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Job Purpose:

The Desktop Publisher is responsible for preparing customer-supplied material using desktop publishing software to design, layout, and produce print-ready PDFs. This includes laying out pages, adding graphics and images, and ensuring consistency across all printed materials. The Desktop Publisher serves 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 PDFs.
• Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
• Communicate with the Project Manager to:
  • Ensure that changes in project specifications are clearly understood.
  • Provide suggestions, when appropriate, on ways to enhance the customer’s project.
• Meet productivity standards and continuously strive to increase productivity.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Work with outside vendors to complete projects on time.
• Hold self-accountable for identifying areas of improvement and develop action plans.
• Seek 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 are 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, and 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.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, plug-ins, and batch processes.
• Ability to learn new software quickly and self-teach.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, and calculating skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Reasoning and analytical skills.
• Ability to 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.