Design & Typesetting Specialist
Summary
A production-focused role that turns creative designs into print-ready files using InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with typesetting, layout, and variable-data merging for marketing materials and books.
Category: Printing/Packaging/Publishing
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We are a creative printing and design studio that produces a wide range of materials including
marketing collateral, multi-page documents, books, brochures, and digital designs. We are
seeking a detail-oriented Design and Typesetting Specialist to support our in-house designers
with layout, typesetting, and production work.
This role starts part-time and is expected to grow into a full-time position. The person in this role
will be the production backbone of the design team, helping turn creative concepts into clean,
accurate, and print-ready files.
Key Responsibilities
- Typeset and format multi-page documents, brochures, books, catalogs, and other printed
materials
- Build and maintain layouts using professional grids, margins, styles, and templates
- Prepare print-ready files including bleeds, trim marks, and correct color and resolution
settings
- Assist with graphic design work for marketing materials and client projects
- Make edits and revisions based on proofs and client feedback
- Organize and manage design files and versions
- Support senior designers by handling the execution and production side of projects
- Create and manage merged documents for mailings and personalized print projects,
duplicating designed files with variable data such as names, addresses, and other
customized fields
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across all merged and versioned files
- Use modern design and AI tools to improve speed and accuracy
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Solid experience with typesetting and layout design, especially for continuous and
multi-page text
- Experience with document merging, data-driven layouts, and variable content in
InDesign or similar tools
- Understanding of print production standards and file preparation
- High attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to work through repetitive production tasks accurately and efficiently
Who This Is For
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys:
- Precision
- Clean layouts
- Structured documents
- Making designs look professional and print-perfect
This is not just creative design. This is production-level design.
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