Desktop Publisher

Desktop Publisher

Job Purpose:

The Desktop Publisher is responsible for preparing customer-supplied material using desktop publishing software to design, layout, and produce print ready PDF’s. This might include things like laying out pages, adding graphics and images, and ensuring everything looks consistent across all printed materials. Serve as a technical resource to provide product solutions that meet customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with various desktop publishing software to design, layout, and produce print-ready PDF’s
• Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections
•  Communicates with Project Manager to
  • Ensure that changes in project specifications are clearly understood
  • Provide suggestions, when appropriate, on ways to enhance the customer’s project
• Meets productivity standards; continuously strives to increase productivity
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Works with outside vendors to complete projects on time
• Holds self-accountable for identifying areas of improvements and develop action plan
• Seeks opportunities to learn new ideas on how to improve skills and performance
• Look for opportunities to apply learned skills
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but is not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and/or Experience:

• Proficient in MS-Word, MS-Excel, Acrobat, Outlook, Windows operating systems.
• Proficient in graphic/photo editing software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience managing multiple projects, while making quick decisions through troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology.
• Ability to self-teach.
• Collaborative

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with both Windows and MAC environments.
• Experience with cross-media products, digital and print.
• Experience with planning and/or designing web-based projects or print.
• Adobe Acrobat/Plug-ins/Batch processes
• Ability to learn new software quickly and self-teach
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, and calculating
• Interpersonal skills
• Reasoning/analysis
• Work with minimal supervision
• Creative design skills

Equipment/Tools Used:
Personal computer, phone, calculator, Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:
Light work (lift 10 lbs):  Occasional – Office equipment and supplies

Travel Frequency:
None