font sizes throughout the document.
• Collaborating with designers to ensure overall visual appeal of the project.
• Communicating with editors to ensure accuracy of text and layout.
• Working efficiently within tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Tools

Adobe InDesign

QuarkXPress

Job description

WaveWorks in Lisbon is seeking a skilled Typesetter to accurately set type for print and digital materials. You will format text, adjust spacing and margins, and ensure consistent font styles across projects.

Collaborate with designers and editors to deliver visually appealing, error-free layouts under tight deadlines. A minimum of two years in typesetting with InDesign or QuarkXPress and fluent English are required; Portuguese skills are a plus, and remote work may be considered.