Desktop Publishers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Desktop Publisher responsible for formatting text and graphic elements using software to create publication-ready materials. The role includes collaborating with graphic artists and editors, selecting type sizes and styles, operating publishing software, and ensuring design specifications are met. Key skills include critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and writing. This position is based in the United States and demands both creativity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Position text and art elements from various databases into a visually appealing design.
• Collaborate with graphic artists, editors, and writers to create master copies.
• Enter text and select type size, style, and column width for printed materials.
• Operate desktop publishing software to produce camera-ready copy.
• Study layout instructions to determine workflow and operations.
• Check proofs for errors and make corrections.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Writing

Job description

Desktop Publisher Definition Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Desktop Publisher Responsibilities

• Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
• Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
• Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
• Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
• Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
• Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.